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AZ Rev Stat § 10-724 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 10 - Corporations and Associations|§ 10-724 - Corporation's acceptance of votes

10-724.  Corporation's acceptance of votes A. If the name signed on a vote,  consent,  waiver or proxy appointment corresponds to the name of a shareholder,  the corporation if acting in good faith is entitled to accept the vote,  consent,  waiver or proxy appointment and give it effect as the act of the shareholder. B. If the name signed on a vote,  consent,  waiver or proxy appointment does not correspond to the name of its shareholder,  the corporation if acting in good faith is nevertheless entitled to accept the vote,  consent,  waiver or proxy appointment and give it effect as the act of the shareholder if: 1. The shareholder is an entity and the name signed purports to be that of an officer or agent of the entity. 2. The name signed purports to be that of an administrator,  executor,  guardian or conservator representing the shareholder and,  if the corporation requests,  evidence of fiduciary status acceptable to the corporation has been presented with respect to the vote,  consent,  waiver or proxy appointment. 3. The name signed purports to be that of a receiver or trustee in bankruptcy of the shareholder and,  if the corporation requests,  evidence of this status acceptable to the corporation has been presented with respect to the vote,  consent,  waiver or proxy appointment. 4. The name signed purports to be that of a pledgee,  beneficial owner or attorney-in-fact of the shareholder and,  if the corporation requests,  evidence acceptable to the corporation of the signatory's authority to sign for the shareholder has been presented with respect to the vote,  consent,  waiver or proxy appointment. 5. Two or more persons are the shareholder as cotenants or fiduciaries and the name signed purports to be the name of at least one of the co-owners and the person signing appears to be acting on behalf of all of the co-owners. C. The corporation is entitled to reject any vote,  consent,  waiver or proxy appointment if the secretary or other officer or agent authorized to tabulate votes,  acting in good faith,  has a reasonable basis for doubt about the validity of the signature on it or about the signatory's authority to sign for the shareholder. D. The corporation and its officer or its agent who accepts or rejects a vote,  consent,  waiver or proxy appointment in good faith and in accordance with the standards of this section are not liable in damages to the shareholder for the consequences of the acceptance or rejection. E. Corporate action based on the acceptance or rejection of a vote,  consent,  waiver or proxy appointment under this section is valid unless a court of competent jurisdiction determines otherwise.
AZ Rev Stat § 10-725 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 10 - Corporations and Associations|§ 10-725 - Quorum and voting requirements for voting groups

10-725.  Quorum and voting requirements for voting groups A. Shares entitled to vote as a separate voting group may take action on a matter at a meeting only if the quorum of those shares exists with respect to that matter. Unless the articles of incorporation or chapters 1 through 17 of this title provide otherwise,  a majority of the votes entitled to be cast on the matter by the voting group constitutes a quorum of that voting group for action on that matter. B. Unless otherwise provided in the articles of incorporation or bylaws,  once a share is represented for any purpose at a meeting,  it is deemed present for quorum purposes for the remainder of the meeting and for any adjournment of that meeting unless a new record date is or must be set for that adjourned meeting. C. If a quorum exists,  action on a matter,  other than the election of directors,  by a voting group is approved if the votes cast within the voting group favoring the action exceed the votes cast opposing the action,  unless the articles of incorporation or chapters 1 through 17 of this title require a greater number of affirmative votes. D. An amendment of articles of incorporation adding,  changing or deleting a quorum or voting requirement for a voting group greater than specified in subsection A or C of this section is governed by section 10-727. E. The election of directors is governed by section 10-728.
AZ Rev Stat § 10-726 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 10 - Corporations and Associations|§ 10-726 - Action by single and multiple voting groups

10-726.  Action by single and multiple voting groups A. If the articles of incorporation or chapters 1 through 17 of this title provide for voting by a single voting group on a matter,  action on that matter is taken when voted on by that voting group as provided in section 10-725. B. If the articles of incorporation or chapters 1 through 17 of this title provide for voting by two or more voting groups on a matter,  action on that matter is taken when voted on by each of those voting groups counted separately as provided in section 10-725. Voting by individual voting groups entitled to vote on a matter need not be simultaneous.
AZ Rev Stat § 10-727 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 10 - Corporations and Associations|§ 10-727 - Greater quorum or voting requirements

10-727.  Greater quorum or voting requirements A. The articles of incorporation may provide for a greater quorum or voting requirement for shareholders or voting groups of shareholders than is provided for by chapters 1 through 17 of this title. B. An amendment to the articles of incorporation that adds,  changes or deletes a greater quorum or voting requirement must meet the same quorum requirement and be adopted by the same vote and voting groups required to take action under the quorum and voting requirements then in effect or proposed to be adopted,  whichever is greater.
AZ Rev Stat § 10-728 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 10 - Corporations and Associations|§ 10-728 - Voting for directors; cumulative voting

