(1) Unless the articles of incorporation or bylaws provide for a higher quorum, votes represented at a meeting of members constitute a quorum.

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Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 65.241

  • Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.
  • Articles of incorporation: means the articles of incorporation described in ORS § 65. See Oregon Statutes 65.001
  • Board of directors: means the individual or individuals who are vested with overall management of the affairs of a domestic corporation or foreign corporation, irrespective of the name that designates the individual or individuals. See Oregon Statutes 65.001
  • Bylaws: means a set of provisions for managing and regulating a corporation's affairs that the corporation must adopt under ORS § 65. See Oregon Statutes 65.001
  • Quorum: The number of legislators that must be present to do business.

(2) An amendment to the articles of incorporation or bylaws to decrease the quorum for any action of the members may be approved by the members or, unless prohibited by the articles of incorporation or bylaws, by the board of directors.

(3) An amendment to the articles of incorporation or bylaws to increase the quorum required for any action of the members must be approved by the members. [1989 c.1010 § 62; 2019 c.174 § 47]