Quorum and Required Vote. Except when a larger quorum is required by law, by the By-Laws or by this Declaration of Trust, 40% of the Shares entitled to vote shall constitute a quorum at a Shareholders' meeting. When any one or more Series or classes is to vote as a single class separate from any other Shares which are to vote on the same matters as a separate class or classes, 40% of the Shares of each such class entitled to vote shall constitute a quorum at a Shareholders' meeting of that class. Any meeting of Shareholders may be adjourned from time to time by a majority of the votes properly cast upon the question, whether or not a quorum is present, and the meeting may be held as adjourned within a reasonable time after the date set for the original meeting without further notice. When a quorum is present at any meeting, a majority of the Shares voted shall decide any questions and a plurality shall elect a Trustee, except when a larger vote is required by any provision of this Declaration of Trust or the By-Laws or by law. If any question on which the Shareholders are entitled to vote would adversely affect the rights of any Series or class of Shares, the vote of a majority (or such larger vote as is required as aforesaid) of the Shares of such Series or class which are entitled to vote, voting separately, shall also be required to decide such question.
Appears in 20 contracts
Sources: Agreement and Declaration of Trust (Baillie Gifford Funds), Trust Agreement (Pimco Fixed Income Shares), Trust Agreement (Pimco Fixed Income Shares)
Quorum and Required Vote. Except when a larger quorum is required by applicable law, by the By-Laws or by this Declaration of Trust, 40% twenty-five percent (25%) of the Shares entitled to vote issued and outstanding shall constitute a quorum at a Shareholders' meetingmeeting but any lesser number shall be sufficient for adjourned sessions. When any one or more Series (or classes Classes) is to vote as a single class Series (or Class) separate from any other Shares which are to vote on the same matters as a separate class or classesShares, 40% twenty-five percent (25%) of the Shares of each such class entitled to vote Series (or Class) issued and outstanding shall constitute a quorum at a Shareholders' meeting of that classSeries (or Class). Any meeting Except when a larger vote is required by any provision of Shareholders may be adjourned from time to time this Declaration of Trust or the By-Laws or by a majority of the votes properly cast upon the questionapplicable law, whether or not a quorum is present, and the meeting may be held as adjourned within a reasonable time after the date set for the original meeting without further notice. When when a quorum is present at any meeting, a majority of the Shares voted shall decide any questions and a plurality of the Shares voted shall elect a Trustee, except when a larger vote is required by provided that where any provision of law or of this Declaration of Trust or requires that the By-Laws or by law. If any question on which the Shareholders are entitled to vote would adversely affect the rights holders of any Series shall vote as a Series (or class of Shares, the vote that holders of a majority (or such larger Class shall vote as is required as aforesaid) a Class), then a majority of the Shares of such that Series (or class which are entitled Class) voted on the matter (or a plurality with respect to vote, voting separately, the election of a Trustee) shall also be required to decide such questionthat matter insofar as that Series (or Class) is concerned.
Appears in 17 contracts
Sources: Agreement and Declaration of Trust (Allianz of America Funds), Trust Agreement (Evergreen Select Equity Trust), Trust Agreement (Evergreen Select Money Market Trust)
Quorum and Required Vote. Except when a larger quorum is required by law, by the By-Laws or by this Declaration of Trust, 40% of the Shares entitled to vote shall constitute a quorum at a Shareholders' meeting. When any one or more Series or classes Class is to vote as a single class separate separately from any other Shares which are to vote on the same matters as a separate class Series or classesClass, 40% of the Shares of each such class Series or Class entitled to vote shall constitute a quorum at a Shareholders' Shareholder's meeting of that classSeries or Class. Any meeting of Shareholders may be adjourned from time to time by a majority of the votes properly property cast upon the question, whether or not a quorum is present, and the meeting may be held as adjourned within a reasonable time after the date set for the original meeting without further notice. When a quorum is present at any meeting, a majority of the Shares voted shall decide any questions and a plurality shall elect a Trustee, except when a larger vote is required by any provision of this Declaration of Trust or the By-Laws or by law. If any question on which the Shareholders are entitled to vote would adversely affect the rights of any Series or class Class of Shares, the vote of a majority (or such larger vote as is required as aforesaid) of the Shares of such Series or class Class which are entitled to vote, voting separately, shall also be required to decide such question.
Appears in 15 contracts
Sources: Agreement and Declaration of Trust (Gmo Trust), Agreement and Declaration of Trust (Gmo Trust), Agreement and Declaration of Trust (Gmo Trust)
Quorum and Required Vote. Except when a larger quorum is required by law, by the By-Laws or by this Declaration of Trust, 4030% of the Shares entitled to vote shall constitute a quorum at a Shareholders' meeting. When any one or more Series or classes is to vote as a single class separate from any other Shares which are to vote on the same matters as a separate class or classes, 4030% of the Shares of each such class entitled to vote shall constitute a quorum at a Shareholders' meeting of that class. Any meeting of Shareholders may be adjourned from time to time by a majority of the votes properly cast upon the question, whether or not a quorum is present, and the meeting may be held as adjourned within a reasonable time after the date set for the original meeting without further notice. When a quorum is present at any meeting, a majority of the Shares voted shall decide any questions and a plurality shall elect a Trustee, except when a larger vote is required by any provision of this Declaration of Trust or the By-Laws or by law. If any question on which the Shareholders are entitled to vote would adversely affect the rights of any Series or class of Shares, the vote of a majority (or such larger vote as is required as aforesaid) of the Shares of such Series or class which are entitled to vote, voting separately, shall also be required to decide such question.
Appears in 14 contracts
Sources: Agreement and Declaration of Trust (Stone Harbor Investment Funds), Fourth Amended and Restated Agreement and Declaration of Trust (IXIS Advisor Funds Trust II), Trust Agreement (Gateway Trust)
Quorum and Required Vote. Except when a larger quorum is required by law, by the By-Laws Bylaws or by this Declaration of Trust, 4010% of the Shares entitled to vote shall constitute a quorum at a Shareholders' ’ meeting. When any one or more Series or classes Classes is to vote as a single class separate from any other Shares which are to vote on the same matters as a separate class or classesShares, 4010% of the Shares of each such class entitled to vote Class shall constitute a quorum at a Shareholders' ’ meeting of that classClass. Any meeting of Shareholders may be adjourned from time to time by a majority of the votes properly cast upon the question, whether or not a quorum is present, and the meeting may be held as adjourned within a reasonable time after the date set for the original meeting without further notice. When a quorum is present at any meeting, a majority of the Shares voted shall decide any questions and a plurality shall elect a Trustee, except when a larger vote is required by any provision of this Declaration of Trust or the By-Laws Bylaws or by law, or when the Trustees determine in their discretion to require a larger vote. If In any question on which the Shareholders are entitled to vote would adversely affect the rights case where Shares of any one or more Series or class of SharesClasses are voted separately, the vote of a majority (or such larger vote as is required as aforesaid) of the Shares of such Series or class which are entitled to vote, voting separately, voted shall also be required to decide such question.
