Common use of Resignation and Vacancies Clause in Contracts

Resignation and Vacancies. Any director may resign at any time upon written notice to the attention of the Secretary of the corporation. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 223(a)(1) and 223(a)(2) of the Delaware General Corporation Law, any vacancy or newly created directorship may be filled by a majority of the directors then in office (including any directors that have tendered a resignation effective at a future date), though less than a quorum, or by a sole remaining director, and the directors so chosen shall hold office until the next annual election and until their successors are duly elected and shall qualify, unless sooner displaced; provided, however, that where such vacancy or newly created directorship occurs among the directors elected by the holders of a class or series of stock, the holders of shares of such class or series may override the Board of Directors’ action to fill such vacancy or newly created directorship by (i) voting for their own designee to fill such vacancy or newly created directorship at a meeting of the corporation’s stockholders or (ii) written consent, if the consenting stockholders hold a sufficient number of shares to elect their designee at a meeting of the stockholders. If at any time, by reason of death or resignation or other cause, the corporation should have no directors in office, then any officer or any stockholder or an executor, administrator, trustee or guardian of a stockholder, or other fiduciary entrusted with like responsibility for the person or estate of a stockholder, may call a special meeting of stockholders in accordance with the provisions of the certificate of incorporation or these bylaws, or may apply to the Court of Chancery for a decree summarily ordering an election as provided in Section 211 of the Delaware General Corporation Law. If, at the time of filling any vacancy or any newly created directorship, the directors then in office constitute less than a majority of the whole board (as constituted immediately prior to any such increase), then the Court of Chancery may, upon application of any stockholder or stockholders holding at least 10% of the total number of the shares at the time outstanding having the right to vote for such directors, summarily order an election to be held to fill any such vacancies or newly created directorships, or to replace the directors chosen by the directors then in office as aforesaid, which election shall be governed by the provisions of Section 211 of the Delaware General Corporation Law as far as applicable.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Merger Agreement (AvidXchange Holdings, Inc.), Bylaws, Bylaws

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Resignation and Vacancies. Any director may resign at any time effective upon giving oral or written notice to the attention Chairman of the Board, the President, the Secretary or the Board of Directors, unless the corporationnotice specifies a later time for the effectiveness of such resignation. Notwithstanding If the provisions resignation of Section 223(a)(1) and 223(a)(2) a director is effective at a future time, the Board of Directors may elect a successor to take office when the Delaware General Corporation Law, any vacancy or newly created directorship resignation becomes effective. Vacancies on the Board of Directors may be filled by a majority of the remaining directors, or if the number of directors then in office (including any directors that have tendered a resignation effective at a future date), though is less than a quorumquorum by (i) unanimous written consent of the directors then in office, (ii) the affirmative vote of a majority of the directors then in office at a meeting held pursuant to notice or waivers of notice, or by (iii) a sole remaining director; however, a vacancy created by the removal of a director by the vote or written consent of the shareholders or by court order may be filled only by the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares represented and voting at a duly held meeting at which a quorum is present (which shares voting affirmatively also constitute at least a majority of the directors required quorum), or by the unanimous written consent of all shares entitled to vote thereon. Each director so chosen elected shall hold office until the next annual election meeting of the shareholders and until their successors are duly a successor has been elected and shall qualifyqualified, unless sooner displaced; providedor until his or her death, however, that where such resignation or removal. A vacancy or newly vacancies in the Board of Directors shall be deemed to exist (i) in the event of the death, resignation or removal of any director, (ii) if the Board of Directors by resolution declares vacant the office of a director who has been declared of unsound mind by an order of court or convicted of a felony, (iii) if the authorized number of directors is increased, or (iv) if the shareholders fail, at any meeting of shareholders at which any director or directors are elected, to elect the full authorized number of directors to be elected at that meeting. The shareholders may elect a director or directors at any time to fill any vacancy or vacancies not filled by the directors, but any such election by written consent, other than to fill a vacancy created directorship occurs among by removal, shall require the directors elected by consent of the holders of a class or series of stock, the holders of shares of such class or series may override the Board of Directors’ action to fill such vacancy or newly created directorship by (i) voting for their own designee to fill such vacancy or newly created directorship at a meeting of the corporation’s stockholders or (ii) written consent, if the consenting stockholders hold a sufficient number of shares to elect their designee at a meeting of the stockholders. If at any time, by reason of death or resignation or other cause, the corporation should have no directors in office, then any officer or any stockholder or an executor, administrator, trustee or guardian of a stockholder, or other fiduciary entrusted with like responsibility for the person or estate of a stockholder, may call a special meeting of stockholders in accordance with the provisions of the certificate of incorporation or these bylaws, or may apply to the Court of Chancery for a decree summarily ordering an election as provided in Section 211 of the Delaware General Corporation Law. If, at the time of filling any vacancy or any newly created directorship, the directors then in office constitute less than a majority of the whole board (as constituted immediately prior outstanding shares entitled to any such increase), then the Court vote thereon. A director may not be elected by written consent to fill a vacancy created by removal except by unanimous consent of Chancery may, upon application of any stockholder or stockholders holding at least 10% of the total number of the all shares at the time outstanding having the right entitled to vote for such the election of directors, summarily order an election to be held to fill any such vacancies or newly created directorships, or to replace the directors chosen by the directors then in office as aforesaid, which election shall be governed by the provisions of Section 211 of the Delaware General Corporation Law as far as applicable.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: By Laws (Eurosport Active World Corp), By Laws (Eagle Aero Holdings CORP), By Laws (Eagle Aero Holdings CORP)

Resignation and Vacancies. Any director may resign at any time upon written notice given in writing or by electronic transmission to the attention Company. A resignation is effective when the resignation is delivered unless the resignation specifies a later effective date or an effective date determined upon the happening of an event or events. A resignation which is conditioned upon the director failing to receive a specified vote for reelection as a director may provide that it is irrevocable. Unless otherwise provided in the certificate of incorporation or these bylaws, when one or more directors resign from the Board, effective at a future date, a majority of the Secretary directors then in office, including those who have so resigned, shall have power to fill such vacancy or vacancies, the vote thereon to take effect when such resignation or resignations shall become effective. Unless otherwise provided in the certificate of incorporation or these bylaws: (i) Vacancies and newly created directorships resulting from any increase in the authorized number of directors elected by all of the corporation. Notwithstanding stockholders having the provisions of Section 223(a)(1) and 223(a)(2) of the Delaware General Corporation Law, any vacancy or newly created directorship right to vote as a single class may be filled by a majority of the directors then in office (including any directors that have tendered a resignation effective at a future date)office, though although less than a quorum, or by a sole remaining director. (ii) Whenever the holders of any class or classes of stock or series thereof are entitled to elect one or more directors by the provisions of the certificate of incorporation, vacancies and the directors so chosen shall hold office until the next annual election and until their successors are duly elected and shall qualify, unless sooner displaced; provided, however, that where such vacancy or newly created directorship occurs among directorships of such class or classes or series may be filled by a majority of the directors elected by the holders of a class or series of stock, the holders of shares of such class or classes or series may override the Board of Directors’ action to fill such vacancy thereof then in office, or newly created directorship by (i) voting for their own designee to fill such vacancy or newly created directorship at a meeting of the corporation’s stockholders or (ii) written consent, if the consenting stockholders hold a sufficient number of shares to elect their designee at a meeting of the stockholderssole remaining director so elected. If at any time, by reason of death or resignation or other cause, the corporation Company should have no directors in office, then any officer or any stockholder or an executor, administrator, trustee or guardian of a stockholder, or other fiduciary entrusted with like responsibility for the person or estate of a stockholder, may call a special meeting of stockholders in accordance with the provisions of the certificate of incorporation or these bylaws, or may apply to the Court of Chancery for a decree summarily ordering an election as provided in Section 211 of the Delaware General Corporation LawDGCL. If, at the time of filling any vacancy or any newly created directorship, the directors then in office constitute less than a majority of the whole board Board (as constituted immediately prior to any such increase), then the Court of Chancery may, upon application of any stockholder or stockholders holding at least 10% of the total number of the shares voting stock at the time outstanding having the right to vote for such directors, summarily order an election to be held to fill any such vacancies or newly created directorships, or to replace the directors chosen by the directors then in office as aforesaid, which election shall be governed by the provisions of Section 211 of the Delaware General Corporation Law DGCL as far as applicable. A director elected to fill a vacancy shall be elected for the unexpired term of his or her predecessor in office and until such director’s successor is elected and qualified, or until such director’s earlier death, resignation or removal.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Merger Agreement (Ii-Vi Inc), Merger Agreement (Coherent Inc), Merger Agreement (Lumentum Holdings Inc.)

