§ 469. Corporate meetings. 1. Each church shall determine the requirements for a quorum in their by-laws that shall not exceed fifty percent of the members.

Terms Used In N.Y. Religious Corporations Law 469

  • Presiding officer: A majority-party Senator who presides over the Senate and is charged with maintaining order and decorum, recognizing Members to speak, and interpreting the Senate's rules, practices and precedents.
  • Quorum: The number of legislators that must be present to do business.

2. The action of the meeting upon any matter or question shall be decided in a manner provided by the by-laws.

3. The presiding officer of any meeting shall be the senior pandit, swami or guru of the church or if none, as shall be set forth in the by-laws of the church.