Appears in 9 contracts
Sources: Agreement and Declaration of Trust (MML Series Investment Fund), Agreement and Declaration of Trust (MML Series Investment Fund II), Agreement and Declaration of Trust (Massmutual Select Funds)
Quorum and Required Vote. Except when a larger quorum is required by law, by the By-Laws or by this Declaration of Trust, 4030% of the Shares entitled to vote shall constitute a quorum at a Shareholders' ’ meeting. When any one or more Series or classes is to vote as a single class separate from any other Shares which are to vote on the same matters as a separate class or classes, 4030% of the Shares of each such class entitled to vote shall constitute a quorum at a Shareholders' ’ meeting of that class. Any meeting of Shareholders may be adjourned from time to time by a majority of the votes properly cast upon the question, whether or not a quorum is present, and the meeting may be held as adjourned within a reasonable time after the date set for the original meeting without further notice. When a quorum is present at any meeting, a majority of the Shares voted shall decide any questions and a plurality shall elect a Trustee, except when a larger vote is required by any provision of this Declaration of Trust or the By-Laws or by law. If any question on which the Shareholders are entitled to vote would adversely affect the rights of any Series or class of Shares, the vote of a majority (or such larger vote as is required as aforesaid) of the Shares of such Series or class which are entitled to vote, voting separately, shall also be required to decide such question.
Appears in 6 contracts
Sources: Agreement and Declaration of Trust (Loomis Sayles Alternative Asset Based Solutions Income Fund), Agreement and Declaration of Trust (Loomis Sayles Alternative Asset Based Solutions Income Fund), Agreement and Declaration of Trust (IVA Fiduciary Trust)
Quorum and Required Vote. Except when a larger quorum is required by law, by the By-Laws or by this Declaration of Trust, 40% of the Shares entitled to vote shall constitute a quorum at a Shareholders' ’ meeting. When any one or more Series or classes Class is to vote as a single class separate separately from any other Shares which are to vote on the same matters as a separate class Series or classesClass, 40% of the Shares of each such class Series or Class entitled to vote shall constitute a quorum at a Shareholders' Shareholder’s meeting of that classSeries or Class. Any meeting of Shareholders may be adjourned from time to time by a majority of the votes properly property cast upon the question, whether or not a quorum is present, and the meeting may be held as adjourned within a reasonable time after the date set for the original meeting without further notice. When a quorum is present at any meeting, a majority of the Shares voted shall decide any questions and a plurality shall elect a Trustee, except when a larger vote is required by any provision of this Declaration of Trust or the By-Laws or by law. If any question on which the Shareholders are entitled to vote would adversely affect the rights of any Series or class Class of Shares, the vote of a majority (or such larger vote as is required as aforesaid) of the Shares of such Series or class Class which are entitled to vote, voting separately, shall also be required to decide such question.
Appears in 5 contracts
Sources: Agreement and Declaration of Trust (Gmo Trust), Agreement and Declaration of Trust (Gmo Trust), Amended and Restated Agreement and Declaration of Trust (Gmo Trust)
Quorum and Required Vote. Except when a larger quorum is required by law, by the By-Laws Bylaws or by this Declaration of Trust, 4030% of the Shares votes entitled to vote be cast shall constitute a quorum at a Shareholders' meeting. When any one or more Series or classes is to vote as a single class separate from any other Shares which are to vote on the same matters as a separate class or classes, 4030% of the Shares of votes entitled to be cast by each such class entitled to vote shall constitute a quorum at a Shareholders' meeting of that class. Any meeting of Shareholders may be adjourned from time to time by a majority of the votes properly cast upon the question, whether or not a quorum is present, and the meeting may be held as adjourned within a reasonable time after the date set for the original meeting without further notice. When a quorum is present at any meeting, a majority of the Shares voted shall decide any questions and a plurality shall elect a Trustee, except when a larger vote is required by any provision of this Declaration of Trust or the By-Laws Bylaws or by law. If any question on which the Shareholders are entitled to vote would adversely affect the rights of any Series or class of Shares, the vote of a majority (or such larger vote as is required as aforesaid) of the Shares of such Series or class which are entitled to vote, voting separately, shall also be required to decide such question.
Appears in 4 contracts
Sources: Agreement and Declaration of Trust (CMG Fund Trust), Agreement and Declaration of Trust (Columbia Funds Trust Ix), Agreement and Declaration of Trust (Steinroe Variable Investment Trust)
Quorum and Required Vote. Except when a larger quorum is required by law, by the By-Laws or by this Declaration of Trust, 40% of the Shares entitled to vote shall constitute a quorum at a Shareholders' ’ meeting. When any one or more Series or classes is to vote as a single class separate from any other Shares which are to vote on the same matters as a separate class or classes, 40% of the Shares of each such class entitled to vote shall constitute a quorum at a Shareholders' ’ meeting of that class. Any meeting of Shareholders may be adjourned from time to time by a majority of the votes properly cast upon the question, whether or not a quorum is present, and the meeting may be held as adjourned within a reasonable time after the date set for the original meeting without further notice. When a quorum is present at any meeting, a majority of the Shares voted shall decide any questions and a plurality shall elect a Trustee, except when a larger vote is required by any provision of this Declaration of Trust or the By-Laws or by law. If any question on which the Shareholders are entitled to vote would adversely affect the rights of any Series or class of Shares, the vote of a majority (or such larger vote as is required as aforesaid) of the Shares of such Series or class which are entitled to vote, voting separately, shall also be required to decide such question.
Appears in 4 contracts
Sources: Agreement and Declaration of Trust (Baillie Gifford Funds), Agreement and Declaration of Trust (Baillie Gifford Funds), Agreement and Declaration of Trust (Fixed Income Shares)
Quorum and Required Vote. Except when a larger quorum is required by law, by the By-Laws or by this Declaration of Trust, 40% of the Shares entitled to vote shall constitute a quorum at a Shareholders' meeting. When any one or more Series or classes is to vote as a single class separate from any other Shares which are to vote on the same matters as a separate class or classes, 40% of the Shares of each such class entitled to vote shall constitute a quorum at a Shareholders' Shareholder's meeting of that class. Any meeting of Shareholders may be adjourned from time to time by a majority of the votes properly cast upon the question, whether or not a quorum is present, and the meeting may be held as adjourned within a reasonable time after the date set for the original meeting without further notice. When a quorum is present at any meeting, a majority of the Shares voted shall decide any questions and a plurality shall elect a Trustee, except when a larger vote is required by any provision of this Declaration of Trust or the By-Laws or by law. If any question on which the Shareholders are entitled to vote would adversely affect the rights of any Series or class of Shares, the vote of a majority (or such larger vote as is required as aforesaid) of the Shares of such Series or class which are entitled to vote, voting separately, shall also be required to decide such question.