Resignation and Vacancies. Any director may resign at any time upon written notice given in writing or by electronic transmission to the attention Corporation; provided, however, that if such notice is given by electronic transmission, such electronic transmission must either set forth or be submitted with information from which it can be determined that the electronic transmission was authorized by the director. A resignation is effective when the resignation is delivered unless the resignation specifies a later effective date or an effective date determined upon the happening of an event or events. Unless otherwise specified in the notice of resignation, acceptance of such resignation shall not be necessary to make it effective. A resignation which is conditioned upon the director failing to receive a specified vote for reelection as a director may provide that it is irrevocable. Unless otherwise provided in the Certificate of Incorporation or these Bylaws, when one or more directors resign from the Board of Directors, effective at a future date, a majority of the Secretary directors then in office, including those who have so resigned, shall have power to fill such vacancy or vacancies, the vote thereon to take effect when such resignation or resignations shall become effective. Unless otherwise provided in the Certificate of Incorporation or these Bylaws or if authorized by resolution of the corporation. Notwithstanding Board of Directors, vacancies and newly created directorships resulting from any increase in the provisions authorized number of Section 223(a)(1) and 223(a)(2) directors elected by all of the Delaware General Corporation Law, any vacancy or newly created directorship may stockholders having the right to vote as a single class shall be filled only by a majority of the directors then in office (including any directors that have tendered a resignation effective at a future date)office, though although less than a quorum, or by a sole remaining director, and not by the stockholders. If the directors are divided into classes, a person so chosen elected by the directors then in office to fill a vacancy or newly created directorship shall hold office until the next annual election of the class for which such director shall have been chosen and until their successors are his or her successor shall have been duly elected and shall qualify, unless sooner displaced; provided, however, that where such vacancy or newly created directorship occurs among the directors elected by the holders of a class or series of stock, the holders of shares of such class or series may override the Board of Directors’ action to fill such vacancy or newly created directorship by (i) voting for their own designee to fill such vacancy or newly created directorship at a meeting of the corporation’s stockholders or (ii) written consent, if the consenting stockholders hold a sufficient number of shares to elect their designee at a meeting of the stockholders. If at any time, by reason of death or resignation or other cause, the corporation should have no directors in office, then any officer or any stockholder or an executor, administrator, trustee or guardian of a stockholder, or other fiduciary entrusted with like responsibility for the person or estate of a stockholder, may call a special meeting of stockholders in accordance with the provisions of the certificate of incorporation or these bylaws, or may apply to the Court of Chancery for a decree summarily ordering an election as provided in Section 211 of the Delaware General Corporation Lawqualified. If, at the time of filling any vacancy or any newly created directorship, the directors then in office constitute less than a majority of the whole board Board of Directors (as constituted immediately prior to any such increase), then the Court of Chancery may, upon application of any stockholder or stockholders holding at least 10% of the total number voting power of the shares capital stock of the Corporation at the time outstanding having the right to vote for such directors, summarily order an election to be held to fill any such vacancies or newly created directorships, or to replace the directors chosen by the directors then in office as aforesaid, which election shall be governed by the provisions of Section 211 of the Delaware General Corporation Law DGCL as far as applicable.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Merger Agreement (ConversionPoint Holdings, Inc.), Merger Agreement (ConversionPoint Holdings, Inc.), Merger Agreement (Inuvo, Inc.)

Resignation and Vacancies. Any director may resign at any time upon written notice given in writing or by electronic transmission to the attention Corporation; provided, however, that if such notice is given by electronic transmission, such electronic transmission must either set forth or be submitted with information from which it can be determined that the electronic transmission was authorized by the director. A resignation is effective when the resignation is delivered unless the resignation specifies a later effective date or an effective date determined upon the happening of an event or events. Acceptance of such resignation shall not be necessary to make it effective. A resignation which is conditioned upon the director failing to receive a specified vote for reelection as a director may provide that it is irrevocable. Unless otherwise provided in the certificate of incorporation or these bylaws, when one or more directors resign from the board of directors, effective at a future date, a majority of the Secretary directors then in office, including those who have so resigned, shall have power to fill such vacancy or vacancies, the vote thereon to take effect when such resignation or resignations shall become effective. Unless otherwise provided in the certificate of incorporation or these bylaws, vacancies and newly created directorships resulting from any increase in the authorized number of directors elected by all of the corporation. Notwithstanding stockholders having the provisions of Section 223(a)(1) and 223(a)(2) of the Delaware General Corporation Law, any vacancy or newly created directorship may right to vote as a single class shall be filled only by a majority of the directors then in office (including any directors that have tendered a resignation effective at a future date)office, though although less than a quorum, or by a sole remaining director, and . If the directors are divided into classes, a person so chosen elected by the directors then in office to fill a vacancy or newly created directorship shall hold office until the next annual election of the class for which such director shall have been chosen and until their successors are his or her successor shall have been duly elected and shall qualify, unless sooner displaced; provided, however, that where such vacancy or newly created directorship occurs among the directors elected by the holders of a class or series of stock, the holders of shares of such class or series may override the Board of Directors’ action to fill such vacancy or newly created directorship by (i) voting for their own designee to fill such vacancy or newly created directorship at a meeting of the corporation’s stockholders or (ii) written consent, if the consenting stockholders hold a sufficient number of shares to elect their designee at a meeting of the stockholders. If at any time, by reason of death or resignation or other cause, the corporation should have no directors in office, then any officer or any stockholder or an executor, administrator, trustee or guardian of a stockholder, or other fiduciary entrusted with like responsibility for the person or estate of a stockholder, may call a special meeting of stockholders in accordance with the provisions of the certificate of incorporation or these bylaws, or may apply to the Court of Chancery for a decree summarily ordering an election as provided in Section 211 of the Delaware General Corporation Lawqualified. If, at the time of filling any vacancy or any newly created directorship, the directors then in office constitute less than a majority of the whole board of directors (as constituted immediately prior to any such increase), then the Court of Chancery may, upon application of any stockholder or stockholders holding at least 10% of the total number of the shares voting stock at the time outstanding having the right to vote for such directors, summarily order an election to be held to fill any such vacancies or newly created directorships, or to replace the directors chosen by the directors then in office as aforesaid, which election shall be governed by the provisions of Section 211 of the Delaware General Corporation Law DGCL as far as applicable.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Plan of Conversion (Asv Holdings, Inc.), Plan of Conversion (A.S.V., LLC), Plan of Conversion (A.S.V., LLC)

Resignation and Vacancies. Any director may resign at any time upon written notice given in writing or by electronic transmission to the attention of the Secretary of the corporation. Notwithstanding When one or more directors so resigns and the provisions of Section 223(a)(1) and 223(a)(2) resignation is effective at a future date, a majority of the Delaware General Corporation Lawdirectors then in office, any including those who have so resigned, shall have power to fill such vacancy or vacancies, the vote thereon to take effect when such resignation or resignations shall become effective, and each director so chosen shall hold office as provided in this section in the filling of other vacancies. Unless otherwise provided in the certificate of incorporation or these bylaws, vacancies and newly created directorship directorships resulting from any increase in the authorized number of directors elected by all of the stockholders having the right to vote as a single class may be filled by a majority of the directors then in office (including any directors that have tendered a resignation effective at a future date)office, though although less than a quorum, or by a sole remaining director, and . If the directors are divided into classes, a person so chosen elected by the directors then in office to fill a vacancy or newly created directorship shall hold office until the next annual election of the class for which such director shall have been chosen and until their successors are his or her successor shall have been duly elected and shall qualify, unless sooner displaced; provided, however, that where such vacancy or newly created directorship occurs among the directors elected by the holders of a class or series of stock, the holders of shares of such class or series may override the Board of Directors’ action to fill such vacancy or newly created directorship by (i) voting for their own designee to fill such vacancy or newly created directorship at a meeting of the corporation’s stockholders or (ii) written consent, if the consenting stockholders hold a sufficient number of shares to elect their designee at a meeting of the stockholdersqualified. If at any time, by reason of death or resignation or other cause, the corporation should have no directors in office, then any officer or any stockholder or an executor, administrator, trustee or guardian of a stockholder, or other fiduciary entrusted with like responsibility for the person or estate of a stockholder, may call a special meeting of stockholders in accordance with the provisions of the certificate of incorporation or these bylaws, or may apply to the Court of Chancery for a decree summarily ordering an election as provided in Section 211 of the Delaware General Corporation LawDGCL. If, at the time of filling any vacancy or any newly created directorship, the directors then in office constitute less than a majority of the whole board Board (as constituted immediately prior to any such increase), then the Court of Chancery may, upon application of any stockholder or stockholders holding at least 10% of the total number of the shares at the time outstanding having the right to vote for such directors, summarily order an election to be held to fill any such vacancies or newly created directorships, or to replace the directors chosen by the directors then in office as aforesaid, which election shall be governed by the provisions of Section 211 of the Delaware General Corporation Law DGCL as far as applicable.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Loan and Security Agreement (Cytokinetics Inc), Loan and Security Agreement (Sunesis Pharmaceuticals Inc)

