(a)  By  the  board acting by a quorum consisting of directors who are
not parties to such  action  or  proceeding  upon  a  finding  that  the
director or officer has met the standard of conduct set forth in section
nine thousand six or established pursuant to section nine thousand five,
as the case may be, or,
  (b)  If  a  quorum  under  paragraph (a) is not obtainable or, even if
obtainable, a quorum of disinterested directors so directs:
  (1) By the board upon the opinion  in  writing  of  independent  legal
counsel  that indemnification is proper in the circumstances because the
applicable standard of conduct set forth in such sections has  been  met
by such director or officer, or
  (2)  By  the  shareholders upon a finding that the director or officer
has met the applicable standard of conduct set forth in such sections.
  3. Expenses incurred in  defending  a  civil  or  criminal  action  or
proceeding  may  be  paid  by  the  corporation  in advance of the final
disposition of such action or proceeding upon receipt of an  undertaking
by or on behalf of such director or officer to repay such amount as, and
to  the  extent,  required  by  subdivision one of section nine thousand
nine.
Structure New York Laws
Article 16 - General Provisions Applicable to Banking Non-Stock Corporations
9003 - Certificates; Requirements, Signing, Filing, Effectiveness.
9004 - Certificates; Corrections.
9005 - Nonexclusivity of Statutory Provisions for Indemnification of Directors and Officers.
9006 - Authorization for Indemnification of Directors and Officers.
9007 - Payment of Indemnification Other Than by Court Award.
9008 - Indemnification of Directors and Officers by a Court.
9009 - Other Provisions Affecting Indemnification of Directors and Officers.
9010-A - Insurance for Indemnification of Directors and Officers.
9011 - Certificates as Evidence.
9012 - Corporate Seal as Evidence.
9013 - When Notice or Lapse of Time Unnecessary; Notices Dispensed With When Delivery Is Prohibited.
9014 - Corporate Name; General.
9015 - Corporate Name; Exceptions.
9017 - Place and Time of Meetings of the Board; Presence At.
9018 - Effect of Invalidity of Part of Article; Severability.