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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 8-K

 

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):

 

October 17, 2008

 

ROYALE ENERGY, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

CALIFORNIA

000-22750

33-0224120

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer Identification No.)

 

7676 Hazard Center Drive, Suite 1500

San Diego, CA 92108

(Address of principal executive office)

Issuer's telephone number: (619) 881-2800

 

Section 5 Corporate Governance and Management

 

Section 5.02 Appointment of Principal Officer

 

On October 17, 2008, the board of directors of Royale Energy, appointed Donald H. Hosmer and Stephen M. Hosmer to serve as co-chief executive officers and co-presidents of the company. Donald H. Hosmer will have charge of marketing and investor/shareholder relations for the company, and Stephen M. Hosmer will have charge of exploration operations. Stephen M. Hosmer will continue to serve as chief financial officer.

 

 

SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

 

ROYALE ENERGY, INC.

 

 

Date:     October 23, 2008

/s/ Donald H. Hosmer

 

Donald H. Hosmer, Co-President and Co-Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 

/s/ Stephen M. Hosmer

 

Stephen M. Hosmer, Co-President and Co-Chief Executive Officer