Resignation and Vacancies. Any director may resign at any time upon effective on giving written notice to the attention chairman of the Secretary board, the president, the secretary or the board of directors, unless the corporationnotice specifies a later time for that resignation to become effective. Notwithstanding If the provisions resignation of Section 223(a)(1) and 223(a)(2) a director is effective at a future time, the board of directors may elect a successor to take office when the Delaware General Corporation Law, any vacancy or newly created directorship resignation becomes effective. Vacancies in the board of directors may be filled by a majority of the directors then in office (including any directors that have tendered a resignation effective at a future date)remaining directors, though even if less than a quorum, or by a sole remaining director; however, a vacancy created by the removal of a director by the vote or written consent of the shareholders or by court order may be filled only by the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares represented and voting at a duly held meeting at which a quorum is present (which shares voting affirmatively also constitute a majority of the directors required quorum), or by the unanimous written consent of all shares entitled to vote thereon. Each director so chosen elected shall hold office until the next annual election meeting of the shareholders and until their successors are duly a successor has been elected and shall qualify, unless sooner displaced; provided, however, that where such qualified. A vacancy or newly vacancies in the board of directors shall be deemed to exist (i) in the event of the death, resignation or removal of any director, (ii) if the board of directors by resolution declares vacant the office of a director who has been declared of unsound mind by an order of court or convicted of a felony, (iii) if the authorized number of directors is increased, or (iv) if the shareholders fail, at any meeting of shareholders at which any director or directors are elected, to elect the number of directors to be elected at that meeting. The shareholders may elect a director or directors at any time to fill any vacancy or vacancies not filled by the directors, but any such election other than to fill a vacancy created directorship occurs among by removal, if by written consent, shall require the directors elected by consent of the holders of a class or series of stock, the holders of shares of such class or series may override the Board of Directors’ action to fill such vacancy or newly created directorship by (i) voting for their own designee to fill such vacancy or newly created directorship at a meeting of the corporation’s stockholders or (ii) written consent, if the consenting stockholders hold a sufficient number of shares to elect their designee at a meeting of the stockholders. If at any time, by reason of death or resignation or other cause, the corporation should have no directors in office, then any officer or any stockholder or an executor, administrator, trustee or guardian of a stockholder, or other fiduciary entrusted with like responsibility for the person or estate of a stockholder, may call a special meeting of stockholders in accordance with the provisions of the certificate of incorporation or these bylaws, or may apply to the Court of Chancery for a decree summarily ordering an election as provided in Section 211 of the Delaware General Corporation Law. If, at the time of filling any vacancy or any newly created directorship, the directors then in office constitute less than a majority of the whole board (as constituted immediately prior to any such increase), then the Court of Chancery may, upon application of any stockholder or stockholders holding at least 10% of the total number of the outstanding shares at the time outstanding having the right entitled to vote for such directors, summarily order an election to be held to fill any such vacancies or newly created directorships, or to replace the directors chosen by the directors then in office as aforesaid, which election shall be governed by the provisions of Section 211 of the Delaware General Corporation Law as far as applicablethereon.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Stock Purchase Agreement (Lightspan Partnership Inc), Stock Purchase Agreement (Lightspan Partnership Inc)

Resignation and Vacancies. Any director may resign at any time upon written notice given in writing or by electronic transmission to the attention Company. A resignation is effective when the resignation is delivered unless the resignation specifies a later effective date or an effective date determined upon the happening of an event or events. A resignation which is conditioned upon the director failing to receive a specified vote for reelection as a director may provide that it is irrevocable. Unless otherwise provided in the certificate of incorporation or these bylaws, when one or more directors resign from the Board of Directors, effective at a future date, a majority of the Secretary directors then in office, including those who have so resigned, shall have power to fill such vacancy or vacancies, the vote thereon to take effect when such resignation or resignations shall become effective. Unless otherwise provided in the certificate of incorporation or these bylaws or permitted in the specific case by resolution of the corporation. Notwithstanding Board of Directors, and subject to the provisions rights of Section 223(a)(1) holders of Preferred Stock, vacancies and 223(a)(2) newly created directorships resulting from any increase in the authorized number of directors elected by all of the Delaware General Corporation Law, any vacancy or newly created directorship stockholders having the right to vote as a single class may be filled by a majority of the directors then in office (including any directors that have tendered a resignation effective at a future date)office, though although less than a quorum, or by a sole remaining director, and not by stockholders. If the directors are divided into classes, a person so chosen to fill a vacancy or newly created directorship shall hold office until the next annual election of the class for which such director shall have been chosen and until their successors are his or her successor shall have been duly elected and shall qualify, unless sooner displaced; provided, however, that where such vacancy or newly created directorship occurs among the directors elected by the holders of a class or series of stock, the holders of shares of such class or series may override the Board of Directors’ action to fill such vacancy or newly created directorship by (i) voting for their own designee to fill such vacancy or newly created directorship at a meeting of the corporation’s stockholders or (ii) written consent, if the consenting stockholders hold a sufficient number of shares to elect their designee at a meeting of the stockholders. If at any time, by reason of death or resignation or other cause, the corporation should have no directors in office, then any officer or any stockholder or an executor, administrator, trustee or guardian of a stockholder, or other fiduciary entrusted with like responsibility for the person or estate of a stockholder, may call a special meeting of stockholders in accordance with the provisions of the certificate of incorporation or these bylaws, or may apply to the Court of Chancery for a decree summarily ordering an election as provided in Section 211 of the Delaware General Corporation Law. If, at the time of filling any vacancy or any newly created directorship, the directors then in office constitute less than a majority of the whole board (as constituted immediately prior to any such increase), then the Court of Chancery may, upon application of any stockholder or stockholders holding at least 10% of the total number of the shares at the time outstanding having the right to vote for such directors, summarily order an election to be held to fill any such vacancies or newly created directorships, or to replace the directors chosen by the directors then in office as aforesaid, which election shall be governed by the provisions of Section 211 of the Delaware General Corporation Law as far as applicablequalified.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Merger Agreement (Osprey Technology Acquisition Corp.), Business Combination Agreement (ARYA Sciences Acquisition Corp III)

Resignation and Vacancies. Any director may resign at any time upon written notice given in writing or by electronic transmission to the attention Company. A resignation is effective when the resignation is delivered unless the resignation specifies a later effective date or an effective date determined upon the happening of an event or events. A resignation which is conditioned upon the director failing to receive a specified vote for reelection as a director may provide that it is irrevocable. Unless otherwise provided in the certificate of incorporation or these bylaws, when one or more directors resign from the Board of Directors, effective at a future date, a majority of the Secretary directors then in office, including those who have so resigned, shall have power to fill such vacancy or vacancies, the vote thereon to take effect when such resignation or resignations shall become effective. Unless otherwise provided in the certificate of incorporation or these bylaws or permitted in the specific case by resolution of the corporation. Notwithstanding Board of Directors, and subject to the provisions rights of Section 223(a)(1) and 223(a)(2) holders of preferred stock of the Delaware General Corporation LawCompany, any vacancy or vacancies and newly created directorship directorships resulting from any increase in the authorized number of directors elected by all of the stockholders having the right to vote as a single class may be filled by a majority of the directors then in office (including any directors that have tendered a resignation effective at a future date)office, though although less than a quorum, or by a sole remaining director, and not by stockholders. If the directors are divided into classes, a person so chosen to fill a vacancy or newly created directorship shall hold office until the next annual election of the class for which such director shall have been chosen and until their successors are his or her successor shall have been duly elected and shall qualify, unless sooner displaced; provided, however, that where such vacancy or newly created directorship occurs among the directors elected by the holders of a class or series of stock, the holders of shares of such class or series may override the Board of Directors’ action to fill such vacancy or newly created directorship by (i) voting for their own designee to fill such vacancy or newly created directorship at a meeting of the corporation’s stockholders or (ii) written consent, if the consenting stockholders hold a sufficient number of shares to elect their designee at a meeting of the stockholders. If at any time, by reason of death or resignation or other cause, the corporation should have no directors in office, then any officer or any stockholder or an executor, administrator, trustee or guardian of a stockholder, or other fiduciary entrusted with like responsibility for the person or estate of a stockholder, may call a special meeting of stockholders in accordance with the provisions of the certificate of incorporation or these bylaws, or may apply to the Court of Chancery for a decree summarily ordering an election as provided in Section 211 of the Delaware General Corporation Law. If, at the time of filling any vacancy or any newly created directorship, the directors then in office constitute less than a majority of the whole board (as constituted immediately prior to any such increase), then the Court of Chancery may, upon application of any stockholder or stockholders holding at least 10% of the total number of the shares at the time outstanding having the right to vote for such directors, summarily order an election to be held to fill any such vacancies or newly created directorships, or to replace the directors chosen by the directors then in office as aforesaid, which election shall be governed by the provisions of Section 211 of the Delaware General Corporation Law as far as applicablequalified.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Merger Agreement (Amprius Technologies, Inc.), Merger Agreement (Otonomo Technologies Ltd.)

Resignation and Vacancies. (a) Any director may resign at any time upon written notice given in writing or by electronic transmission to the attention Company. A resignation is effective when the resignation is delivered unless the resignation specifies a later effective date or an effective date determined upon the happening of an event or events. A resignation which is conditioned upon the director failing to receive a specified vote for reelection as a director may provide that it is irrevocable. Unless otherwise provided in the certificate of incorporation or these bylaws, when one or more directors resign from the Board of Directors, effective at a future date, a majority of the Secretary directors then in office, including those who have so resigned, shall have power to fill such vacancy or vacancies, the vote thereon to take effect when such resignation or resignations shall become effective. (b) Unless otherwise provided in the certificate of incorporation or these bylaws or permitted in the specific case by resolution of the corporation. Notwithstanding Board of Directors, and subject to the provisions rights of Section 223(a)(1) holders of Preferred Stock, vacancies and 223(a)(2) newly created directorships resulting from any increase in the authorized number of directors elected by all of the Delaware General Corporation Law, any vacancy or newly created directorship stockholders having the right to vote as a single class may be filled by a majority of the directors then in office (including any directors that have tendered a resignation effective at a future date)office, though although less than a quorum, or by a sole remaining director, and not by stockholders. If the directors are divided into classes, a person so chosen to fill a vacancy or newly created directorship shall hold office until the next annual election of the class for which such director shall have been chosen and until their successors are his or her successor shall have been duly elected and shall qualify, unless sooner displaced; provided, however, that where such vacancy or newly created directorship occurs among the directors elected by the holders of a class or series of stock, the holders of shares of such class or series may override the Board of Directors’ action to fill such vacancy or newly created directorship by (i) voting for their own designee to fill such vacancy or newly created directorship at a meeting of the corporation’s stockholders or (ii) written consent, if the consenting stockholders hold a sufficient number of shares to elect their designee at a meeting of the stockholders. If at any time, by reason of death or resignation or other cause, the corporation should have no directors in office, then any officer or any stockholder or an executor, administrator, trustee or guardian of a stockholder, or other fiduciary entrusted with like responsibility for the person or estate of a stockholder, may call a special meeting of stockholders in accordance with the provisions of the certificate of incorporation or these bylaws, or may apply to the Court of Chancery for a decree summarily ordering an election as provided in Section 211 of the Delaware General Corporation Law. If, at the time of filling any vacancy or any newly created directorship, the directors then in office constitute less than a majority of the whole board (as constituted immediately prior to any such increase), then the Court of Chancery may, upon application of any stockholder or stockholders holding at least 10% of the total number of the shares at the time outstanding having the right to vote for such directors, summarily order an election to be held to fill any such vacancies or newly created directorships, or to replace the directors chosen by the directors then in office as aforesaid, which election shall be governed by the provisions of Section 211 of the Delaware General Corporation Law as far as applicablequalified.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Gores Metropoulos II, Inc.)

