Common use of Action by the Trustees Clause in Contracts

Action by the Trustees. (a) Except as expressly provided in this Agreement, the Trustees shall act by majority vote at a meeting duly called at which a quorum is present, including a meeting held by conference telephone, teleconference or other electronic media or communication equipment by means of which all persons participating in the meeting can communicate with each other; or by written consent of a majority of Trustees (or such greater number as may be required by applicable law) without a meeting. A majority of the Trustees shall constitute a quorum at any meeting. Meetings of the Trustees may be called orally or in writing by the President or by any one of the Trustees or as set forth in the By-Laws. Notice of the time, date and place of all Trustees’ meetings shall be given to each Trustee as set forth in the By-Laws; provided, however, that no notice is required if the Trustees provide for regular or stated meetings. Notice need not be given to any Trustee who attends the meeting without objecting to the lack of notice or who signs a waiver of notice either before or after the meeting. Except as expressly provided in this Agreement, the Trustees by majority vote may delegate to any Trustee or Trustees or committee authority to approve particular matters or take particular actions on behalf of the Trust. Any written consent or waiver may be provided and delivered to the Trust by facsimile or other similar electronic mechanism.

Appears in 9 contracts

Samples: Agreement and Declaration of Trust (Calamos Dynamic Convertible & Income Fund), Agreement and Declaration of Trust (Calamos Dynamic Convertible & Income Fund), Agreement and Declaration of Trust (Calamos Convertible & High Income Fund)

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Action by the Trustees. (a) Except as expressly provided in this AgreementDeclaration, the Trustees shall act by majority vote at a meeting duly called at which a quorum is present, including a meeting held by conference telephone, teleconference or other electronic media or communication equipment by means of which all persons participating in the meeting can communicate with each other; or by written consent of a majority of Trustees (or such greater number as may be required by applicable law) without a meeting. A majority of the Trustees shall constitute a quorum at any meeting. Meetings of the Trustees may be called orally or in writing by the President or by any one of the Trustees or as set forth in the By-LawsTrustees. Notice of the time, date and place of all Trustees' meetings shall be given to each Trustee as set forth in the By-Lawslaws; provided, however, that no notice is required if the Trustees provide for regular or stated meetings. Notice need not be given to any Trustee who attends the meeting without objecting to the lack of notice or who signs a waiver of notice either before or after the meeting. Except as expressly provided in this AgreementDeclaration, the Trustees by majority vote may delegate to any Trustee or Trustees or committee the authority to approve particular matters or take particular actions on behalf of the Trust. Any written consent or waiver may be provided and delivered to the Trust by facsimile or other similar electronic mechanism.

Appears in 7 contracts

Samples: Agreement And (Pioneer Tax Qualified Dividend Fund), Agreement and Declaration of Trust (Pioneer Tax Advantaged Balanced Fund), Pioneer International Income &Growth Trust

Action by the Trustees. (a) Except as expressly provided in this Agreement, the Trustees shall act by majority vote at a meeting duly called at which a quorum is present, including a meeting held by conference telephone, teleconference or other electronic media or communication equipment by means of which all persons participating in the meeting can communicate with each other; or by written consent of a majority of Trustees (or such greater number as may be required by applicable law) without a meeting. A majority of the Trustees shall constitute a quorum at any meeting. Meetings of the Trustees may be called orally or in writing by the President or by any one of the Trustees or as set forth in the By-Laws. Notice of the time, date and place of all Trustees' meetings shall be given to each Trustee as set forth in the By-Laws; provided, however, that no notice is required if the Trustees provide for regular or stated meetings. Notice need not be given to any Trustee who attends the meeting without objecting to the lack of notice or who signs a waiver of notice either before or after the meeting. Except as expressly provided in this Agreement, the Trustees by majority vote may delegate to any Trustee or Trustees or committee authority to approve particular matters or take particular actions on behalf of the Trust. Any written consent or waiver may be provided and delivered to the Trust by facsimile or other similar electronic mechanism.

