Quorum and voting
- Statute:
- Hawaii §414D-147 · Chapter NP (Hawaii Nonprofit Corporations Act (HRS Chapter 414D))
- Topic:
- Governance · Board quorum
- Applies to:
- Nonprofit associations
Board quorum defaults to a majority of the directors in office immediately before the meeting. The articles or bylaws may not set a quorum below the greater of one-third of the directors in office or two directors. A majority of directors present is the act of the board.
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- What does Hawaii §414D-147 require?
- Board quorum defaults to a majority of the directors in office immediately before the meeting. The articles or bylaws may not set a quorum below the greater of one-third of the directors in office or two directors. A majority of directors present is the act of the board.
- Who does Hawaii §414D-147 apply to?
- Hawaii §414D-147 applies to Nonprofit associations in Hawaii.
- What happens if our nonprofit corporation doesn't comply with §414D-147?
- Non-compliance can expose the association and individual directors to disputes in the governing forum for Hawaii community associations. SoShiny's audit trail and documented workflows are designed to demonstrate good-faith compliance.
- Where can I read the official text of Hawaii §414D-147?
- The official text is published by the Hawaii State Legislature at capitol.hawaii.gov. The summary on this page is for plain-English reference only and is not legal advice.
- How does SoShiny help with Quorum and voting?
- SoShiny is built around the Florida statutes from day one. The features that help you comply with this section are part of every plan — no add-ons, no per-document fees. Learn more →
Not legal advice. This page is a plain-English summary of Hawaii §414D-147 prepared by SoShiny for board members and managers. For binding legal advice or interpretation, consult a Hawaii-licensed attorney. For the official statutory text, see the link above.
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