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a. Whenever any action, other than the election of trustees is to be taken by vote of the members, it shall be authorized by a majority of the votes cast at a meeting of members by the members entitled to vote thereon, unless a greater plurality is required by the certificate of incorporation or bylaws or another section of this act.
b. The certificate of incorporation or bylaws may provide that any class or classes of members shall vote as a class to authorize any action, including amendments to the certificate of incorporation or bylaws. Voting as a class shall be in addition to any other vote required by this act. Where voting as a class is provided in the certificate of incorporation or bylaws it shall be by the proportionate vote so provided for or, if no proportionate vote is provided, then for any action other than the election of trustees, by a majority of the votes cast at the meeting by the members of the class entitled to vote thereon.
c. Where voting as a class is required by this act to authorize any action, the action shall be authorized by a majority of the votes cast at the meeting by the members of each class entitled to vote thereon, unless a greater vote is required by the certificate of incorporation, the bylaws, or another section of this act. Voting as a class shall be in addition to any other vote required by this act.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New Jersey Statutes Title 15A. Corporations, Nonprofit 15A § 5-11 - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nj/title-15a-corporations-nonprofit/nj-st-sect-15a-5-11/
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