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(a) Members entitled to vote may take action at a meeting on a matter only if a quorum of those members exists with respect to that matter. Unless this chapter, the articles, or the bylaws provide for a higher or lower quorum, a majority of the votes entitled to be cast on a matter shall constitute a quorum for action on that matter.
(b) An amendment to the articles or bylaws that changes or removes a greater quorum requirement shall meet such existing quorum requirement and shall be adopted by the same vote required to take action under the existing quorum requirement prescribed in the provision being amended.
(c) Unless one-third or more of the voting power is present in person or by proxy, the only matters that may be voted upon at an annual or regular meeting of members are those matters that are described in the meeting notice.
(d) Notwithstanding subsection (a) of this Code section, for a corporation in existence prior to July 1, 2023, a quorum shall be 10 percent of the votes entitled to be cast on a matter unless this chapter, the articles, or the bylaws provide for a higher or lower quorum.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Georgia Code Title 14. Corporations, Partnerships, and Associations § 14-3-722 - last updated March 28, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ga/title-14-corporations-partnerships-and-associations/ga-code-sect-14-3-722/
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