(a) If authorized by the articles of incorporation, the members may adopt or amend a bylaw that fixes a greater quorum or voting requirement for members or classes of members than is required by this chapter. The adoption or amendment of a bylaw that adds, changes or deletes a greater quorum requirement for members must meet the same quorum requirement and be adopted by the same vote and classes of members required to take action under the quorum and voting requirement then in effect or proposed to be adopted, whichever is greater.
(b) A bylaw that fixes a greater quorum or voting requirement for members under subsection (a) of this section may not be adopted, amended or repealed by the board of directors.
Structure West Virginia Code
Chapter 31E. West Virginia Nonprofit Corporation Act
Article 10. Amendment of Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws
§31E-10-1001. Authority to Amend
§31E-10-1002. Certain Amendments by Board of Directors
§31E-10-1003. Amendment by Board of Directors and Members
§31E-10-1004. Amendment by Incorporators
§31E-10-1005. Articles of Amendment
§31E-10-1006. Restated Articles of Incorporation
§31E-10-1007. Amendment Pursuant to Reorganization
§31E-10-1008. Effect of Amendment
§31E-10-1020. Amendment by Board of Directors or Members
§31E-10-1021. Bylaw Increasing Quorum or Voting Requirement for Directors
§31E-10-1022. Bylaw Increasing Quorum or Voting Requirement for Members