Appears in 4 contracts
Sources: Agreement and Declaration of Trust (CGM Capital Development Fund), Agreement and Declaration of Trust (Baupost Fund), Agreement and Declaration of Trust (CGM Trust)
Quorum and Required Vote. Except when a larger quorum is required by applicable law, by the By-Laws Bylaws or by this Declaration of Trust, 4030% of the Shares votes entitled to vote be cast shall constitute a quorum at a Shareholders' ’ meeting. When any one or more Series or classes is to vote as a single class separate from any other Shares which are to vote on the same matters as a separate class or classes, 4030% of the Shares of votes entitled to be cast by each such class entitled to vote shall constitute a quorum at a Shareholders' ’ meeting of that class. Any meeting of Shareholders may be adjourned from time to time by a majority of the votes properly cast upon the question, whether or not a quorum is present, and the meeting may be held as adjourned within a reasonable time after the date set for the original meeting without further notice. When a quorum is present at any meeting, a majority of the Shares voted shall decide any questions and a plurality shall elect a Trustee, except when a larger vote is required by any provision of this Declaration of Trust or the By-Laws Bylaws or by applicable law. If any question on which the Shareholders are entitled to vote would adversely affect the rights of any Series or class of Shares, the vote of a majority (or such larger vote as is required as aforesaid) of the Shares of such Series or class which are entitled to vote, voting separately, shall also be required to decide such question.
Appears in 4 contracts
Sources: Agreement and Declaration of Trust (Pax World Funds Series Trust Iii), Agreement and Declaration of Trust (Pax World Balanced Fund), Agreement and Declaration of Trust (Pax World Balanced Fund)
Quorum and Required Vote. Except when a larger quorum is required by law, by the By-Laws or by this Declaration of Trust, 40% of the Shares entitled to vote shall constitute a quorum at a Shareholders' meeting. When any one or more Series or classes Class is to vote as a single class separate separately from any other Shares which are to vote on the same matters as a separate class Series or classesClass, 40% of the Shares of each such class Series or Class entitled to vote shall constitute a quorum at a Shareholders' Shareholder's meeting of that classSeries or Class. Any meeting of Shareholders may be adjourned from time to time by a majority of the votes properly cast upon the question, whether or not a quorum is present, and the meeting may be held as adjourned within a reasonable time after the date set for the original meeting without further notice. When a quorum is present at any meeting, a majority of the Shares voted shall decide any questions and a plurality shall elect a Trustee, except when a larger vote is required by any provision of this Declaration of Trust or the By-Laws or by law. If any question on which the Shareholders are entitled to vote would adversely affect the rights of any Series or class of SharesClass, the vote of a majority (or such larger vote as is required as aforesaid) of the Shares of such Series or class Class which are entitled to vote, voting separately, shall also be required to decide such question.
Appears in 3 contracts
Sources: Agreement and Declaration of Trust (Barr Rosenberg Series Trust), Agreement and Declaration of Trust (Barr Rosenberg Series Trust), Agreement and Declaration of Trust (Barr Rosenberg Series Trust)
Quorum and Required Vote. Except when a larger quorum is required by applicable law, by the By-Laws or by this Declaration of Trust, forty percent (40% %) of the Shares entitled to vote shall constitute a quorum at a Shareholders' Shareholders meeting. When any one or more Series (or classes Classes) is to vote as a single class Class separate from any other Shares which are to vote on the same matters as a separate class or classesShares, forty percent (40% %) of the Shares of each such class Series (or Classes) entitled to vote shall constitute a quorum at a Shareholders' Shareholder's meeting of that classSeries (or Class). Any meeting of Shareholders may be adjourned from time to time by a majority of the votes properly cast upon the questionquestion of adjourning a meeting to another date and time, whether or not a quorum is present, and the meeting may be held as adjourned within a reasonable time after the date set for the original meeting without further notice. When Subject to the provisions of Article III, Section 7(d), when a quorum is present at any meeting, a majority of the Shares voted shall decide any questions and a plurality shall elect a Trustee, except when a larger vote is required by any provision of this Declaration of Trust or the By-Laws or by applicable law. If Where any question on which provision of law or of this Declaration of Trust requires that the Shareholders are entitled to vote would adversely affect the rights holders of any Series (or class Class) shall vote as a Series (or Class) on the matter (or a plurality with respect to the election of Shares, a Trustee) the vote of a majority (or such larger vote as is required as aforesaid) of the Shares of such the Series (or class which are entitled to vote, voting separately, Class) shall also be required to decide such questionthat matter insofar as that Series (or Class) is concerned.
Appears in 3 contracts
Sources: Trust Agreement (Laudus Institutional Trust), Trust Agreement (Friends Ivory & Sime Funds), Trust Agreement (Westlakes Institutional Portfolios)
Quorum and Required Vote. Except when a larger quorum is required by law, by the By-Laws Bylaws or by this Declaration of Trust, 4010% of the Shares entitled to vote shall constitute a quorum at a Shareholders' ’ meeting. When any one or more Series or classes Classes is to vote as a single class separate from any other Shares which are to vote on the same matters as a separate class or classes, 4010% of the Shares of each such class entitled to vote shall constitute a quorum at a Shareholders' Shareholder’s meeting of that class. Any meeting of Shareholders may be adjourned from time to time by a majority of the votes properly cast upon the question, whether or not a quorum is present, and the meeting may be held as adjourned within a reasonable time after the date set for the original meeting without further notice. When a quorum is present at any meeting, a majority of the Shares voted shall decide any questions and a plurality shall elect a Trustee, except when a larger vote is required by any provision of this Declaration of Trust or the By-Laws Bylaws or by law. If any question on which the Shareholders are entitled to vote would adversely affect the rights of any Series or class Class of Shares, the vote of a majority (or such larger vote as is required as aforesaid) of the Shares of such Series or class Class which are entitled to vote, voting separately, shall also be required to decide such question.
