Subject to this chapter in respect of the vote that shall be required for a specified action, the charter or bylaws may specify the number of shares and/or other voting securities that constitute a quorum for, and the votes required for any action of, a stockholder meeting. The quorum must not be less than one-third of the shares entitled to vote at the meeting, or, where a separate vote by class or series is required, of the shares of that class or series. In the absence of such specification:
- A majority of the shares entitled to vote, present in person or represented by proxy (“present”), constitute a quorum;
- All matters other than the election of directors require the affirmative vote of the majority of shares present and entitled to vote on the subject matter,
- Directors are elected by a plurality of the votes of the shares present and entitled to vote on the election; and
- Where a separate vote by a class or series is required, a majority of shares of such class or series constitutes a quorum, and all matters other than the election of directors require the affirmative vote of the majority of that class’s or series’ shares present.
A bylaw amendment adopted by stockholders which specifies the votes necessary for the election of directors shall not be further amended by the board.