Resignation and Vacancies. Any director may resign at any time upon written notice to the attention of the Secretary of the corporation. Notwithstanding When one or more directors so resigns and the provisions of Section 223(a)(1) and 223(a)(2) resignation is effective at a future date, a majority of the Delaware General Corporation Lawdirectors then in office, any including those who have so resigned, shall have power to fill such vacancy or vacancies, the vote thereon to take effect when such resignation or resignations shall become effective, and each director so chosen shall hold office as provided in this section in the filling of other vacancies. Unless otherwise provided in the certificate of incorporation or these Bylaws: (a) Vacancies and newly created directorship directorships resulting from any increase in the authorized number of directors elected by all of the stockholders having the right to vote as a single class may be filled by a majority of the directors then in office (including any directors that have tendered a resignation effective at a future date)office, though although less than a quorum, or by a sole remaining director. (b) Whenever the holders of any class or classes of stock or series thereof are entitled to elect one or more directors by the provisions of the certificate of incorporation, vacancies and the directors so chosen shall hold office until the next annual election and until their successors are duly elected and shall qualify, unless sooner displaced; provided, however, that where such vacancy or newly created directorship occurs among directorships of such class or classes or series may be filled by a majority of the directors elected by the holders of a class or series of stock, the holders of shares of such class or classes or series may override the Board of Directors’ action to fill such vacancy thereof then in office, or newly created directorship by (i) voting for their own designee to fill such vacancy or newly created directorship at a meeting of the corporation’s stockholders or (ii) written consent, if the consenting stockholders hold a sufficient number of shares to elect their designee at a meeting of the stockholderssole remaining director so elected. If at any time, by reason of death or resignation or other cause, the corporation should have no directors in office, then any officer or any stockholder or an executor, administrator, trustee or guardian of a stockholder, or other fiduciary entrusted with like responsibility for the person or estate of a stockholder, may call a special meeting of stockholders in accordance with the provisions of the certificate of incorporation or these bylawsBylaws, or may apply to the Court of Chancery for a decree summarily ordering an election as provided in Section 211 of the Delaware General Corporation LawLaw of Delaware. If, at the time of filling any vacancy or any newly created directorship, the directors then in office constitute less than a majority of the whole board (as constituted immediately prior to any such increase), then the Court of Chancery may, upon application of any stockholder or stockholders holding at least ten (10% ) percent of the total number of the shares at the time outstanding having the right to vote for such directors, summarily order an election to be held to fill any such vacancies or newly created directorships, or to replace the directors chosen by the directors then in office as aforesaid, which election shall be governed by the provisions of Section 211 of the Delaware General Corporation Law of Delaware as far as applicable.

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Samples: Joint Venture Agreement (Chemdex Corp)

Resignation and Vacancies. Any director may resign at any time upon written notice given in writing or by electronic transmission to the attention Corporation. Any such resignation shall be effective upon delivery, unless the notice of resignation specifies a future effective date, and unless otherwise specified, the acceptance of such resignation shall not be a precondition to its effectiveness. When one or more directors so resigns and the resignation is effective at a future date, a majority of the Secretary directors then in office, including those who have so resigned, shall have the power to fill such vacancy or vacancies, the vote thereon to take effect when such resignation or resignations shall become effective, and each director so chosen shall hold office as provided in Section 3.3. Unless otherwise provided in the Certificate of Incorporation or these Bylaws: (i) Vacancies and newly created directorships resulting from any increase in the authorized number of directors elected by all of the corporation. Notwithstanding stockholders having the provisions of Section 223(a)(1) and 223(a)(2) of the Delaware General Corporation Law, any vacancy or newly created directorship right to vote as a single class may be filled by a majority of the directors then in office (including any directors that have tendered a resignation effective at a future date)office, though although less than a quorum, or by a sole remaining director, and the directors so chosen shall hold office until the next annual election and until their successors are duly elected and shall qualify, unless sooner displaced; provided, however, that where such vacancy or newly created directorship occurs among the directors elected by . (ii) Whenever the holders of a any class or series of stockstock are entitled to elect one or more directors by the provisions of the Certificate of Incorporation, the holders of shares vacancies and newly created directorships of such class or series may override may, unless otherwise set forth in the Board Certificate of Directors’ action to fill such vacancy or newly created directorship Incorporation, be filled by (i) voting for their own designee to fill such vacancy or newly created directorship at a meeting majority of the corporation’s stockholders directors elected by such class or (ii) written consentseries thereof then in office, if the consenting stockholders hold or by a sufficient number of shares to elect their designee at a meeting of the stockholderssole remaining director so elected. If at any time, by reason of death or resignation or other cause, the corporation Corporation should have no directors in office, then any officer or any stockholder or an executor, administrator, trustee or guardian of a stockholder, or other fiduciary entrusted with like responsibility for the person or estate of a stockholder, may call a special meeting of stockholders in accordance with the provisions of the certificate Certificate of incorporation Incorporation or these bylawsBylaws, or may apply to the Court of Chancery for a decree summarily ordering an election as provided in Section 211 of the Delaware General Corporation LawLaw of Delaware. If, at the time of filling any vacancy or any newly created directorship, the directors then in office constitute less than a majority of the whole board Board of Directors (as constituted immediately prior to any such increase), then the Court of Chancery may, upon application of any stockholder or stockholders holding at least 10% 10 percent of the total number of the shares at the time outstanding having the right to vote for such directors, summarily order an election to be held to fill any such vacancies or newly created directorships, or to replace the directors chosen by the directors then in office as aforesaid, which election shall be governed by the provisions of Section 211 of the Delaware General Corporation Law of Delaware as far as applicable.

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Samples: Merger Agreement (Xedar Corp)

Resignation and Vacancies. Any director may resign at any time upon written notice given in writing or by electronic transmission to the attention Company. A resignation is effective when the resignation is delivered unless the resignation specifies a later effective date or an effective date determined upon the happening of an event or events. A resignation which is conditioned upon the director failing to receive a specified vote for reelection as a director may provide that it is irrevocable. Unless otherwise provided in the certificate of incorporation or these bylaws, when one or more directors resign from the Board of Directors, effective at a future date, a majority of the Secretary directors then in office, including those who have so resigned, shall have power to fill such vacancy or vacancies, the vote thereon to take effect when such resignation or resignations shall become effective. Unless otherwise provided in the certificate of incorporation or these bylaws or permitted in the specific case by resolution of the corporation. Notwithstanding Board of Directors, and subject to the provisions rights of Section 223(a)(1) holders of preferred stock, vacancies and 223(a)(2) newly created directorships resulting from any increase in the authorized number of directors elected by all of the Delaware General Corporation Law, any vacancy or newly created directorship stockholders having the right to vote as a single class may be filled by a majority of the directors then in office (including any directors that have tendered a resignation effective at a future date)office, though although less than a quorum, or by a sole remaining director, and not by stockholders. If the directors are divided into classes, a person so chosen to fill a vacancy or newly created directorship shall hold office until the next annual election of the class for which such director shall have been chosen and until their successors are his or her successor shall have been duly elected and shall qualify, unless sooner displaced; provided, however, that where such vacancy or newly created directorship occurs among the directors elected by the holders of a class or series of stock, the holders of shares of such class or series may override the Board of Directors’ action to fill such vacancy or newly created directorship by (i) voting for their own designee to fill such vacancy or newly created directorship at a meeting of the corporation’s stockholders or (ii) written consent, if the consenting stockholders hold a sufficient number of shares to elect their designee at a meeting of the stockholders. If at any time, by reason of death or resignation or other cause, the corporation should have no directors in office, then any officer or any stockholder or an executor, administrator, trustee or guardian of a stockholder, or other fiduciary entrusted with like responsibility for the person or estate of a stockholder, may call a special meeting of stockholders in accordance with the provisions of the certificate of incorporation or these bylaws, or may apply to the Court of Chancery for a decree summarily ordering an election as provided in Section 211 of the Delaware General Corporation Law. If, at the time of filling any vacancy or any newly created directorship, the directors then in office constitute less than a majority of the whole board (as constituted immediately prior to any such increase), then the Court of Chancery may, upon application of any stockholder or stockholders holding at least 10% of the total number of the shares at the time outstanding having the right to vote for such directors, summarily order an election to be held to fill any such vacancies or newly created directorships, or to replace the directors chosen by the directors then in office as aforesaid, which election shall be governed by the provisions of Section 211 of the Delaware General Corporation Law as far as applicablequalified.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Business Combination Agreement (Decarbonization Plus Acquisition Corp III)