Appears in 2 contracts
Sources: Trust Agreement (MML Series Investment Fund II), Agreement and Declaration of Trust (MML Series Investment Fund II)
Quorum and Required Vote. Except when a larger quorum is required by law, by the By-Laws Bylaws or by this Declaration of Trust, 4010% of the Shares entitled to vote shall constitute a quorum at a Shareholders' ’ meeting. When any one or more Series or classes Class is to vote as a single class separate from any other Shares which are to vote on the same matters as a separate class or classes, 4010% of the Shares of each such class entitled to vote shall constitute a quorum at a Shareholders' Shareholder’s meeting of that class. Any meeting of Shareholders may be adjourned from time to time by a majority of the votes properly cast upon the question, whether or not a quorum is present, and the meeting may be held as adjourned within a reasonable time after the date set for the original meeting without further notice. When a quorum is present at any meeting, a majority of the Shares voted shall decide any questions and a plurality shall elect a Trustee, except when a larger vote is required by any provision of this Declaration of Trust or the By-Laws Bylaws or by law. If any question on which the Shareholders are entitled to vote would adversely affect the rights of any Series or class Class of Shares, the vote of a majority (or such larger vote as is required as aforesaid) of the Shares of such Series or class which are entitled to vote, voting separately, shall also be required to decide such question.
Appears in 2 contracts
Sources: Trust Agreement (Blue Fund Group), Trust Agreement (Simple Capital Trust)
Quorum and Required Vote. Except when a larger quorum is required by law, by the By-Laws Bylaws or by this Declaration of Trust, 40% of the Shares entitled to vote shall constitute a quorum at a Shareholders' meeting. When any one or more Series or classes is to vote as a single class separate from any other Shares which are to vote on the same matters as a separate class or classes, 40% of the Shares of each such class entitled to vote shall constitute a quorum at a Shareholders' meeting of that class. Any meeting of Shareholders may be adjourned from time to time by a majority of the votes properly cast upon the question, whether or not a quorum is present, and the meeting may be held as adjourned within a reasonable time after the date set for the original meeting without further notice. When a quorum is present at any meeting, a majority of the Shares voted shall decide any questions and a plurality shall elect a Trustee, except when a larger vote is required by any provision of this Declaration of Trust or the By-Laws Bylaws or by law. If any question on which the Shareholders are entitled to vote would adversely affect the rights of any Series or class of Shares, the vote of a majority (or such larger vote as is required as aforesaid) of the Shares of such Series or class which are entitled to vote, voting separately, shall also be required to decide such question.
Appears in 2 contracts
Sources: Trust Agreement (Alliancebernstein Trust), Agreement and Declaration of Trust (Metropolitan Series Fund Ii)
Quorum and Required Vote. Except when a larger quorum is required by law, by the By-Laws or by this Declaration of Trust, 40% of the Shares entitled to vote shall constitute a quorum at a Shareholders' meeting. When any one or more Series or classes Classes is to vote as a single class Class separate from any other Shares which are to vote on the same matters as a separate class Class or classesClasses, 40% of the Shares of each such class Class entitled to vote shall constitute a quorum at a Shareholders' meeting of that classClass. Any meeting of Shareholders may be adjourned from time to time by a majority of the votes properly cast upon the question, whether or not a quorum is present, and the meeting may be held as adjourned within a reasonable time after the date set for the original meeting without further notice. When a quorum is present at any meeting, a majority of the Shares voted shall decide any questions and a plurality shall elect a Trustee, except when a larger vote is required by any provision of this Declaration of Trust or the By-Laws or by law. If any question on which the Shareholders are entitled to vote would adversely affect the rights of any Series or class Class of Shares, the vote of a majority (or such larger vote as is required as aforesaid) of the Shares of such Series or class which Class that are entitled to vote, voting separately, shall also be required to decide such question.
Appears in 2 contracts
Sources: Restatement of Amended Agreement and Declaration of Trust (CDC Nvest Companies Trust I), Agreement and Declaration of Trust (Nvest Companies Trust I)
Quorum and Required Vote. Except when a larger quorum is required by law, by the By-Laws Bylaws or by this Declaration of Trust, 4010% of the Shares entitled to vote shall constitute a quorum at a Shareholders' meeting. When any one or more Series or classes Class is to vote as a single class separate from any other Shares which are to vote on the same matters as a separate class or classes, 4010% of the Shares of each such class entitled to vote shall constitute a quorum at a Shareholders' Shareholder's meeting of that class. Any meeting of Shareholders may be adjourned from time to time by a majority of the votes properly cast upon the question, whether or not a quorum is present, and the meeting may be held as adjourned within a reasonable time after the date set for the original meeting without further notice. When a quorum is present at any meeting, a majority of the Shares voted shall decide any questions and a plurality shall elect a Trustee, except when a larger vote is required by any provision of this Declaration of Trust or the By-Laws Bylaws or by law. If any question on which the Shareholders are entitled to vote would adversely affect the rights of any Series or class Class of Shares, the vote of a majority (or such larger vote as is required as aforesaid) of the Shares of such Series or class which are entitled to vote, voting separately, shall also be required to decide such question.
Appears in 2 contracts
Sources: Trust Agreement (DLB Fund Group), Trust Agreement (DLB Fund Group)
Quorum and Required Vote. Except when a larger quorum is ---------- ------------------------ required by law, by the By-Laws or by this Declaration of Trust, 40% of the Shares entitled to vote shall constitute a quorum at a Shareholders' meeting. When any one or more Series or classes is to vote as a single class separate from any other Shares which are to vote on the same matters as a separate class or classes, 40% of the Shares of each such class entitled to vote shall constitute a quorum at a Shareholders' meeting of that class. Any meeting of Shareholders may be adjourned from time to time by a majority of the votes properly cast upon the question, whether or not a quorum is present, and the meeting may be held as adjourned within a reasonable time after the date set for the original meeting without further notice. When a quorum is present at any meeting, a majority of the Shares voted shall decide any questions and a plurality shall elect a Trustee, except when a larger vote is required by any provision of this Declaration of Trust or the By-Laws or by law. If any question on which the Shareholders are entitled to vote would adversely affect the rights of any Series or class of Shares, the vote of a majority (or such larger vote as is required as aforesaid) of the Shares of such Series or class which are entitled to vote, voting separately, shall also be required to decide such question.
