Missouri Revised Statutes
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 355.401 (2026)
Quorum and voting
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355.401. Quorum and voting. — 1. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the articles or bylaws, a quorum of a board of directors consists of a majority of the directors in office immediately before a meeting begins. In no event may the articles or bylaws authorize a quorum of fewer than the greater of one-third of the number of directors in office or two directors.
2. If a quorum is present when a vote is taken, the affirmative vote of a majority of directors present is the act of the board unless this chapter, the articles or bylaws require the vote of a greater number of directors.
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(L. 1994 H.B. 1095)
Effective 7-01-95
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 2
cases, 2014–2014 · leading case: Spirit & Truth Church v. Mark Barnaby, No. ED100421 (Mo. Ct. App. Apr. 29, 2014).
Spirit & Truth Church v. Mark Barnaby, No. ED100421 (Mo. Ct. App. Apr. 29, 2014). “Section 355.401 requires a majority vote of a quorum of the directors present at a meeting for the board to act.”
Spirit & Truth Church v. Barnaby, 428 S.W.3d 764 (Mo. Ct. App. 2014). “Section 355.401 requires a majority vote of a quorum of the directors present at a meeting for the board to act.”
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