Resignation and Vacancies. Any director may resign at any time upon written notice given in writing or electronic transmission to the attention Corporation. When one or more directors so resigns and the resignation is effective at a future date, a majority of the Secretary directors then in office, including those who have so resigned, shall have the power to fill such vacancy or vacancies, the vote thereon to take effect when such resignation or resignations shall become effective, and each director so chosen shall hold office as provided in this Section 3.4 in the filling of other vacancies. Unless otherwise provided in the Certificate of Incorporation or these Bylaws: (a) vacancies and newly created directorships resulting from any increase in the authorized number of directors elected by all of the corporation. Notwithstanding stockholders having the provisions of Section 223(a)(1) and 223(a)(2) of the Delaware General Corporation Law, any vacancy or newly created directorship right to vote as a single class may be filled by a majority of the directors then in office (including any directors that have tendered a resignation effective at a future date)office, though although less than a quorum, or by a sole remaining director; and (b) whenever the holders of any class or classes of stock or series thereof are entitled to elect one or more directors by the provisions of the Certificate of Incorporation, vacancies and the directors so chosen shall hold office until the next annual election and until their successors are duly elected and shall qualify, unless sooner displaced; provided, however, that where such vacancy or newly created directorship occurs among directorships of such class or classes or series may be filled by a majority of the directors elected by the holders of a class or series of stock, the holders of shares of such class or classes or series may override the Board of Directors’ action to fill such vacancy thereof then in office, or newly created directorship by (i) voting for their own designee to fill such vacancy or newly created directorship at a meeting of the corporation’s stockholders or (ii) written consent, if the consenting stockholders hold a sufficient number of shares to elect their designee at a meeting of the stockholderssole remaining director so elected. If at any time, by reason of death or resignation or other cause, the corporation Corporation should have no directors in office, then any officer or any stockholder or an executor, administrator, trustee or guardian of a stockholder, or other fiduciary entrusted with like responsibility for the person or estate of a stockholder, may call a special meeting of stockholders in accordance with the provisions of the certificate Certificate of incorporation Incorporation or these bylawsBylaws, or may apply to the Court of Chancery for a decree summarily ordering an election as provided in Section 211 of the Delaware General Corporation LawDGCL. If, at the time of filling any vacancy or any newly created directorship, the directors then in office constitute less than a majority of the whole board Board (as constituted immediately prior to any such increase), then the Court of Chancery may, upon application of any stockholder or stockholders holding at least 10% of ten percent (10%)of the total number of the shares at the time outstanding having the right to vote for such directors, summarily order an election to be held to fill any such vacancies or newly created directorships, or to replace the directors chosen by the directors then in office as aforesaid, which election shall be governed by the provisions of Section 211 of the Delaware General Corporation Law DGCL as far as applicable.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Equity Purchase Agreement (EG Acquisition Corp.)

Resignation and Vacancies. Any director may resign at any time upon written notice given in writing or by electronic transmission to the attention of the Secretary of the corporation. Notwithstanding A resignation is effective when the provisions resignation is delivered unless the resignation specifies a later effective date or an effective date determined upon the happening of Section 223(a)(1) and 223(a)(2) an event or events. A resignation which is conditioned upon the director failing to receive a specified vote for reelection as a director may provide that it is irrevocable. Unless otherwise provided in the certificate of incorporation or these bylaws, when one or more directors resign from the board of directors, effective at a future date, a majority of the Delaware General Corporation Lawdirectors then in office, any including those who have so resigned, shall have power to fill such vacancy or vacancies, the vote thereon to take effect when such resignation or resignations shall become effective. Unless otherwise provided in the certificate of incorporation or these bylaws, vacancies and newly created directorship directorships resulting from any increase in the authorized number of directors elected by all of the stockholders having the right to vote as a single class may be filled by a majority of the directors then in office (including any directors that have tendered a resignation effective at a future date)office, though although less than a quorum, or by a sole remaining director, and not by stockholders. If the directors are divided into classes, a person so chosen elected by the directors then in office to fill a vacancy or newly created directorship shall hold office until the next annual election of the class for which such director shall have been chosen and until their successors are his or her successor shall have been duly elected and shall qualify, unless sooner displaced; provided, however, that where such vacancy or newly created directorship occurs among the directors elected by the holders of a class or series of stock, the holders of shares of such class or series may override the Board of Directors’ action to fill such vacancy or newly created directorship by (i) voting for their own designee to fill such vacancy or newly created directorship at a meeting of the corporation’s stockholders or (ii) written consent, if the consenting stockholders hold a sufficient number of shares to elect their designee at a meeting of the stockholdersqualified. If at any time, by reason of death or resignation or other cause, the corporation should have no directors in office, then any officer or any stockholder or an executor, administrator, trustee or guardian of a stockholder, or other fiduciary entrusted with like responsibility for the person or estate of a stockholder, may call a special meeting of stockholders in accordance with the provisions of the certificate of incorporation or these bylaws, or may apply to the Court of Chancery for a decree summarily ordering an election as provided in Section 211 of the Delaware General Corporation LawDGCL. If, at the time of filling any vacancy or any newly created directorship, the directors then in office constitute less than a majority of the whole board of directors (as constituted immediately prior to any such increase), then the Court of Chancery may, upon application of any stockholder or stockholders holding at least 10% of the total number of the shares voting stock at the time outstanding having the right to vote for such directors, summarily order an election to be held to fill any such vacancies or newly created directorships, or to replace the directors chosen by the directors then in office as aforesaid, which election shall be governed by the provisions of Section 211 of the Delaware General Corporation Law DGCL as far as applicable.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Merger Agreement (Command Center, Inc.)

Resignation and Vacancies. Any director may resign at any time upon effective on giving written notice to the attention chairman of the Secretary board, the president, the secretary or the board of directors, unless the notice specifies a later time for that resignation to become effective. If the resignation of a director is effective at a future time, the board of directors may elect a successor to take office when the resignation becomes effective. Unless otherwise provided in the Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation and subject to the rights of the corporation. Notwithstanding holders of any series of Preferred Stock then outstanding, newly created directorships resulting from any increase in the provisions authorized number of Section 223(a)(1) and 223(a)(2) directors or any vacancies in the board of directors resulting from death, resignation, retirement, disqualification, removal from office or other cause may, unless otherwise required by law or by resolution of the Delaware General Corporation Lawboard of directors, any vacancy or newly created directorship may be filled by a majority vote of the directors then in office (including any directors that have tendered a resignation effective at a future date)office, though less than a quorum, or by a sole remaining director, and the directors so chosen shall hold office until for a term expiring at the next annual election meeting of stockholders at which the term of office of the class to which they have been chosen expires and until their successors are such director's successor shall have been duly elected and shall qualify, unless sooner displaced; provided, however, that where such vacancy or newly created directorship occurs among the directors elected by the holders of a class or series of stock, the holders of shares of such class or series may override the Board of Directors’ action to fill such vacancy or newly created directorship by (i) voting for their own designee to fill such vacancy or newly created directorship at a meeting of the corporation’s stockholders or (ii) written consent, if the consenting stockholders hold a sufficient number of shares to elect their designee at a meeting of the stockholdersqualified. If at for any time, by reason of death or resignation or other cause, the corporation should directors shall not have no directors in officebeen elected at an annual meeting, then any officer or any stockholder or an executor, administrator, trustee or guardian of a stockholder, or other fiduciary entrusted with like responsibility for the person or estate of a stockholder, they may call be elected as soon thereafter as convenient at a special meeting of the stockholders called for that purpose in accordance with the provisions of the certificate of incorporation or these bylaws, or may apply to the Court of Chancery for a decree summarily ordering an election as manner provided in these Bylaws. Notwithstanding the foregoing in this Section 211 of the Delaware General Corporation Law. If, at the time of filling any vacancy or any newly created directorship3.2, the directors then in office constitute less than a majority shall fill such vacancies, to the extent permitted by applicable law, consistent with the terms of the whole board (as constituted immediately prior to any such increase), then Corporate Agreement and the Court of Chancery may, upon application of any stockholder or stockholders holding at least 10% of the total number of the shares at the time outstanding having the right to vote for such directors, summarily order an election to be held to fill any such vacancies or newly created directorships, or to replace the directors chosen by the directors then in office as aforesaid, which election shall be governed by the provisions of Section 211 of the Delaware General Corporation Law as far as applicableStockholders Agreement.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Merger Agreement (Instinet Group Inc)