Appears in 2 contracts
Sources: Agreement and Declaration of Trust (New England Zenith Fund), Trust Agreement (E Navigator Fund)
Quorum and Required Vote. Except when a larger quorum is required by law, by the By-Laws or by this Declaration of Trust, 4030% of the Shares entitled to vote shall constitute a quorum at a Shareholders' ’ meeting. When any one or more Series or classes is to vote as a single class separate from any other Shares which are to vote on the same matters as a separate class or classes, 4030% of the Shares of each such class entitled to vote shall constitute a quorum at a Shareholders' ’ meeting of that class. Any meeting of Shareholders may be adjourned from time to time by a majority of the votes properly cast upon the question, whether or not a quorum is present, and the meeting may be he held as adjourned within a reasonable time after the date set for the original meeting without further notice. When a quorum is present at any meeting, a majority of the Shares voted shall decide any questions and a plurality shall elect a Trustee, except when a larger vote is required by any provision of this Declaration of Trust or the By-Laws or by law. If any question on which the Shareholders are entitled to vote would adversely affect the rights of any Series or class of Shares, the vote of a majority (or such larger vote as is required as aforesaid) of the Shares of such Series or class which are entitled to vote, voting separately, shall also be required to decide such question.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Agreement and Declaration of Trust (Natixis ETF Trust II)
Quorum and Required Vote. Except when a larger quorum is required by law, by the By-Laws Bylaws or by this Declaration of Trust, 4010% of the Shares entitled to vote shall constitute a quorum at a Shareholders' ’ meeting. When any one or more Series or classes Classes is to vote as a single class separate from any other Shares which are to vote on the same matters as a separate class or classesShares, 4010% of the Shares of each such class entitled to vote Class shall constitute a quorum at a Shareholders' ’ meeting of that classClass. Any meeting of Shareholders may be adjourned from time to time by a majority of the votes properly cast upon the question, or by the chair of the meeting, whether or not a quorum is present, and the meeting may be held as adjourned within a reasonable time after the date set for the original meeting without further notice. When a quorum is present at any meeting, a majority of the Shares voted shall decide any questions and a plurality shall elect a Trustee, except when a larger vote is required by any provision of this Declaration of Trust or the By-Laws Bylaws or by law, or when the Trustees determine in their discretion to require a larger vote. If In any question on which the Shareholders are entitled to vote would adversely affect the rights case where Shares of any one or more Series or class of SharesClasses are voted separately, the vote of a majority (or such larger vote as is required as aforesaid) of the Shares of such Series or class which are entitled to vote, voting separately, voted shall also be required to decide such question.
Appears in 1 contract
Quorum and Required Vote. Except when a larger quorum is required by law, by the By-Laws or by this Declaration of Trust, 4030% of the Shares entitled to vote shall constitute a quorum at a Shareholders' ’ meeting. When any one or more Series or classes is to vote as a single class separate from any other Shares which are to vote on the same matters as a separate class or classes, 4030% of the Shares of each such class entitled to vote shall constitute a quorum at a Shareholders' ’ meeting of that class. Any meeting of Shareholders may be adjourned from time to time by a majority of the votes properly cast upon the question, whether or not a quorum is present, and the meeting may be he held as adjourned within a reasonable time after the date set for the original meeting without further notice. When a quorum is present at any meeting, a majority of the 1he Shares voted shall decide any questions and a plurality shall elect a Trustee, except when a larger vote is required by any provision of this 1his Declaration of Trust or the By-Laws or by law. If any question on which the Shareholders are entitled to vote would adversely affect the 1he rights of any Series or class of Shares, the vote of a majority (or such larger vote as is required as aforesaid) of the 1he Shares of such Series or class which are entitled to vote, voting separately, shall also be required to decide such question.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Trust Agreement (Natixis ETF Trust)
Quorum and Required Vote. Except when a larger quorum is required by law, by the By-Laws Bylaws or by this Declaration of Trust, 4010% of the Shares votes entitled to vote be cast shall constitute a quorum at a Shareholders' meeting. When any one or more Series or classes is to vote as a single class separate from any other Shares which are to vote on the same matters as a separate class or classes, 4010% of the Shares of votes entitled to be cast by each such class entitled to vote shall constitute a quorum at a Shareholders' meeting of that class. Any meeting of Shareholders may be adjourned from time to time by a majority of the votes properly cast upon the question, whether or not a quorum is present, and the meeting may be held as adjourned within a reasonable time after the date set for the original meeting without further notice. When a quorum is present at any meeting, a majority of the Shares voted shall decide any questions and a plurality shall elect a Trustee, except when a larger vote is required by any provision of this Declaration of Trust or the By-Laws Bylaws or by law. If any question on which the Shareholders are entitled to vote would adversely affect the rights of any Series or class of Shares, the vote of a majority (or such larger vote as is required as aforesaid) of the Shares of such Series or class which are entitled to vote, voting separately, shall also be required to decide such question.
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Sources: Trust Agreement (RiverSource Retirement Series Trust)
Quorum and Required Vote. Except when a larger quorum is --------- ------------------------ required by law, by the By-Laws Bylaws or by this Declaration of Trust, 40% of the Shares entitled to vote shall constitute a quorum at a Shareholders' meeting. When any one or more Series or classes is to vote as a single class separate from any other Shares which are to vote on the same matters as a separate class or classes, 40% of the Shares of each such class entitled to vote shall constitute a quorum at a Shareholders' Shareholder's meeting of that class. Any meeting of Shareholders may be adjourned from time to time by a majority of the votes properly cast upon the question, whether or not a quorum is present, and the meeting may be held as adjourned within a reasonable period of time after the date set for the original meeting without further notice. When a quorum is present at any meeting, a majority of the Shares voted shall decide any questions and a plurality shall elect a Trustee, except when a larger vote is required by any provision of this Declaration of Trust or the By-Laws Bylaws or by law. If any question on which the Shareholders are entitled to vote would adversely affect the rights of any Series or class of Shares, the vote of a majority (or such larger vote as is required as aforesaid) of the Shares of such Series or class voting thereon which are entitled to vote, voting separately, shall also be required to decide such question.
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Sources: Agreement and Declaration of Trust (Mas Funds /Ma/)
Quorum and Required Vote. Except when a larger quorum is required by law, by the By-Laws Bylaws or by this Declaration of Trust, 4030% of the Shares votes entitled to vote be cast shall constitute a quorum at a Shareholders' ’ meeting. When any one or more Series or classes is to vote as a single class separate from any other Shares which are to vote on the same matters as a separate class or classes, 4030% of the Shares of votes entitled to be cast by each such class entitled to vote shall constitute a quorum at a Shareholders' ’ meeting of that class. Any meeting of Shareholders may be adjourned from time to time by a majority of the votes properly cast upon the question, whether or not a quorum is present, and the meeting may be held as adjourned within a reasonable time after the date set for the original meeting without further notice. When a quorum is present at any meeting, a majority of the Shares voted shall decide any questions and a plurality shall elect a Trustee, except when a larger vote is required by any provision of this Declaration of Trust or the By-Laws Bylaws or by law. If any question on which the Shareholders are entitled to vote would adversely affect the rights of any Series or class of Shares, the vote of a majority (or such larger vote as is required as aforesaid) of the Shares of such Series or class which are entitled to vote, voting separately, shall also be required to decide such question.
