1. Unless the governing principles provide otherwise all of the following apply:

 a. Approval of a matter by members requires an affirmative majority of the votes cast at a meeting of members.
 b. Each member is entitled to one vote on each matter that is submitted for approval by members.

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Terms Used In Iowa Code 501B.17

  • following: when used by way of reference to a chapter or other part of a statute mean the next preceding or next following chapter or other part. See Iowa Code 4.1
  • Governing principles: includes any amendment or restatement of the agreements constituting the governing principles. See Iowa Code 501B.2
  • Member: means a person that, under the governing principles, may participate in the selection of persons authorized to manage the affairs of the unincorporated nonprofit association or in the development of the policies and activities of the association. See Iowa Code 501B.2
  • Quorum: The number of legislators that must be present to do business.
 2. Notice and quorum requirements for member meetings and the conduct of meetings of members are determined by the governing principles.