Appears in 7 contracts

Samples: Calamos Global Total Return Fund, Calamos Convertible & High Income Fund, Calamos Global Dynamic Income Fund

Action by the Trustees. (a) Except as expressly provided in this Agreement, the Trustees shall act by majority vote at a meeting duly called at which a quorum is present, including a meeting held by conference telephone, teleconference or other electronic media or communication equipment by means of which all persons participating in the meeting can communicate with each other; or by written consent of a majority of Trustees (or such greater number as may be required by applicable law) without a meeting. A majority of the Trustees shall constitute a quorum at any meeting. Meetings of the Trustees may be called orally or in writing by the President or by any one of the Trustees or as set forth out in the By-Laws. Notice of the time, date and place of all Trustees’ meetings shall be given to each Trustee as set forth out in the By-Laws; provided, however, that no notice is required if the Trustees provide for regular or stated meetings. Notice need not be given to any Trustee who attends the meeting without objecting to the lack of notice or who signs a waiver of notice either before or after the meeting. Except as expressly provided in this Agreement, the Trustees by majority vote may delegate to any Trustee or Trustees or committee authority to approve particular matters or take particular actions on behalf of the Trust. Any written consent or waiver may be provided and delivered to the Trust by facsimile or other similar electronic mechanism.

Appears in 6 contracts

Samples: Agreement and Declaration of Trust (Miller/Howard High Income Equity Fund), Agreement and Declaration of Trust (Cushing American Renaissance Fund), Agreement and Declaration of Trust (Cushing Renaissance Fund)

Action by the Trustees. (a) Except as expressly provided in this AgreementDeclaration, the Trustees shall act by majority vote at a meeting duly called at which a quorum is present, including a meeting held by conference telephone, teleconference or other electronic media or communication equipment by means of which all persons participating in the meeting can communicate with each other; or by written consent of a majority of Trustees (or such greater number as may be required by applicable law) without a meeting. A majority of the Trustees shall constitute a quorum at any meeting. Meetings of the Trustees may be called orally or in writing by the President or by any one of the Trustees or as set forth in the By-LawsTrustees. Notice of the time, date and place of all Trustees’ meetings shall be given to each Trustee as set forth in the By-Lawslaws; provided, however, that no notice is required if the Trustees provide for regular or stated meetings. Notice need not be given to any Trustee who attends the meeting without objecting to the lack of notice or who signs a waiver of notice either before or after the meeting. Except as expressly provided in this AgreementDeclaration, the Trustees by majority vote may delegate to any Trustee or Trustees or committee the authority to approve particular matters or take particular actions on behalf of the Trust. Any written consent or waiver may be provided and delivered to the Trust by facsimile or other similar electronic mechanism.

Appears in 5 contracts

Samples: Agreement and Declaration of Trust (Pioneer Diversified High Income Trust), Agreement and Declaration of Trust (Pioneer High Income Trust), Agreement and Declaration of Trust (Pioneer Municipal High Income Advantage Trust)

Action by the Trustees. (a) Except as expressly provided in this Agreement, the Trustees shall act by majority vote at a meeting duly called at which a quorum is present, including a meeting held by conference telephone, teleconference or other electronic media or communication equipment by means of which all persons participating in the meeting can communicate with each other; or by written consent of a majority of Trustees (or such greater number as may be required by applicable law) without a meeting. A majority of the Trustees shall constitute a quorum at any meeting. Meetings of the Trustees may be called orally or in writing by the President or by any one of the Trustees or as set forth in the By-LawsTrustees. Notice of the time, date and place of all Trustees' meetings shall be given to each Trustee as set forth in the By-Lawslaws; provided, however, that no notice is required if the Trustees provide for regular or stated meetings. Notice need not be given to any Trustee who attends the meeting without objecting to the lack of notice or who signs a waiver of notice either before or after the meeting. Except as expressly provided in this Agreement, the Trustees by majority vote may delegate to any Trustee or Trustees or committee authority to approve particular matters or take particular actions on behalf of the Trust. Any written consent or waiver may be provided and delivered to the Trust by facsimile or other similar electronic mechanism.