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Sources: Agreement and Declaration of Trust (Columbia Credit Income Opportunities Fund)
Quorum and Required Vote. Except when a larger quorum is required by law, by the By-Laws Bylaws or by this Declaration of TrustAgreement, 40Shareholders holding 10% of the Shares held by Shareholders entitled to vote shall constitute a quorum at a Shareholders' meeting. When any one or more Series or classes Class is to vote as a single class separate from any other Shares which Shareholders who are to vote on the same matters as a separate class or classes, 40Shareholders holding 10% of the Shares held by Shareholders of each such class Series or Class entitled to vote shall constitute a quorum at a Shareholders' Shareholder's meeting of that classSeries or Class. Any meeting of Shareholders may be adjourned from time to time by a majority of the votes properly cast upon the question, whether or not a quorum is present, and the meeting may be held as adjourned within a reasonable time after the date set for the original meeting without further notice. When a quorum is present at any meeting, a majority of the Shares voted votes cast shall decide any questions and a plurality shall elect a Trustee, except when a larger vote is required by any provision of this Declaration of Trust Agreement or the By-Laws Bylaws or by law. If any question on which the Shareholders are entitled to vote would adversely affect the rights of any Series or class of SharesClass, the vote of Shareholders holding a majority (or such larger vote as is required as aforesaid) of the Shares held by Shareholders of such Series or class which are Class entitled to vote, voting separately, shall also be required to decide such question.
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Sources: Limited Liability Company Agreement (Wm Strategic Asset Management Portfolios)
Quorum and Required Vote. Except when a larger quorum is required by law, by the By-Laws Bylaws or by this Declaration of Trust, 40% of the Shares entitled to vote shall constitute a quorum at a Shareholders' ’ meeting. When any one or more Series or classes is to vote as a single class separate from any other Shares which are to vote on the same matters as a separate class or classes, 40% of the Shares of each such class entitled to vote shall constitute a quorum at a Shareholders' Shareholder’s meeting of that class. Any meeting of Shareholders may be adjourned from time to time by a majority of the votes properly cast upon the question, whether or not a quorum is present, and the meeting may be held as adjourned within a reasonable period of time after the date set for the original meeting without further notice. When a quorum is present at any meeting, a majority of the Shares voted shall decide any questions and a plurality shall elect a Trustee, except when a larger vote is required by any provision of this Declaration of Trust or the By-Laws Bylaws or by law. If any question on which the Shareholders are entitled to vote would adversely affect the rights of any Series or class of Shares, the vote of a majority (or such larger vote as is required as aforesaid) of the Shares of such Series or class voting thereon which are entitled to vote, voting separately, shall also be required to decide such question.
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Sources: Agreement and Declaration of Trust (Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund Trust)
Quorum and Required Vote. Except when a larger quorum is required by applicable law, by the By-Laws or by this Declaration of Trust, forty percent (40% %) of the Shares entitled to vote shall constitute a quorum at a Shareholders' Shareholders meeting. When any one or more Series or classes Classes is to vote as a single class Class separate from any other Shares which are to vote on the same matters as a separate class or classesShares, forty percent (40% %) of the Shares of each such class Series or Classes entitled to vote shall constitute a quorum at a Shareholders' Shareholders meeting of that classSeries or Class. Any meeting of Shareholders may be adjourned from time to time by a majority of the votes properly cast upon the questionquestion of adjourning a meeting to another date and time, whether or not a quorum is present, and the meeting may be held as adjourned within a reasonable time after the date set for the original meeting without further notice. When Subject to the provisions of Article III, Section 7(d), when a quorum is present at any meeting, a majority of the Shares voted shall decide any questions and a plurality shall elect a Trustee, except when a larger vote is required by any provision of this Declaration of Trust or the By-Laws or by applicable law. If Where any question on which provision of law or of this Declaration of Trust requires that the Shareholders are entitled to vote would adversely affect the rights holders of any Series or class Class shall vote as a Series or Class on the matter (or a plurality with respect to the election of Shares, a Trustee) the vote of a majority (or such larger vote as is required as aforesaid) of the Shares of such the Series or class which are entitled to vote, voting separately, Class shall also be required to decide such questionthat matter insofar as that Series or Class is concerned.
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Quorum and Required Vote. Except when a larger quorum is required by applicable law, by the By-Laws or by this Declaration of Trust, forty percent (40% %) of the dollar-weighted voting power of the Shares entitled to vote shall constitute a quorum at a Shareholders' meeting. When any one or more Series (or classes Classes) is to vote as a single class separate from any other Shares which are to vote on the same matters as a separate class or classesShares, forty percent (40% %) of the Shares of each such class Series (or Classes) entitled to vote shall constitute a quorum at a Shareholders' Shareholder's meeting of that classSeries (or Class), except when a larger quorum is required by any provision of this Declaration of Trust or by the By-Laws or by applicable law. Any meeting of Shareholders may be adjourned from time to time by a majority of the dollar-weighted votes properly cast upon the questionquestion of adjourning a meeting to another date and time, whether or not a quorum is present, and the meeting may be held as adjourned within a reasonable time after the date set for the original meeting without further notice. When Subject to the provisions of Article III, Section 7(d), when a quorum is present at any meeting, a majority of the Shares voted shall decide any questions and a plurality of the Shares voted shall elect a Trustee, except when a larger vote is required by any provision of this Declaration of Trust or the By-Laws or by applicable law. If , provided that where any question on which provision of law or of this Declaration of Trust requires that the Shareholders are entitled to vote would adversely affect the rights holders of any Series shall vote as a Series (or class of Shares, the vote that holders of a majority (or such larger Class shall vote as is required as aforesaid) a Class), then a majority of the Shares of such that Series (or class which are entitled Class) voted on the matter (or a plurality with respect to vote, voting separately, the election of a Trustee) shall also be required to decide such questionthat matter insofar as that Series (or Class) is concerned.
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Sources: Agreement and Declaration of Trust (Montgomery Funds Iii)
Quorum and Required Vote. Except when a larger quorum is required by law, by the By-Laws Bylaws or by this Declaration of Trust, 4010% of the Shares votes entitled to vote be cast shall constitute a quorum at a Shareholders' meeting. When any one or more Series or classes is to vote as a single class separate from any other Shares which are to vote on the same matters as a separate class or classes, 4010% of the Shares of votes entitled to be cast by each such class entitled to vote shall constitute a quorum at a Shareholders' meeting of that class. Any meeting of Shareholders may be adjourned from time to time by a majority of the votes properly cast upon the question, whether or not a quorum is present, and the meeting may be held as adjourned within a reasonable time after the date set for the original meeting without further notice. When a quorum is present at any meeting, a majority of the Shares voted shall decide any questions and a plurality shall elect a Trustee, except when a larger vote is required by any provision of this Declaration of Trust or the By-Laws Bylaws or by law. If any question on which the Shareholders are entitled to vote would adversely affect the rights of any Series or class of Shares, the vote of a majority (or such larger vote as is required as aforesaid) of the Shares votes of such Series or class which are entitled to votebe cast, voting separately, shall also be required to decide such question.
