§706. Quorum and vote of directors
1. Quorum fixed by bylaws. A majority of the number of directors fixed by the bylaws, or in the absence of a bylaw fixing the number of directors, then of the number stated in the articles of incorporation, shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business, unless otherwise provided in the articles of incorporation or the bylaws, but in no event shall a quorum consist of less than 1/5 of the number of directors so fixed or stated. The act of the majority of the directors present at a meeting at which a quorum is present shall be the act of the board of directors, unless the act of a greater number is required by this Act, the articles of incorporation or the bylaws.
[PL 1977, c. 525, §13 (NEW).]
2. Special meetings. Special meetings of the directors may be called by the chairman of the board, the president, or if he is absent or is unable to act, by any vice-president, by any 2 directors, or by any other person or persons authorized by the bylaws.
[PL 1977, c. 525, §13 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 525, §13 (NEW).
Structure Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 13-B: MAINE NONPROFIT CORPORATION ACT
Chapter 7: DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS
13-B §701-A. Board of directors of a nonprofit housing corporation
13-B §702. Number and election of directors
13-B §704. Removal of directors
13-B §704-A. Removal of directors by judicial proceeding
13-B §705. Place and notice of directors' meetings
13-B §706. Quorum and vote of directors
13-B §707. Unanimous action by directors without a meeting
13-B §708. Informal or irregular action by directors
13-B §711. Removal of officers
13-B §712. Loans to directors and officers prohibited
13-B §713. Transactions between a corporation and its directors and officers (REPEALED)
13-B §713-A. Public benefit corporation; board
13-B §714. Indemnification of officers, directors, employees and agents; insurance
13-B §716. Duties of directors and officers (REPEALED)
13-B §717. General standards for directors
13-B §718. Director or officer conflict of interest
13-B §719. Duties and authority of officers
13-B §720. General standards for officers
13-B §721. Misapplication of funds or assets of public benefit corporation