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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) One judge or three judges of election may be appointed:
(1) In advance of each meeting of members by the board of directors, or
(2) If the board of directors has not done so, at the meeting by the chairman of the meeting except that in such case, the holders of a majority of the voting rights present shall determine whether one or three judges are to be appointed. A judge of election need not be a member and a candidate for office shall not act as a judge.
(b) The judge or judges of election shall perform his or their duties impartially, expeditiously and in good faith and shall:
(1) Determine the number of voting rights entitled to be voted, the number represented at the meeting, the voting power of each and the existence of a quorum,
(2) Determine the authenticity, validity and effect of proxies,
(3) Receive votes or ballots, hear and determine all challenges and questions in any way arising in connection with the right to vote, count and tabulate the votes, and determine the result,
(4) Do whatever is appropriate to conduct the election or vote with fairness to all members,
(5) Act by majority vote, if there are three, and
(6) Upon request of the chairman or any person at the meeting, make a written report of any matter determined by him or them and execute a certificate of any fact found by him or them.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Pennsylvania Statutes Title 7 P.S. Banks and Banking § 6020-89. Judges of election - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/pa/title-7-ps-banks-and-banking/pa-st-sect-7-6020-89/
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