10-728.  Voting for directors;  cumulative voting A. Unless otherwise provided in the articles of incorporation,  directors are elected by a plurality of the votes cast by the shares entitled to vote in the election at a meeting at which a quorum is present. B. At each election for directors,  shareholders are entitled to cumulate their votes by multiplying the number of votes they are entitled to cast by the number of directors for whom they are entitled to vote and casting the product for a single candidate or distributing the product among two or more candidates.
AZ Rev Stat § 10-3720 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 10 - Corporations and Associations|§ 10-3720 - Members' list for meeting

10-3720.  Members' list for meeting A. After fixing a record date for a meeting,  a corporation shall prepare an alphabetical list of the names of all of its members who are entitled to notice of the meeting. The list shall show the address and number of votes each member is entitled to vote at the meeting. The corporation shall prepare on a current basis through the time of the membership meeting another list of members,  if any,  who are entitled to vote at the meeting,  but not entitled to notice of the meeting and the corporation shall prepare that list on the same basis and make it a part of the list of members. B. For the purpose of communication with other members concerning the meeting the corporation shall make the list of members available for inspection by any member at the corporation's principal office or at another place identified in the meeting notice in the city where the meeting will be held. On written demand a member,  a member's agent or a member's attorney may inspect and,  subject to the limitations of section 10-11602,  subsection C,  and section 10-11605,  may copy the list,  during regular business hours and at the member's expense,  during the period it is available for inspection. C. The corporation shall make the list of members available at the meeting,  and any member,  a member's agent or a member's attorney may inspect the list at any time during the meeting or during any adjournment. D. If the corporation refuses to allow a member,  a member's agent or a member's attorney to inspect the list of members before or at the meeting or copy the list as permitted by subsection B of this section,  the court in the county where a corporation's principal office is located,  or if no principal office is located in this state,  the court in the county where a corporation's known place of business is located,  on application of the member,  may summarily order the inspection or copying at the corporation's expense and may postpone the meeting for which the list was prepared until the inspection or copying is complete. E. Refusal or failure to comply with this section does not affect the validity of any action taken at the meeting. F. The articles of incorporation or bylaws of a corporation organized primarily for religious purposes may limit or abolish the rights of a member under this section to inspect and copy any corporate record.
AZ Rev Stat § 10-3721 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 10 - Corporations and Associations|§ 10-3721 - Voting entitlement generally

10-3721.  Voting entitlement generally A. Unless the articles of incorporation or bylaws provide otherwise,  each member is entitled to one vote on each matter voted on by the members. A member is entitled to vote only on those matters expressly provided in the articles of incorporation or bylaws. B. Unless the articles of incorporation or bylaws or written agreement signed by the subject members and delivered to the corporation provide otherwise,  if a membership stands of record in the names of two or more persons,  those persons' acts with respect to voting shall have the following effect: 1. If only one votes,  the act binds all. 2. If more than one votes,  the vote shall be divided on a pro rata basis.
AZ Rev Stat § 10-3722 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 10 - Corporations and Associations|§ 10-3722 - Quorum requirements

10-3722.  Quorum requirements Unless chapters 24 through 40 of this title or the articles of incorporation provide for a higher or lower quorum the bylaws may provide the number or percentage of members entitled to vote,  present or represented by proxy,  or the number or percentage of votes entitled to be cast by members present or represented by proxy,  that shall constitute a quorum at a meeting of members. In the absence of that provision,  members,  present or represented by proxy,  holding one-tenth of the votes entitled to be cast,  shall constitute a quorum.
AZ Rev Stat § 10-3723 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 10 - Corporations and Associations|§ 10-3723 - Voting requirements

10-3723.  Voting requirements Unless chapters 24 through 40 of this title provide otherwise,  the articles of incorporation or the bylaws require a greater vote or voting by class,  if a quorum is present,  the affirmative vote of the votes represented and voting,  for which affirmative votes also constitute a majority of the required quorum,  is the act of the members.
AZ Rev Stat § 10-3724 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 10 - Corporations and Associations|§ 10-3724 - Proxies

