Pittsburgh, PA asked in Business Formation for Pennsylvania

Q: non-profit board of directors voting limits

in a non profit corporation (in this case a parent run 501c3 youth sport organization) can voting be limited to one per family even if two members of the family are on the board of directors? How should that be written?

(Pennsylvania)

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Michael Cherewka
Michael Cherewka
Answered
  • Wormleysburg, PA
  • Licensed in Pennsylvania

A: in general , yes, you can draft or revise your Bylaws to limit voting as you describe. you should consult with your attorney to review your Articles and Bylaws before attempting to draft the voting restrictions as you describe them

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