Appears in 4 contracts

Samples: Declaration of Trust (Pioneer High Income Trust), Agreement And (Pioneer Municipal Advantage Trust), Declaration of Trust (Pioneer High Income Trust)

Action by the Trustees. (a) Except as expressly provided in this AgreementDeclaration, the Trustees shall act by majority vote at a meeting duly called at which a quorum is present, including a meeting held by conference telephone, teleconference or other electronic media or communication equipment by means of which all persons participating in the meeting can communicate with each other; or by written consent of a majority of Trustees (or such greater number as may be required by applicable law) without a meeting. A majority of the Trustees shall constitute a quorum at any meeting. Meetings of the Trustees may be called orally or in writing by the President or by any one of the Trustees or as set forth in the By-Laws. Notice of the time, date and place of all Trustees’ meetings shall be given to each Trustee as set forth in the By-Laws; provided, however, that no notice is required if the Trustees provide for regular or stated meetings. Notice need not be given to any Trustee who attends the meeting without objecting to the lack of notice or who signs a waiver of notice either before or after the meeting. Except as expressly provided in this Agreement, the Trustees by majority vote may delegate to any Trustee or Trustees or committee 12966669/2 authority to approve particular matters or take particular actions on behalf of the Trust. Any written consent or waiver may be provided and delivered to the Trust by facsimile or other similar electronic mechanism. A Trustee who with respect to the Trust is not an Interested Person shall be deemed to be independent and disinterested when making any determinations or taking any action as a Trustee, whether pursuant to the 1940 Act, the Delaware Act or otherwise.

Appears in 4 contracts

Samples: Agreement and Declaration of Trust (Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund), Agreement and Declaration of Trust (Calamos Convertible & High Income Fund), Agreement and Declaration of Trust (Calamos Global Total Return Fund)

Action by the Trustees. (a) Except as expressly provided in this Agreement, the The Trustees shall act by majority vote at a meeting duly called (including at a telephonic meeting at which all participants can hear one another, unless the 1940 Act requires that a particular action be taken only at a meeting of the Trustees in person) at which a quorum is present, including a meeting held by conference telephone, teleconference or other electronic media or communication equipment by means of which all persons participating in the meeting can communicate with each other; present or by written consent of a majority of Trustees (or such greater number as may be required by applicable law) without a meeting. A majority One-third of the Trustees shall constitute a quorum at any meeting. Meetings of the Trustees may be called orally or in writing by the President or by any one Chairman of the Trustees or as set forth in the By-Lawsby any two other Trustees. Notice of the time, date and place of all Trustees’ Trustees meetings shall be given to each Trustee as set forth by telephone, facsimile or other electronic mechanism sent to his home or business address at least twenty-four hours in advance of the Bymeeting or by written notice mailed to his home or business address at least seventy-Laws; provided, however, that no notice is required if two hours in advance of the Trustees provide for regular or stated meetingsmeeting. Notice need not be given to any Trustee who attends the meeting without objecting to the lack of notice or who signs a waiver of notice either before before, at or after the meeting. Except as expressly provided in this AgreementSubject to the requirements of the 1940 Act, the Trustees by majority vote may delegate to any Trustee or Trustees or committee authority to approve particular matters or take particular actions on behalf of the Trust. Any written consent or waiver may be provided and delivered to the Trust by facsimile or other similar electronic mechanism.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Westport Funds, Pimco Variable Insurance Trust, Marsico Investment Fund