10-3724.  Proxies A. A member may vote the member's votes in person or by proxy. B. Unless the articles of incorporation or bylaws prohibit or limit proxy voting,  a member may appoint a proxy to vote or otherwise act for the member by signing an appointment form,  either personally or by the member's attorney-in-fact. C. An appointment of a proxy is effective on receipt by the secretary or other officer or agent authorized to tabulate votes. An appointment is valid for eleven months unless a different period is expressly provided in the appointment form. D. An appointment of a proxy is revocable by the member unless the appointment form conspicuously states that it is irrevocable and the appointment is coupled with an interest. Appointments coupled with an interest include the appointment of any of the following: 1. A pledgee. 2. A person who purchased,  agreed to purchase,  holds an option to purchase or holds any other right to acquire the membership interest. 3. A creditor of the corporation who extended or continued credit to the corporation under terms requiring the appointment. 4. An employee of the corporation whose employment contract requires the appointment. 5. A party to a voting agreement created pursuant to section 10-3731. E. The death or incapacity of the member who appoints a proxy does not affect the right of the corporation to accept the proxy's authority unless the secretary or other officer or agent authorized to tabulate votes receives written notice of the death or incapacity before the proxy exercises authority under the appointment. F. Appointment of a proxy is revoked by the person who appoints the proxy by either: 1. Attending any meeting and voting in person. 2. Signing and delivering to the secretary or other officer or agent authorized to tabulate proxy votes either a writing stating that the appointment of the proxy is revoked or a subsequent appointment form. G. An appointment made irrevocable under subsection D of this section is revoked if the interest with which it is coupled is extinguished. H. A transferee for value of a membership interest subject to an irrevocable appointment may revoke the appointment if the transferee did not know of its existence at the time that the transferee acquired the membership interest and the existence of the irrevocable appointment was not noted conspicuously on the transfer documents. I. Subject to section 10-3727 and to any express limitation on the proxy's authority that appears on the face of the appointment form,  a corporation may accept the proxy's vote or other action as that of the member making the appointment.
AZ Rev Stat § 10-3725 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 10 - Corporations and Associations|§ 10-3725 - Cumulative voting for directors

10-3725.  Cumulative voting for directors A. If the articles of incorporation or bylaws provide for cumulative voting by members,  members may cumulate their votes for directors,  by multiplying the number of votes the members are entitled to cast by the number of directors for whom they are entitled to vote and casting the product for a single candidate or by distributing the product among two or more candidates. B. Cumulative voting is not authorized at a particular meeting unless either: 1. The meeting notice or statement accompanying the notice states conspicuously that cumulative voting is authorized. 2. A member who has the right to cumulate votes gives notice during the meeting and before the vote is taken of the member's intent to cumulate votes during the meeting,  and if one member gives this notice all other members in the same voting group participating in the election are entitled to cumulate their votes without giving further notice. C. A director elected by cumulative voting may be removed by the members without cause if the requirements of section 10-3808 are met unless the votes cast against removal,  or those members not consenting in writing or by ballot to the removal,  would be sufficient to elect that director if voted cumulatively at an election at which the same total number of votes were cast or,  if the action is taken by written consent or ballot,  all memberships entitled to vote were voted and the entire number of directors authorized at the time of the director's most recent election were then being elected.
AZ Rev Stat § 10-3726 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 10 - Corporations and Associations|§ 10-3726 - Other methods of electing directors

10-3726.  Other methods of electing directors A corporation may provide in its articles of incorporation or bylaws the process for election of directors by members or delegates by any of the following means: 1. On the basis of chapter or other organizational unit. 2. By region or other geographic unit. 3. By preferential voting. 4. By any other reasonable method.
AZ Rev Stat § 10-3727 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 10 - Corporations and Associations|§ 10-3727 - Corporation's acceptance of votes