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Sources: Agreement and Declaration of Trust (RiverSource Variable Series Trust)
Quorum and Required Vote. Except when a larger quorum is required by law, by the By-Laws or by this Declaration of Trust, 4010% of the Shares entitled to vote shall constitute a quorum at a Shareholders' meeting. When any one or more Series or classes Class is to vote as a single class separate from any other Shares which are to vote on the same matters as a separate class or classes, 4010% of the Shares of each such class entitled to vote shall constitute a quorum at a Shareholders' Shareholder's meeting of that class. Any meeting of Shareholders may be adjourned from time to time by a majority of the votes properly cast upon the question, whether or not a quorum is present, and the meeting may be held as adjourned within a reasonable time after the date set for the original meeting without further notice. When a quorum is present at any meeting, a majority of the Shares voted shall decide any questions and a plurality shall elect a Trustee, except when a larger vote is required by any provision of this Declaration of Trust or the By-Laws or by law. If any question on which the Shareholders are entitled to vote would adversely affect (as defined in Rule 18f-2 under the ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇) the rights of any Series or class Class of Shares, the vote of a majority (or such larger vote as is required as aforesaid) of the Shares of such Series or class Class which are entitled to vote, voting separately, shall also be required to decide such question.
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Quorum and Required Vote. Except when a larger quorum is required by law, by the By-Laws or by this Declaration of Trust, 40% of the Shares entitled to vote shall constitute a quorum at a Shareholders' Shareholder's meeting. When any one or more Series or classes Class is to vote as a single class separate separately from any other Shares which are to vote on the same matters as a separate class Series or classesClass, 40% of the Shares of each such class Series or Class entitled to vote shall constitute a quorum at a Shareholders' Shareholder's meeting of that classSeries or Class. Any meeting of Shareholders may be adjourned from time to time by a majority of the votes properly cast upon the question, whether or not a quorum is present, and the meeting may be held as adjourned within a reasonable time after the date set for the original meeting without further notice. When a quorum is present at any meeting, a majority of the Shares voted shall decide any questions and a plurality shall elect a Trustee, except when a larger vote is required by any provision of this Declaration of Trust or the By-Laws or by law. If any question on which the Shareholders are entitled to vote would adversely affect the rights of any Series or class of SharesClass, the vote of a majority (or such larger vote as is required as aforesaid) of the Shares of such Series or class Class which are entitled to vote, voting separately, shall also be required to decide such question.
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Quorum and Required Vote. Except when a larger quorum is required by law, by the By-Laws or by this Declaration of Trust, 40% of the Shares entitled to vote shall constitute a quorum at a Shareholders' meeting. When any one or more Series or classes class is to vote as a single class separate separately from any other Shares which are to vote on the same matters as a separate class or classesmatters, 40% of the Shares of each such Series or class entitled to vote shall constitute a quorum at a Shareholders' meeting of that Series or class. Any meeting of Shareholders may be adjourned from time to time by a majority of the votes properly cast upon the question, whether or not a quorum is present, and the meeting may be held as adjourned within a reasonable time after the date set for the original meeting without further notice. When a quorum is present at any meeting, a majority of the Shares voted shall decide any questions and a plurality shall elect a Trustee, except when a larger vote is required by any provision of this Declaration of Trust or the By-Laws or by law. If any question on which the Shareholders are entitled to vote would adversely affect the rights of any Series or class of Shares, the vote of a majority (or such larger vote as is required as aforesaid) of the Shares of such Series or class which are entitled to vote, voting separately, shall also be required to decide such question.
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Quorum and Required Vote. Except when a larger quorum is required by law, by the By-Laws Bylaws or by this Declaration of Trust, 4030% of the Shares votes entitled to vote be cast shall constitute a quorum at a Shareholders' ’ meeting. When any one or more Series or classes is to vote as a single class separate from any other Shares which are to vote on the same matters as a separate class or classes, 4030% of the Shares of votes entitled to be cast by each such class entitled to vote shall constitute a quorum at a Shareholders' ’ meeting of that class. Any meeting of Shareholders may be adjourned adjourned, whether or not a quorum is present, from time to time by the chairperson of the meeting, on his or her own motion, without a vote of Shareholders at the meeting, or by a majority of the votes properly cast upon the question, whether or not a quorum is present, and the meeting may be held as adjourned within a reasonable time after the date set for the original meeting without further notice. When a quorum is present at any meeting, a majority of the Shares voted shall decide any questions and a plurality of the Shares voted shall elect a Trustee, except when a larger vote is required by any provision of this Declaration of Trust or the By-Laws Bylaws or by applicable law. If any question on which the Shareholders are entitled to vote would adversely affect the rights of any Series or class of Shares, the vote of a majority (or such larger vote as is required as aforesaid) of the Shares of such Series or class which are entitled to vote, voting separately, shall also be required to decide such question.
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Sources: Agreement and Declaration of Trust (Thornburg ETF Trust)
Quorum and Required Vote. Except when a larger quorum is --------- ------------------------ required by law, by the By-Laws or by this Declaration of Trust, 40% of the Shares entitled to vote shall constitute a quorum at a Shareholders' meeting. When any one or more Series or classes is to vote as a single class separate from any other Shares which are to vote on the same matters as a separate class or classes, 40% of the Shares of each such class entitled to vote shall constitute a quorum at a Shareholders' Shareholder's meeting of that class. Any meeting of Shareholders may be adjourned from time to time by a majority of the votes properly cast upon the question, whether or not a quorum is present, and the meeting may be held as adjourned within a reasonable time after the date set for the original meeting without further notice. When a quorum is present at any meeting, a majority of the Shares voted shall decide any questions and a plurality shall elect a Trustee, except when a larger vote is required by any provision of this Declaration of Trust or the By-Laws or by law. If any question on which the Shareholders are entitled to vote would adversely affect the rights of any Series or class of Shares, the vote of a majority (or such larger vote as is required as aforesaid) of the Shares of such Series or class which are entitled to vote, voting separately, shall also be required to decide such question.