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Resignation and Vacancies. Any director may resign at any time upon written notice to the attention of the Secretary of the corporation. Notwithstanding When one or more directors so resigns and the provisions of Section 223(a)(1) and 223(a)(2) resignation is effective at a future date, a majority of the Delaware General Corporation Lawdirectors then in office, any including those who have so resigned, shall have power to fill such vacancy or vacancies, the vote thereon to take effect when such resignation or resignations shall become effective, and each director so chosen shall hold office as provided in this section in the filling of other vacancies. Unless otherwise provided in the certificate of incorporation or these by-laws: (i) Vacancies and newly created directorship directorships resulting from any increase in the authorized number of directors elected by all of the stockholders having the right to vote as a single class may be filled by a majority of the directors then in office (including any directors that have tendered a resignation effective at a future date)office, though although less than a quorum, or by a sole remaining director. (ii) Whenever the holders of any class or classes of stock or series thereof are entitled to elect one or more directors by the provisions of the certificate of incorporation, vacancies and the directors so chosen shall hold office until the next annual election and until their successors are duly elected and shall qualify, unless sooner displaced; provided, however, that where such vacancy or newly created directorship occurs among directorships of such class or classes or series may be filled by a majority of the directors elected by the holders of a class or series of stock, the holders of shares of such class or classes or series may override the Board of Directors’ action to fill such vacancy thereof then in office, or newly created directorship by (i) voting for their own designee to fill such vacancy or newly created directorship at a meeting of the corporation’s stockholders or (ii) written consent, if the consenting stockholders hold a sufficient number of shares to elect their designee at a meeting of the stockholderssole remaining director so elected. If at any time, by reason of death or resignation or other cause, the corporation should have no directors in office, then any officer or any stockholder or an executor, administrator, trustee or guardian of a stockholder, or other fiduciary entrusted with like responsibility for the person or estate of a stockholder, may call a special meeting of stockholders in accordance with the provisions of the certificate of incorporation or these bylawsby-laws, or may apply to the Court of Chancery for a decree summarily ordering an election as provided in Section 211 of the Delaware General Corporation LawLaw of Delaware. If, at the time of filling any vacancy or any newly created directorship, the directors then in office constitute less than a majority of the whole board (as constituted immediately prior to any such increase), then the Court of Chancery may, upon application of any stockholder or stockholders holding at least ten (10% ) percent of the total number of the shares at the time outstanding having the right to vote for such directors, summarily order an election to be held to fill any such vacancies or newly created directorships, or to replace the directors chosen by the directors then in office as aforesaid, which election shall be governed by the provisions of Section 211 of the Delaware General Corporation Law of Delaware as far as applicable.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Credit Agreement (Inamed Corp)

Resignation and Vacancies. Any director may resign at any time upon written notice given in writing or by electronic transmission to the attention Company. A resignation is effective when the resignation is delivered unless the resignation specifies a later effective date or an effective date determined upon the happening of an event or events. A resignation which is conditioned upon the director failing to receive a specified vote for reelection as a director may provide that it is irrevocable. Unless otherwise provided in the Certificate of Incorporation or these Bylaws, when one or more directors resign from the Board, effective at a future date, a majority of the Secretary directors then in office, including those who have so resigned, shall have power to fill such vacancy or vacancies, the vote thereon to take effect when such resignation or resignations shall become effective. Unless otherwise provided in the Certificate of Incorporation or these Bylaws: (i) Vacancies and newly created directorships resulting from any increase in the authorized number of directors elected by all of the corporation. Notwithstanding stockholders having the provisions of Section 223(a)(1) and 223(a)(2) of the Delaware General Corporation Law, any vacancy or newly created directorship right to vote as a single class may be filled by a majority of the directors then in office (including any directors that have tendered a resignation effective at a future date)office, though although less than a quorum, or by a sole remaining director. (ii) Whenever the holders of any class or classes of stock or series thereof are entitled to elect one or more directors by the provisions of the Certificate of Incorporation, vacancies and the directors so chosen shall hold office until the next annual election and until their successors are duly elected and shall qualify, unless sooner displaced; provided, however, that where such vacancy or newly created directorship occurs among directorships of such class or classes or series may be filled by a majority of the directors elected by the holders of a class or series of stock, the holders of shares of such class or classes or series may override the Board of Directors’ action to fill such vacancy thereof then in office, or newly created directorship by (i) voting for their own designee to fill such vacancy or newly created directorship at a meeting of the corporation’s stockholders or (ii) written consent, if the consenting stockholders hold a sufficient number of shares to elect their designee at a meeting of the stockholderssole remaining director so elected. If at any time, by reason of death or resignation or other cause, the corporation Company should have no directors in office, then any officer or any stockholder or an executor, administrator, trustee or guardian of a stockholder, or other fiduciary entrusted with like responsibility for the person or estate of a stockholder, may call a special meeting of stockholders in accordance with the provisions of the certificate Certificate of incorporation Incorporation or these bylawsBylaws, or may apply to the Court of Chancery for a decree summarily ordering an election as provided in Section 211 of the Delaware General Corporation LawDGCL. If, at the time of filling any vacancy or any newly created directorship, the directors then in office constitute less than a majority of the whole board Board (as constituted immediately prior to any such increase), then the Court of Chancery may, upon application of any stockholder or stockholders holding at least 10% of the total number of the shares voting stock at the time outstanding having the right to vote for such directors, summarily order an election to be held to fill any such vacancies or newly created directorships, or to replace the directors chosen by the directors then in office as aforesaid, which election shall be governed by the provisions of Section 211 of the Delaware General Corporation Law DGCL as far as applicable. A director elected to fill a vacancy shall be elected for the unexpired term of his or her predecessor in office and until such director’s successor is elected and qualified, or until such director’s earlier death, resignation or removal.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Merger Agreement (Superior Silver Mines Inc)

Resignation and Vacancies. Any director may resign at any time upon written notice given in writing or by electronic transmission to the attention Corporation. The resignation shall take effect at the time specified therein or upon the happening of an event specified therein, and if no time or event is specified, at the time of its receipt. When one or more directors so resigns and the resignation is effective at a future date or upon the happening of an event to occur on a future date, a majority of the Secretary of the corporation. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 223(a)(1) and 223(a)(2) of the Delaware General Corporation Lawdirectors then in office, any including those who have so resigned, shall have power to fill such vacancy or vacancies, the vote thereon to take effect when such resignation or resignations shall become effective, and each director so chosen shall hold office as provided in Section 3.4. Unless otherwise provided in the Certificate of Incorporation or these bylaws, vacancies resulting from the death, resignation, disqualification, retirement or removal of any director, and newly created directorship may directorships resulting from any increase in the authorized number of directors shall be filled only by a majority of the directors then in office (including any directors that have tendered a resignation effective at a future date)office, though even if less than a quorum, or by a sole remaining director. Notwithstanding the foregoing, and if at any time that the directors so chosen shall hold office until voting restrictions set forth in Article V, Part A, Section 7 of the next annual election and until their successors are duly elected and shall qualifyCertificate of Incorporation remain in effect, unless sooner displaced; provided, however, that where such if a vacancy or newly created directorship occurs among the directors elected by the holders of a class or series of stock, the holders of shares of such class or series may override on the Board of Directors’ action to fill such vacancy or newly created directorship by (i) voting for their own designee to fill such vacancy or newly created directorship at a meeting of the corporation’s stockholders or (ii) written consent, if the consenting stockholders hold a sufficient number of shares to elect their designee at a meeting of the stockholders. If at any time, arises by reason of death the death, removal or resignation of a director (x) who was not nominated by a stockholder of the Corporation pursuant to Section 2.2 or other causeSection 2.3 of the Stockholders Agreement, dated as of the effective date of the Certificate of Incorporation, among the Corporation and certain stockholders of the Corporation party thereto (as it may be amended from time to time, the corporation should have no directors in office“Stockholders Agreement”) or (y) pursuant to the first sentence of Section 2.4(b) of the Stockholders Agreement, then any officer or any stockholder or an executor, administrator, trustee or guardian of a stockholder, or other fiduciary entrusted with like responsibility for the person or estate of a stockholder, may call a special meeting of stockholders in accordance with the provisions committee of the certificate Board shall be created consisting of incorporation or these bylaws, or may apply to the Court of Chancery for a decree summarily ordering an election as provided in Section 211 all of the Delaware General Corporation Law. If, at directors other than any directors designated by the time of filling SB Investor or the VF Investor (as defined in the Stockholders Agreement) and any such vacancy or any newly created directorship, the directors then in office constitute less than shall be filled by a majority vote of the whole board (as constituted immediately prior to any such increase), then the Court of Chancery may, upon application of any stockholder or stockholders holding at least 10% of the total number of the shares at the time outstanding having the right to vote for such directors, summarily order an election to be held to fill any such vacancies or newly created directorships, or to replace the directors chosen by the directors then in office as aforesaid, which election shall be governed by the provisions of Section 211 of the Delaware General Corporation Law as far as applicablecommittee.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Merger Agreement (BowX Acquisition Corp.)

