(1)  A bylaw that fixes a greater quorum or voting requirement for the board of directors than is required by this chapter may be amended or repealed:

Terms Used In Utah Code 16-10a-1022

  • Articles of incorporation: include :
(a) amended and restated articles of incorporation;
(b) articles of merger; and
(c) a document of a similar import to those described in Subsections (4)(a) and (b). See Utah Code 16-10a-102
  • Bylaws: includes amended bylaws and restated bylaws. See Utah Code 16-10a-102
  • Quorum: The number of legislators that must be present to do business.
  • (a)  if originally adopted by the shareholders, only by the shareholders, unless otherwise permitted as contemplated by Subsection (2); or

    (b)  if originally adopted by the board of directors, by the shareholders or unless otherwise provided in the articles of incorporation or bylaws, by the board of directors.

    (2)  A bylaw adopted or amended by the shareholders that fixes a greater quorum or voting requirement for the board of directors may provide that it may be amended or repealed only by a specified vote of either the shareholders or the board of directors.

    (3)  Action by the board of directors under Subsection (1)(b) to amend or repeal a bylaw that changes the quorum or voting requirement for the board of directors shall meet the same quorum requirement and be adopted by the same vote required to take action under the quorum and voting requirement then in effect or proposed to be adopted, whichever is greater.

    Amended by Chapter 378, 2010 General Session