Majority of votes constitutes act of membership
- Statute:
- Georgia §14-3-723 · Article NP (Georgia Nonprofit Corporation Code (O.C.G.A. Title 14 Ch. 3))
- Topic:
- Meetings & Voting · Majority
- Applies to:
- Nonprofit associations
If a quorum is present, the affirmative vote of a majority of the votes cast is the act of the members unless the articles, bylaws, or another statute require a larger number. Association amendment majorities (two-thirds, capped at 80 percent) come from the association statute, not this default.
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How SoShiny helps with Majority of votes constitutes act of membership
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- What does Georgia §14-3-723 require?
- If a quorum is present, the affirmative vote of a majority of the votes cast is the act of the members unless the articles, bylaws, or another statute require a larger number. Association amendment majorities (two-thirds, capped at 80 percent) come from the association statute, not this default.
- Who does Georgia §14-3-723 apply to?
- Georgia §14-3-723 applies to Nonprofit associations in Georgia.
- What happens if our nonprofit corporation doesn't comply with §14-3-723?
- Non-compliance can expose the association and individual directors to disputes in the governing forum for Georgia community associations. SoShiny's audit trail and documented workflows are designed to demonstrate good-faith compliance.
- Where can I read the official text of Georgia §14-3-723?
- The official text is published by the Georgia General Assembly at legis.ga.gov. The summary on this page is for plain-English reference only and is not legal advice.
- How does SoShiny help with Majority of votes constitutes act of membership?
- SoShiny builds your meeting agenda, posts statutory notice, runs the meeting from one screen, records motions and resolutions with per-member yes/no/abstain votes, and produces print-ready minutes that meet Florida §718.112 / §720.303 notice and recordkeeping requirements. Learn more →
Not legal advice. This page is a plain-English summary of Georgia §14-3-723 prepared by SoShiny for board members and managers. For binding legal advice or interpretation, consult a Georgia-licensed attorney. For the official statutory text, see the link above.
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