Action by the Trustees. (a) Except as expressly provided in this AgreementDeclaration, the Trustees shall act by majority vote at a meeting duly called at which a quorum is present, including a meeting held by conference telephone, teleconference or other electronic media or communication equipment by means of which all persons participating in the meeting can communicate with each other; or by written consent of a majority of Trustees (or such greater number as may be required by applicable law) without a meeting. A majority of the Trustees shall constitute a quorum at any meeting. Meetings of the Trustees may be called orally or in writing by the President or by any one of the Trustees or as set forth out in the By-Laws. Notice of the time, date and place of all Trustees’ meetings shall be given to each Trustee as set forth out in the By-Laws; provided, however, that no notice is required if the Trustees provide for regular or stated meetings. Notice need not be given to any Trustee who attends the meeting without objecting to the lack of notice or who signs a waiver of notice either before or after the meeting. Except as expressly provided in this AgreementDeclaration, the Trustees by majority vote may delegate to any Trustee or Trustees or committee authority to approve particular matters or take particular actions on behalf of the Trust. Any written consent or waiver may be provided and delivered to the Trust by facsimile or other similar electronic mechanism.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Agreement and Declaration of Trust (Miller/Howard High Income Equity Fund), Agreement and Declaration of Trust (Miller/Howard High Income Equity Fund)

Action by the Trustees. (a) Except as expressly provided in this AgreementDeclaration, the Trustees shall act by majority vote at a meeting duly called at which a quorum is present, including a meeting held by conference telephone, teleconference or other electronic media or communication equipment by means of which all persons participating in the meeting can communicate with each other; or by written consent of a majority of Trustees (or such greater number as may be required by applicable law) without a meeting. A majority of the Trustees shall constitute a quorum at any meeting. Meetings of the Trustees may be called orally or in writing by the President or by any one of the Trustees or as set forth out in the By-Laws. Notice of the time, date and place of all Trustees’ meetings shall be given to each Trustee as set forth out in the By-Laws; provided, however, that no notice is required if the Trustees provide for regular or stated meetings. Notice need not be given to any Trustee who attends the meeting without objecting to the lack of notice or who signs a waiver of notice either before or after the meeting. Except as expressly provided in this AgreementDeclaration, the Trustees by majority vote may delegate to any Trustee or Trustees or committee authority to approve particular matters or take particular actions on behalf of the Trust. Any written consent or waiver may be provided and delivered to the Trust by facsimile facsimile, electronic mail, text message or other similar electronic mechanism.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Agreement and Declaration of Trust (FNEX Ventures), Agreement and Declaration of Trust (PRISM Multi Strategy Fund)

Action by the Trustees. (a) Except as expressly provided in this Agreement, the Trustees shall act by majority vote at a meeting duly called at which a quorum is present, including a meeting held by conference telephone, teleconference or other electronic media or communication equipment by means of which all persons participating in the meeting can communicate with each other; or by written consent of a majority of Trustees (or such greater number as may be required by applicable law) without a meeting. A majority of the Trustees shall constitute a quorum at any meeting. Meetings of the Trustees may be called orally or in writing by the President or by any one of the Trustees or as set forth out in the By-Laws. Notice of the time, date and place of all Trustees' meetings shall be given to each Trustee as set forth out in the By-Laws; provided, however, that no notice is required if the Trustees provide for regular or stated meetings. Notice need not be given to any Trustee who attends the meeting without objecting to the lack of notice or who signs a waiver of notice either before or after the meeting. Except as expressly provided in this Agreement, the Trustees by majority vote may delegate to any Trustee or Trustees or committee authority to approve particular matters or take particular actions on behalf of the Trust. Any written consent or waiver may be provided and delivered to the Trust by facsimile or other similar electronic mechanism.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Agreement and Declaration of Trust (Cushing MLP Total Return Fund)