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Quorum and Required Vote. Except when a larger quorum is required by law, by the By-Laws or by this Declaration of Trust, 4030% of the Shares entitled to vote shall constitute a quorum at a Shareholders' meeting. When any one or more Series or classes is to vote as a single class separate from any other Shares which are to vote on the same matters as a separate class or classes, 4030% of the Shares of each such class entitled to vote shall constitute a quorum at a Shareholders' meeting of that class. Any meeting of Shareholders may be adjourned from time to time by a majority of the votes properly cast upon the question, whether or not a quorum is present, and the meeting may be held as adjourned within a reasonable time after the date set for the original meeting without further notice. When Except when a quorum larger vote is present at required by any meetingprovision of law or of this Declaration of Trust or the By-Laws, a majority of the Shares voted shall decide any questions and a plurality shall elect a Trustee, except when a larger vote is required by provided that where any provision of law or of this Declaration of Trust or the By-Laws or by law. If any question on which Bylaws requires that the Shareholders are entitled to vote would adversely affect the rights holders of any Series series or class of Shares, the shall vote of as an individual series or class then a majority (or such larger vote as is required as aforesaid) of the Shares of such Series that series or class which are entitled voted on the matter (or a plurality with respect to vote, voting separately, the election of a Trustee) shall also be required to decide such questionthat matter insofar as that series or class is concerned.
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Sources: Agreement and Declaration of Trust (Alliancebernstein Corporate Shares)
Quorum and Required Vote. Except when a larger quorum is required by law, by the By-By- Laws or by this Declaration of Trust, 40% of the Shares entitled to vote shall constitute a quorum at a Shareholders' meeting. When any one or more Series or classes Class is to vote as a single class separate separately from any other Shares which are to vote on the same matters as a separate class Series or classesClass, 40% of the Shares of each such class Series or Class entitled to vote shall constitute a quorum at a Shareholders' Shareholder's meeting of that classSeries or Class. Any meeting of Shareholders may be adjourned from time to time by a majority of the votes properly property cast upon the question, whether or not a quorum is present, and the meeting may be held as adjourned within a reasonable time after the date set for the original meeting without further notice. When a quorum is present at any meeting, a majority of the Shares voted shall decide any questions and a plurality shall elect a Trustee, except when a larger vote is required by any provision of this Declaration of Trust or the By-By- Laws or by law. If any question on which the Shareholders are entitled to vote would adversely affect the rights of any Series or class Class of Shares, the vote of a majority (or such larger vote as is required as aforesaid) of the Shares of such Series or class Class which are entitled to vote, voting separately, shall also be required to decide such question.
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Quorum and Required Vote. Except when a larger quorum is --------- ------------------------ required by law, by the By-Laws Bylaws or by this Declaration of Trust, 4010% of the Shares entitled to vote shall constitute a quorum at a Shareholders' meeting. When any one or more Series or classes Class is to vote as a single class separate from any other Shares which are to vote on the same matters as a separate class or classes, 4010% of the Shares of each such class entitled to vote shall constitute a quorum at a Shareholders' Shareholder's meeting of that class. Any meeting of Shareholders may be adjourned from time to time by a majority of the votes properly cast upon the question, whether or not a quorum is present, and the meeting may be held as adjourned within a reasonable time after the date set for the original meeting without further notice. When a quorum is present at any meeting, a majority of the Shares voted shall decide any questions and a plurality shall elect a Trustee, except when a larger vote is required by any provision of this Declaration of Trust or the By-Laws Bylaws or by law. If any question on which the Shareholders are entitled to vote would adversely affect (as defined in Rule 18f-2 under the ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇) the rights of any Series or class Class of Shares, the vote of a majority (or such larger vote as is required as aforesaid) of the Shares of such Series or class which are entitled to vote, voting separately, shall also be required to decide such question.
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Sources: Agreement and Declaration of Trust (Composite Bond & Stock Fund Inc)
Quorum and Required Vote. Except when a larger quorum is required by law, by the By-Laws Bylaws or by this Declaration of Trust, 4030% of the Shares votes entitled to vote be cast shall constitute a quorum at a Shareholders' ’ meeting. When any one or more Series or classes is to vote as a single class separate from any other Shares which are to vote on the same matters as a separate class or classes, 4030% of the Shares of votes entitled to be cast by each such class entitled to vote shall constitute a quorum at a Shareholders' ’ meeting of that class. Any meeting of Shareholders may be adjourned from time to time by a majority of the votes properly cast upon the question, whether or not a quorum is present, and the meeting may be held as adjourned within a reasonable time after the date set for the original meeting without further notice. When a quorum is present at any meeting, a majority of the Shares voted shall decide any questions and a plurality shall elect a Trustee, except when a larger vote is required by any provision of this Declaration of Trust or the By-Laws Bylaws or by law. If any question on which the Shareholders are entitled to vote would adversely affect the rights of any Series or class of Shares, the vote of a majority (or such larger vote as is required as aforesaid) of the Shares of such Series or class which are entitled to vote, voting separately, shall also be required to decide such question.
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Sources: Trust Agreement (Columbia Funds Variable Insurance Trust)
Quorum and Required Vote. Except when Unless a larger quorum percentage is required by law, by the By-Laws any provision of this Trust Instrument or by this Declaration of Trustthe Trustees, 40% one-third of the Shares entitled to vote in person or by proxy on a particular matter shall constitute be a quorum for the transaction of business at a Shareholders' meeting. When ’ meeting with respect to that matter, except that where any one provision of law or more Series of this Trust Instrument permits or classes is to requires that holders of any Class shall vote as a single class separate from any other Shares which are to vote on the same matters as a separate class or classesClass, 40% then one-third of the aggregate number of Shares of each such class that Class entitled to vote shall be necessary to constitute a quorum at a Shareholders' meeting for the transaction of business by that classClass. Any meeting of Shareholders may lesser number shall be sufficient for adjournments. Any adjourned from time to time by a majority of the votes properly cast upon the question, whether session or not a quorum is present, and the meeting sessions may be held as adjourned within a reasonable time after without the date set for the original meeting without necessity of further notice. When Except when a quorum larger vote is present at required by law, by any meetingprovision of this Trust Instrument or by the Trustees, a majority of the Shares voted in person or by proxy on a particular matter at a meeting at which a quorum is present shall decide any questions with respect to that matter and a plurality shall elect a Trustee, except when a larger vote is required by provided that where any provision of law or of this Declaration of Trust Instrument permits or requires that the By-Laws or by law. If any question on which the Shareholders are entitled to vote would adversely affect the rights holders of any Series or class of SharesClass shall vote as a Class, the vote of then a majority (or such larger vote as is required as aforesaid) of the Shares present in person or by proxy of such Series that Class or, if required by law, a Majority Shareholder Vote of that Class, voted on the matter in person or class which are entitled to vote, voting separately, by proxy shall also be required to decide such questionthat matter insofar as that Class is concerned.
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