Guam § 17514 - Voting Requirements for Members.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 17514 — Voting Requirements for Members., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 17514. Voting Requirements for Members.
If a limited cooperative association has both patron and investor members, the following rules apply:
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(a) the total voting power of all patron members may not be less than eighty percent (80%) of a
majority of the entire voting power entitled to vote.
(b) action on any matter is approved only upon the affirmative vote of at least a majority of:
(1) all members voting at the meeting unless more than a majority is required by Articles 4,
12, 14, or 16, or pursuant to the organic rules; and
(2) votes cast by patron members unless the articles of organization or bylaws require a
larger affirmative vote by patron members.
(c) The organic rules may provide for the percentage of the affirmative votes that must be cast by
investor members to approve the matter.
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 17514
What does Guam Code Annotated § 17514 cover?
Section 17514 ("Voting Requirements for Members.") is part of the Guam Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Guam. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Guam § 17514?
A common citation format is "Guam Code Annotated § 17514" (Guam). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Guam law?
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How does Guam § 17514 apply to my situation?
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