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Action by the Trustees. (a) Except as expressly provided in this AgreementDeclaration, the Trustees shall act by majority vote at a meeting duly called at which a quorum is present, including a meeting held by conference telephone, teleconference or other electronic media or communication equipment by means of which all persons participating in the meeting can communicate with each other; or by written consent of a majority of Trustees (or such greater number as may be required by applicable law) without a meeting. A majority of the Trustees shall constitute a quorum at any meeting. Meetings of the Trustees may be called orally or in writing by the President or by any one of the Trustees or as set forth in the By-Laws. Notice of the time, date and place of all Trustees' meetings shall be given to each Trustee as set forth in the By-Laws; provided, however, that no notice is required if the Trustees provide for regular or stated meetings. Notice need not be given to any Trustee who attends the meeting without objecting to the lack of notice or who signs a waiver of notice either before or after the meeting. Except as expressly provided in this Agreement, the Trustees by majority vote may delegate to any Trustee or Trustees or committee 12966669/2 Agreements and Declarations of Trust - CHI Third A&R Agreement and Declaration of Trust authority to approve particular matters or take particular actions on behalf of the Trust. Any written consent or waiver may be provided and delivered to the Trust by facsimile or other similar electronic mechanism.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Agreement and Declaration (Calamos Convertible Opportunities & Income Fund)

Action by the Trustees. (a) Except as expressly provided in this AgreementDeclaration, the Trustees shall act by majority vote at a meeting duly called at which a quorum is present, including a meeting held by conference telephone, teleconference or other electronic media or communication equipment by means of which all persons participating in the meeting can communicate with each other; or by written consent of a majority of Trustees (or such greater number as may be required by applicable law) without a meeting. A majority of the Trustees shall constitute a quorum at any meeting. Meetings of the Trustees may be called orally or in writing by the President or by any one of the Trustees or as set forth in the By-Laws. Notice of the time, date and place of all Trustees' meetings shall be given to each Trustee as set forth in the By-Laws; provided, however, that no notice is required if the Trustees provide for regular or stated meetings. Notice need not be given to any Trustee who attends the meeting without objecting to the lack of notice or who signs a waiver of notice either before or after the meeting. Except as expressly provided in this Agreement, the Trustees by majority vote may delegate to any Trustee or Trustees or committee authority to approve particular matters or take particular actions on behalf of the Trust. Any written consent or waiver may be provided and delivered to the Trust by facsimile or other similar electronic mechanism.. 12966669/2 142 Agreements and Declarations of Trust - CHW Second A&R Agreement and Declaration of Trust

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Agreement and Declaration (Calamos Global Dynamic Income Fund)

Action by the Trustees. (a) Except as expressly provided in this AgreementDeclaration, the Trustees shall act by majority vote at a meeting duly called at which a quorum is present, including a meeting held by conference telephone, teleconference or other electronic media or communication equipment by means of which all persons participating in the meeting can communicate with each other; or by written consent of a majority of Trustees (or such greater number as may be required by applicable law) without a meeting. A majority of the Trustees shall constitute a quorum at any meeting. Meetings of the Trustees may be called orally or in writing by the President or by any one of the Trustees or as set forth out in the By-Laws. Notice of the time, date and place of all Trustees’ meetings shall be given to each Trustee as set forth out in the By-Laws; provided, however, that no notice is required if the Trustees provide for regular or stated meetings. Notice need not be given to any Trustee who attends the meeting without objecting to the lack of notice or who signs a waiver of notice either before or after the meeting. Except as expressly provided in this AgreementDeclaration, the Trustees by majority vote may delegate to any Trustee or Trustees or committee authority to approve particular matters or take particular actions on behalf of the Trust. Any written consent or waiver may be provided and delivered to the Trust by facsimile facsimile, electronic mail, text message or other similar electronic mechanism.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Agreement and Declaration of Trust (Crow Point Global Dividend Plus Fund)

