N.Y. BSC Law § 707
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Quorum of directors
Official statutory text
§ 707. Quorum of directors.\n Unless a greater proportion is required by the certificate of\nincorporation, a majority of the entire board shall constitute a quorum\nfor the transaction of business or of any specified item of business,\nexcept that the certificate of incorporation or the by-laws may fix the\nquorum at less than a majority of the entire board but not less than\none-third thereof.\n
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