10-3727.  Corporation's acceptance of votes A. If the name signed on a vote,  consent,  waiver or proxy appointment corresponds to the name of a member,  the corporation if acting in good faith is entitled to accept the vote,  consent,  waiver or proxy appointment and give it effect as the act of the member. B. If the name signed on a vote,  consent,  waiver or proxy appointment does not correspond to the record name of a member,  the corporation if acting in good faith is entitled to accept the vote,  consent,  waiver or proxy appointment and give it effect as the act of the member if: 1. The member is an entity and the name signed purports to be that of an officer or agent of the entity. 2. The name signed purports to be that of an administrator,  executor,  guardian or conservator representing the member and,  if the corporation requests,  evidence of fiduciary status acceptable to the corporation has been presented with respect to the vote,  consent,  waiver or proxy appointment. 3. The name signed purports to be that of a receiver or trustee in bankruptcy of the member,  and,  if the corporation requests,  evidence of this status acceptable to the corporation has been presented with respect to the vote,  consent,  waiver or proxy appointment. 4. The name signed purports to be that of a pledgee,  beneficial owner or attorney-in-fact of the member and,  if the corporation requests,  evidence acceptable to the corporation of the signatory's authority to sign for the member has been presented with respect to the vote,  consent,  waiver or proxy appointment. 5. Two or more persons hold the membership as cotenants or fiduciaries and the name signed purports to be the name of at least one of the coholders and the person signing appears to be acting on behalf of all the coholders. C. The corporation is entitled to reject a vote,  consent,  waiver or proxy appointment if the secretary or other officer or agent authorized to tabulate votes,  acting in good faith,  has reasonable basis for doubt about the validity of the signature on it or about the signatory's authority to sign for the member. D. The corporation and its officer or agent who accepts or rejects a vote,  consent,  waiver or proxy appointment in good faith and in accordance with the standards of this section are not liable in damages to the member for the consequences of the acceptance or rejection. E. Corporate action based on the acceptance or rejection of a vote,  consent,  waiver or proxy appointment under this section is valid unless a court of competent jurisdiction determines otherwise.
AZ Rev Stat § 10-730 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 10 - Corporations and Associations|§ 10-730 - Voting trusts

10-730.  Voting trusts One or more shareholders may create a voting trust,  conferring on one or more trustees the right to vote or otherwise act for them,  by signing an agreement setting out the provisions of the trust and transferring their shares to the trustee or trustees. The agreement may contain any lawful provision not inconsistent with the purposes of the trust.
AZ Rev Stat § 10-731 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 10 - Corporations and Associations|§ 10-731 - Voting agreements

10-731.  Voting agreements A. Two or more shareholders may provide for the manner in which they will vote their shares by signing an agreement for that purpose. B. Unless otherwise provided in the voting agreement,  a voting agreement created under this section is specifically enforceable.
AZ Rev Stat § 10-740 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 10 - Corporations and Associations|§ 10-740 - Definitions

10-740.  Definitions In this article,  unless the context otherwise requires: 1. " Derivative proceeding"  means a civil suit in the right of a domestic corporation or,  to the extent provided in section 10-747,  in the right of a foreign corporation. 2. " Independent person"  means a person with no personal interest in the transaction and no personal or other relationship which influences the person. 3. " Shareholder"  includes a beneficial owner whose shares are held in a voting trust or are held by a nominee on the beneficial owner's behalf.
AZ Rev Stat § 10-741 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 10 - Corporations and Associations|§ 10-741 - Standing

10-741.  Standing A shareholder may not commence or maintain a derivative proceeding unless the shareholder both: 1. Was a shareholder of the corporation at the time of the act or omission complained of or became a shareholder through transfer by operation of law from one who was a shareholder at that time. 2. Fairly and adequately represents the interests of the corporation in enforcing the right of the corporation.
AZ Rev Stat § 10-742 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 10 - Corporations and Associations|§ 10-742 - Demand

10-742.  Demand No shareholder may commence a derivative proceeding until both: 1. A written demand has been made on the corporation to take suitable action. 2. Ninety days have expired from the date the demand was made unless the shareholder has earlier been notified that the demand has been rejected by the corporation or unless the statute of limitations will expire within the ninety days or unless irreparable injury to the corporation would result by waiting for the expiration of the ninety day period.
AZ Rev Stat § 10-743 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 10 - Corporations and Associations|§ 10-743 - Stay of proceedings

10-743.  Stay of proceedings If the corporation commences an inquiry into the allegations made in the demand or complaint,  the court may stay any derivative proceeding for such period as the court deems appropriate.
AZ Rev Stat § 10-744 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 10 - Corporations and Associations|§ 10-744 - Dismissal

10-744.  Dismissal A. A derivative proceeding may be dismissed by the court on motion by the corporation on any legal grounds including the group specified in subsection B has determined in good faith after conducting a reasonable inquiry on which its conclusions are based that the maintenance of the derivative proceeding is not in the best interests of the corporation. B. The court may appoint a panel of one or more independent persons on motion by the corporation to determine whether the maintenance of the derivative proceeding is in the best interests of the corporation. In such case,  the plaintiff has the burden of proving by clear and convincing evidence that the requirements of subsection A have not been met. A person appointed by the court is not liable whatsoever for a determination made pursuant to this section.
AZ Rev Stat § 10-745 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 10 - Corporations and Associations|§ 10-745 - Discontinuance or settlement

10-745.  Discontinuance or settlement A derivative proceeding may not be discontinued or settled without the court's approval. If the court determines that a proposed discontinuance or settlement will substantially affect the interests of the corporation's shareholders or a class of shareholders,  the court shall direct that notice be given to the shareholders affected.