South Carolina §33-31-824

Quorum and voting

Statute:
South Carolina §33-31-824 · Chapter NP (South Carolina Nonprofit Corporation Act (S.C. Code Title 33 Ch. 31))
Topic:
Meetings & Voting · Board quorum
Applies to:
Nonprofit associations

Unless the articles or bylaws require more, a board quorum is a majority of the directors in office immediately before the meeting. The articles or bylaws may not set a quorum lower than the greater of one-third of the directors in office or two directors.

quorum; majority; one-third; two directors

📄 Read the official text at scstatehouse.gov →

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Frequently asked

What does South Carolina §33-31-824 require?
Unless the articles or bylaws require more, a board quorum is a majority of the directors in office immediately before the meeting. The articles or bylaws may not set a quorum lower than the greater of one-third of the directors in office or two directors.
Who does South Carolina §33-31-824 apply to?
South Carolina §33-31-824 applies to Nonprofit associations in South Carolina.
What happens if our nonprofit corporation doesn't comply with §33-31-824?
Non-compliance can expose the association and individual directors to disputes in the governing forum for South Carolina community associations. SoShiny's audit trail and documented workflows are designed to demonstrate good-faith compliance.
Where can I read the official text of South Carolina §33-31-824?
The official text is published by the South Carolina General Assembly at scstatehouse.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 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 South Carolina §33-31-824 prepared by SoShiny for board members and managers. For binding legal advice or interpretation, consult a South Carolina-licensed attorney. For the official statutory text, see the link above.

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