Resignation and Vacancies. Any director may resign at any time effective upon giving oral or written notice to the attention Chairman of the Board, the President, the Secretary or the Board, unless the notice specifies a later time for the effectiveness of such resignation. If the corporationresignation of a director is effective at a future time, the Board may elect a successor to take office when the resignation becomes effective. Notwithstanding Vacancies on the provisions of Section 223(a)(1) and 223(a)(2) of the Delaware General Corporation Law, any vacancy or newly created directorship Board may be filled by a majority of the remaining directors, or if the number of directors then in office (including any directors that have tendered a resignation effective at a future date), though is less than a quorumquorum by (a) unanimous written consent of the directors then in office, (b) the affirmative vote of a majority of the directors then in office at a meeting held pursuant to notice or waivers of notice, or by (c) a sole remaining director; however, a vacancy created by the removal of a director by the vote or written consent of the shareholders or by court order may be filled only by the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares represented and voting at a duly held meeting at which a quorum is present (which shares voting affirmatively also constitute at least a majority of the directors required quorum), or by the unanimous written consent of all shares entitled to vote thereon. Each director so chosen elected shall hold office until the next annual election meeting of the shareholders and until their successors are duly a successor has been elected and shall qualifyqualified, unless sooner displaced; providedor until his or her death, however, that where such resignation or removal. A vacancy or newly vacancies in the Board shall be deemed to exist (a) in the event of the death, resignation or removal of any director, (b) if the Board by resolution declares vacant the office of a director who has been declared of unsound mind by an order of court or convicted of a felony, (c) if the authorized number of directors is increased, or (d) if the shareholders fail, at any meeting of shareholders at which any director or directors are elected, to elect the full authorized number of directors to be elected at that meeting. The shareholders may elect a director or directors at any time to fill any vacancy or vacancies not filled by the directors, but any such election by written consent, other than to fill a vacancy created directorship occurs among by removal, shall require the directors elected by consent of the holders of a class or series of stock, the holders of shares of such class or series may override the Board of Directors’ action to fill such vacancy or newly created directorship by (i) voting for their own designee to fill such vacancy or newly created directorship at a meeting of the corporation’s stockholders or (ii) written consent, if the consenting stockholders hold a sufficient number of shares to elect their designee at a meeting of the stockholders. If at any time, by reason of death or resignation or other cause, the corporation should have no directors in office, then any officer or any stockholder or an executor, administrator, trustee or guardian of a stockholder, or other fiduciary entrusted with like responsibility for the person or estate of a stockholder, may call a special meeting of stockholders in accordance with the provisions of the certificate of incorporation or these bylaws, or may apply to the Court of Chancery for a decree summarily ordering an election as provided in Section 211 of the Delaware General Corporation Law. If, at the time of filling any vacancy or any newly created directorship, the directors then in office constitute less than a majority of the whole board (as constituted immediately prior outstanding shares entitled to any such increase), then the Court vote thereon. A director may not be elected by written consent to fill a vacancy created by removal except by unanimous consent of Chancery may, upon application of any stockholder or stockholders holding at least 10% of the total number of the all shares at the time outstanding having the right entitled to vote for such the election of directors, summarily order an election to be held to fill any such vacancies or newly created directorships, or to replace the directors chosen by the directors then in office as aforesaid, which election shall be governed by the provisions of Section 211 of the Delaware General Corporation Law as far as applicable.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Merger Agreement

Resignation and Vacancies. Any director may resign at any time upon written notice given in writing or by electronic transmission to the attention Corporation. A resignation is effective when the resignation is delivered unless the resignation specifies a later effective date or an effective date determined upon the happening of an event or events. A resignation which is conditioned upon the director failing to receive a specified vote for reelection as a director may provide that it is irrevocable. Unless otherwise provided in the certificate of incorporation or these bylaws, when one or more directors resign from the Board, effective at a future date, a majority of the Secretary directors then in office, including those who have so resigned, shall have power to fill such vacancy or vacancies, the vote thereon to take effect when such resignation or resignations shall become effective. Unless otherwise provided in the certificate of incorporation or these bylaws: (i) Vacancies and newly created directorships resulting from any increase in the authorized number of directors elected by all of the corporation. Notwithstanding stockholders having the provisions of Section 223(a)(1) and 223(a)(2) of the Delaware General Corporation Law, any vacancy or newly created directorship right to vote as a single class may be filled by a majority of the directors then in office (including any directors that have tendered a resignation effective at a future date)office, though although less than a quorum, or by a sole remaining director. (ii) Whenever the holders of any class or classes of stock or series thereof are entitled to elect one or more directors by the provisions of the certificate of incorporation, vacancies and the directors so chosen shall hold office until the next annual election and until their successors are duly elected and shall qualify, unless sooner displaced; provided, however, that where such vacancy or newly created directorship occurs among directorships of such class or classes or series may be filled by a majority of the directors elected by the holders of a class or series of stock, the holders of shares of such class or classes or series may override the Board of Directors’ action to fill such vacancy thereof then in office, or newly created directorship by (i) voting for their own designee to fill such vacancy or newly created directorship at a meeting of the corporation’s stockholders or (ii) written consent, if the consenting stockholders hold a sufficient number of shares to elect their designee at a meeting of the stockholderssole remaining director so elected. If at any time, by reason of death or resignation or other cause, the corporation Corporation should have no directors in office, then any officer or any stockholder or an executor, administrator, trustee or guardian of a stockholder, or other fiduciary entrusted with like responsibility for the person or estate of a stockholder, may call a special meeting of stockholders in accordance with the provisions of the certificate of incorporation or these bylaws, or may apply to the Court of Chancery for a decree summarily ordering an election as provided in Section 211 of the Delaware General Corporation LawDGCL. If, at the time of filling any vacancy or any newly created directorship, the directors then in office constitute less than a majority of the whole board Board (as constituted immediately prior to any such increase), then the Court of Chancery may, upon application of any stockholder or stockholders holding at least 10% of the total number of the shares voting stock at the time outstanding having the right to vote for such directors, summarily order an election to be held to fill any such vacancies or newly created directorships, or to replace the directors chosen by the directors then in office as aforesaid, which election shall be governed by the provisions of Section 211 of the Delaware General Corporation Law DGCL as far as applicable. A director elected to fill a vacancy shall be elected for the unexpired term of his or her predecessor in office and until such director’s successor is elected and qualified, or until such director’s earlier death, resignation or removal.

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Samples: Convertible Note Subscription Agreement

Resignation and Vacancies. Any director may resign at any time upon effective on giving written notice to the attention chairman of the Secretary board, the president, the secretary or the board of directors, unless the corporationnotice specifies a later time for that resignation to become effective. Notwithstanding If the provisions resignation of Section 223(a)(1a director is effective at a future time, the board of directors (including such director whose resignation is to be effective at a later time) and 223(a)(2) may elect a successor to take office when the resignation becomes effective. Prior to the Public Offering Date, vacancies in the board of the Delaware General Corporation Law, any vacancy or newly created directorship directors may be filled by a majority of the remaining directors, even if less than a quorum, or by a sole remaining director; however, a vacancy created by the removal of a director by the vote or written consent of the stockholders or by court order may be filled only by the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares represented and voting at a duly held meeting at which a quorum is present (which shares voting affirmatively also constitute a majority of the required quorum), or by the unanimous written consent of all shares entitled to vote thereon. Each director so elected shall hold office until the next annual meeting of the stockholders and until a successor has been elected and qualified. From and after the Public Offering Date, unless otherwise required by law or the Certificate of Incorporation, vacancies arising through death, resignation, removal, an increase in the number of directors or otherwise may be filled only by a majority of the directors then in office (including any directors that have tendered a resignation effective at a future date)office, though less than a quorum, or by a sole remaining director, and the directors so chosen shall hold office until the next annual election and until their successors are duly . Any director elected and shall qualify, unless sooner displaced; provided, however, that where such vacancy or newly created directorship occurs among the directors elected by the holders of a class or series of stock, the holders of shares of such class or series may override the Board of Directors’ action to fill such vacancy or newly created directorship by (i) voting for their own designee to fill such vacancy or newly created directorship at a meeting of the corporation’s stockholders or (ii) written consent, if the consenting stockholders hold a sufficient number of shares to elect their designee at a meeting of the stockholders. If at any time, by reason of death or resignation or other cause, the corporation should have no directors in office, then any officer or any stockholder or an executor, administrator, trustee or guardian of a stockholder, or other fiduciary entrusted with like responsibility for the person or estate of a stockholder, may call a special meeting of stockholders in accordance with the provisions preceding sentence shall hold office for the remainder of the certificate full term of incorporation the class of directors in which the new directorship was created or these bylawsthe vacancy occurred and until such director's successor shall have been elected and qualified, or may apply to until such director's earlier death, resignation or removal. No decrease in the Court number of Chancery for a decree summarily ordering an election as provided in Section 211 directors constituting the board of directors shall shorten the Delaware General Corporation Law. If, at the time of filling any vacancy or any newly created directorship, the directors then in office constitute less than a majority of the whole board (as constituted immediately prior to any such increase), then the Court of Chancery may, upon application term of any stockholder or stockholders holding at least 10% of the total number of the shares at the time outstanding having the right to vote for such directors, summarily order an election to be held to fill any such vacancies or newly created directorships, or to replace the directors chosen by the directors then in office as aforesaid, which election shall be governed by the provisions of Section 211 of the Delaware General Corporation Law as far as applicableincumbent director.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Merger Agreement (Electro Pulse Technologies Commercial Inc)

Resignation and Vacancies. Any director may resign at any time upon written notice to the attention of the Secretary of the corporation. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 223(a)(1) and 223(a)(2) of the Delaware General Corporation Law, any Any vacancy or newly created directorship may be filled by with the consent of a majority of the directors then in office (including any directors that have tendered a resignation effective at a future date), date and even though less than a quorum), or by a sole remaining director, and the directors so chosen shall hold office until the next annual election and until their successors are duly elected and shall qualify, unless sooner displaced; provided, however, that where such vacancy or newly created directorship occurs among the directors elected displaced by the holders of a class or series of stock, the holders of shares of such class or series may override the Board of Directors’ action to fill such vacancy or newly created directorship by (i) voting for their own designee to fill such vacancy or newly created directorship at a meeting of the corporation’s stockholders or (ii) written consent, if the consenting stockholders hold a sufficient number of shares to elect their designee at a meeting vote of the stockholders. If at any time, by reason of death or resignation or other cause, the corporation should have no directors in office, then any officer or any stockholder or an executor, administrator, trustee or guardian of a stockholder, or other fiduciary entrusted with like responsibility for the person or estate of a stockholder, may call a special meeting of stockholders in accordance with the provisions of the certificate of incorporation or these bylaws, or may apply to the Court of Chancery for a decree summarily ordering an election as provided in Section 211 of the Delaware General Corporation LawDGCL. If, at the time of filling any vacancy or any newly created directorship, the directors then in office constitute less than a majority of the whole board (as constituted immediately prior to any such increase), then the Court of Chancery may, upon application of any stockholder or stockholders holding at least 10% of the total number of the shares at the time outstanding having the right to vote for such directors, summarily order an election to be held to fill any such vacancies or newly created directorships, or to replace the directors chosen by the directors then in office as aforesaid, which election shall be governed by the provisions of Section 211 of the Delaware General Corporation Law DGCL as far as applicable.