Action by the Trustees. (a) Except as expressly provided in this Agreement, the The Trustees shall act by majority vote ----------------------- at a meeting duly called (including at a telephonic meeting, unless the Investment Company Act requires that a particular action be taken only at a meeting of the Trustees in person) at which a quorum is present, including a meeting held by conference telephone, teleconference or other electronic media or communication equipment by means of which all persons participating in the meeting can communicate with each other; present or by written consent of a majority of the Trustees (or such greater number as may be required by applicable law) without a meeting. A majority of the Trustees shall constitute a quorum at any meeting. Meetings of the Trustees may be called orally or in writing by the President Chairman of the Board of Trustees or by any one of the Trustees or as set forth in the By-Lawstwo other Trustees. Notice of the time, date and place of all Trustees’ Trustees meetings shall be given to each Trustee as set forth by telephone, facsimile, e-mail, or other electronic mechanism sent to his home or business address at least 24 hours in advance of the By-Laws; provided, however, that no meeting or by written notice is required if mailed to his home or business address at least 72 hours in advance of the Trustees provide for regular or stated meetingsmeeting. Notice need not be given to any Trustee who attends the meeting without objecting to the lack of notice or who signs a waiver of notice either before or after the meeting. Except as expressly provided in this AgreementSubject to the requirements of the Investment Company Act, the Trustees by majority vote may delegate to any Trustee or Trustees or committee authority to approve particular matters or take particular actions on behalf of the Trust. Any written consent or waiver may be provided and delivered to the Trust by facsimile facsimile, e-mail, or other similar electronic mechanism.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Peoples Avenger Fund Business Trust

Action by the Trustees. (a) Except as expressly provided in this AgreementDeclaration, the Trustees shall act by majority vote at a meeting duly called at which a quorum is present, including a meeting held by conference telephone, teleconference or other electronic media or communication equipment by means of which all persons participating in the meeting can communicate with each other; or by written consent of a majority of Trustees (or such greater number as may be required by applicable law) without a meeting. A majority of the Trustees shall constitute a quorum at any meeting. Meetings of the Trustees may be called orally or in writing by the President or by any one of the Trustees or as set forth in the By-Laws. Notice of the time, date and place of all Trustees’ meetings shall be given to each Trustee as set forth in the By-Laws; provided, however, that no notice is required if the Trustees provide for regular or stated meetings. Notice need not be given to any Trustee who attends the meeting without objecting to the lack of notice or who signs a waiver of notice either before or after the meeting. Except as expressly provided in this Agreement, the Trustees by majority vote may delegate to any Trustee or Trustees or committee authority to approve particular matters or take particular actions on behalf of the Trust. Any written consent or waiver may be provided and delivered to the Trust by facsimile or other similar electronic mechanism.. 12966669/2

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Agreement and Declaration (Calamos Global Dynamic Income Fund)

Action by the Trustees. (a) Except as expressly provided in this Agreement, the The Trustees shall act by majority vote ------------------------ at a meeting duly called (including at a telephonic meeting, unless the Investment Company Act requires that a particular action be taken only at a meeting of the Trustees in person) at which a quorum is present, including a meeting held by conference telephone, teleconference or other electronic media or communication equipment by means of which all persons participating in the meeting can communicate with each other; present or by written consent of a majority of the Trustees (or such greater number as may be required by applicable law) without a meeting. A majority of the Trustees shall constitute a quorum at any meeting. Meetings of the Trustees may be called orally or in writing by the President Chairman of the Board of Trustees or by any one of the Trustees or as set forth in the By-Lawstwo other Trustees. Notice of the time, date and place of all Trustees’ Trustees meetings shall be given to each Trustee as set forth by telephone, facsimile, e-mail, or other electronic mechanism sent to his home or business address at least 24 hours in advance of the By-Laws; provided, however, that no meeting or by written notice is required if mailed to his home or business address at least 72 hours in advance of the Trustees provide for regular or stated meetingsmeeting. Notice need not be given to any Trustee who attends the meeting without objecting to the lack of notice or who signs a waiver of notice either before or after the meeting. Except as expressly provided in this AgreementSubject to the requirements of the Investment Company Act, the Trustees by majority vote may delegate to any Trustee or Trustees or committee authority to approve particular matters or take particular actions on behalf of the Trust. Any written consent or waiver may be provided and delivered to the Trust by facsimile facsimile, e-mail, or other similar electronic mechanism.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Peoples Avenger Fund Business Trust

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