(a) The members may adopt or amend a bylaw that fixes a greater quorum or voting requirement for the members, or any class of members, than is required by this chapter. The adoption or amendment of a bylaw that adds, changes, or deletes a greater quorum or voting requirement for members, if required, must be approved as provided in § 33-31-1030 and must meet the same quorum requirement and be adopted by the same vote and class vote required to take action under the quorum and voting requirement then in effect or proposed to be adopted, whichever is greater.

(b) A bylaw that fixes a greater quorum or voting requirement for members under subsection (a) may not be adopted, amended, or repealed by the board of directors.

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Terms Used In South Carolina Code 33-31-1023

  • 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.
  • Quorum: The number of legislators that must be present to do business.