(1) An association must have a board. The board represents the association in court and out of court; it has the status of a legal representative. The extent of the power of agency may be restricted by the articles of association with effect in relation to third parties.
(2) Where the board consists of several persons, the association is represented by the majority of the board members. If a declaration of intent is to be submitted to an association, then it is sufficient to submit it to one member of the board.