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Samples: Merger Agreement (B. Riley Principal 150 Merger Corp.)

Resignation and Vacancies. Any director may resign at any time upon written notice given in writing or by electronic transmission to the attention of the Secretary of the corporation. Notwithstanding A resignation is effective when the provisions resignation is delivered unless the resignation specifies a later effective date or an effective date determined upon the happening of Section 223(a)(1) and 223(a)(2) an event or events. A resignation which is conditioned upon the director failing to receive a specified vote for reelection as a director may provide that it is irrevocable. Unless otherwise provided in the certificate of incorporation or these bylaws, when one or more directors resign from the Board, effective at a future date, a majority of the Delaware General Corporation Lawdirectors then in office, any including those who have so resigned, shall have power to fill such vacancy or vacancies, the vote thereon to take effect when such resignation or resignations shall become effective. Unless otherwise provided in the certificate of incorporation or these bylaws, vacancies and newly created directorship directorships resulting from any increase in the authorized number of directors elected by all of the stockholders having the right to vote as a single class may be filled by a majority of the directors then in office (including any directors that have tendered a resignation effective at a future date)office, though although less than a quorum, or by a sole remaining director, and . If the directors are divided into classes, a person so chosen elected by the directors then in office to fill a vacancy or newly created directorship shall hold office until the next annual election of the class for which such director shall have been chosen and until their successors are his or her successor shall have been duly elected and shall qualify, unless sooner displaced; provided, however, that where such vacancy or newly created directorship occurs among the directors elected by the holders of a class or series of stock, the holders of shares of such class or series may override the Board of Directors’ action to fill such vacancy or newly created directorship by (i) voting for their own designee to fill such vacancy or newly created directorship at a meeting of the corporation’s stockholders or (ii) written consent, if the consenting stockholders hold a sufficient number of shares to elect their designee at a meeting of the stockholdersqualified. If at any time, by reason of death or resignation or other cause, the corporation should have no directors in office, then any officer or any stockholder or an executor, administrator, trustee or guardian of a stockholder, or other fiduciary entrusted with like responsibility for the person or estate of a stockholder, may call a special meeting of stockholders in accordance with the provisions of the certificate of incorporation or these bylaws, or may apply to the Court of Chancery for a decree summarily ordering an election as provided in Section 211 of the Delaware General Corporation LawDGCL. If, at the time of filling any vacancy or any newly created directorship, the directors then in office constitute less than a majority of the whole board Board (as constituted immediately prior to any such increase), then the Court of Chancery may, upon application of any stockholder or stockholders holding at least 10% of the total number of the shares voting stock at the time outstanding having the right to vote for such directors, summarily order an election to be held to fill any such vacancies or newly created directorships, or to replace the directors chosen by the directors then in office as aforesaid, which election shall be governed by the provisions of Section 211 of the Delaware General Corporation Law DGCL as far as applicable.

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Samples: Agreement and Plan of Reorganization (Biomira Inc)

Resignation and Vacancies. Any director may resign at any time upon effective on giving written notice to the attention chairman of the Secretary board, the president, the secretary or the board of directors, unless the notice specifies a later time for that resignation to become effective. If the resignation of a director is effective at a future time, the board of directors may elect a successor to take office when the resignation becomes effective. Each director so elected shall hold office until the expiration of the term of office of the director whom he has replaced and until a successor has been elected and qualified. Effective upon the closing of a firm commitment underwritten public offering of any of the corporation. Notwithstanding 's securities pursuant to a registration statement on Form S-1 under the provisions Securities Act of Section 223(a)(1) 1933, as amended, vacancies occurring on the Board of Directors for any reason and 223(a)(2) newly created directorships resulting from an increase in the authorized number of directors may be filled only by vote of a majority of the Delaware General Corporation Lawremaining members of the Board of Directors, although less than a quorum, at any meeting of the Board of Directors. A person so elected by the Board of Directors to fill a vacancy or newly created directorship shall hold office until the next election of the Class for which such director shall have been chosen and until his or her successor shall have been duly elected and qualified. Unless otherwise provided in the certificate of incorporation or these bylaws (including, without limitation, the certificate of incorporation and bylaws as amended effective upon the closing of a firm commitment underwritten public offering of any of the corporation's securities pursuant to a registration statement on Form S-1 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended): (i) Vacancies and newly created directorships resulting from any increase in the authorized number of directors elected by all of the stockholders having the right to vote as a single class may be filled by a majority of the directors then in office (including any directors that have tendered a resignation effective at a future date)office, though although less than a quorum, or by a sole remaining director. (ii) Whenever the holders of any class or classes of stock or series thereof are entitled to elect one or more directors by the provisions of the certificate of incorporation, vacancies and the directors so chosen shall hold office until the next annual election and until their successors are duly elected and shall qualify, unless sooner displaced; provided, however, that where such vacancy or newly created directorship occurs among directorships of such class or classes or series may be filled by a majority of the directors elected by the holders of a class or series of stock, the holders of shares of such class or classes or series may override the Board of Directors’ action to fill such vacancy thereof then in office, or newly created directorship by (i) voting for their own designee to fill such vacancy or newly created directorship at a meeting of the corporation’s stockholders or (ii) written consent, if the consenting stockholders hold a sufficient number of shares to elect their designee at a meeting of the stockholderssole remaining director so elected. If at any time, by reason of death or resignation or other cause, the corporation should have no directors in office, then any officer or any stockholder or an executor, administrator, trustee or guardian of a stockholder, or other fiduciary entrusted with like responsibility for the person or estate of a stockholder, or other fiduciary entrusted with like responsibility for the person or estate of a stockholder, may call a special meeting of stockholders in accordance with the provisions of the certificate of incorporation or these bylaws, or may apply to the Court of Chancery for a decree summarily ordering an election as provided in Section 211 of the Delaware General Corporation LawLaw of Delaware (relating to meetings of shareholders). If, at the time of filling any vacancy or any newly created directorship, the directors then in office constitute less than a majority of the whole board (as constituted immediately prior to any such increase), then the Court of Chancery may, upon application of any stockholder or stockholders holding at least ten (10% ) percent of the total number of the shares at the time outstanding having the right to vote for such directors, summarily order an election to be held to fill any such vacancies or newly created directorships, or to replace the directors chosen by the directors then in office as aforesaid, which election shall be governed by the provisions of Section 211 of the Delaware General Corporation Law of Delaware (relating to meeting of shareholders) as far as applicable.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Recapitalization Agreement (Mapquest Com Inc)

Resignation and Vacancies. Any director may resign at any time upon written notice to the attention corporation. When one or more directors so resigns and the resignation is effective at a future date, a majority of the Secretary directors then in office, including those who have so resigned, shall have power to fill such vacancy or vacancies, the vote thereon to take effect when such resignation or resignations shall become effective, and each director so chosen shall hold office as provided in this section in the filling of other vacancies. Unless otherwise provided in the certificate of incorporation or these bylaws: (i) Vacancies and newly created directorships resulting from any increase in the authorized number of directors elected by all of the corporation. Notwithstanding stockholders having the provisions of Section 223(a)(1) and 223(a)(2) of the Delaware General Corporation Law, any vacancy or newly created directorship right to vote as a single class may be filled by a majority of the directors then in office (including any directors that have tendered a resignation effective at a future date)office, though even if less than a quorum, or by a sole remaining director. (ii) Whenever the holders of any class or classes of stock or series thereof are entitled to elect one or more directors by the provisions of the certificate of incorporation, vacancies and the directors so chosen shall hold office until the next annual election and until their successors are duly elected and shall qualify, unless sooner displaced; provided, however, that where such vacancy or newly created directorship occurs among directorships of such class or classes or series may be filled by a majority of the directors elected by the holders of a class or series of stock, the holders of shares of such class or classes or series may override the Board of Directors’ action to fill such vacancy thereof then in office, or newly created directorship by (i) voting for their own designee to fill such vacancy or newly created directorship at a meeting of the corporation’s stockholders or (ii) written consent, if the consenting stockholders hold a sufficient number of shares to elect their designee at a meeting of the stockholderssole remaining director so elected. If at any time, by reason of death or resignation or other cause, the corporation should have no directors in office, then any officer or any stockholder or an executor, administrator, trustee or guardian of a stockholder, or other fiduciary entrusted with like responsibility for the person or estate of a stockholder, may call a special meeting of stockholders in accordance with the provisions of the certificate of incorporation or these bylaws, or may apply to the Court of Chancery for a decree summarily ordering an election as provided in Section 211 of the Delaware General Corporation LawLaw of Delaware. If, at the time of filling any vacancy or any newly created directorship, the directors then in office constitute less than a majority of the whole board (as constituted immediately prior to any such increase), then the Court of Chancery may, upon application of any stockholder or stockholders holding at least ten (10% ) percent of the total number of the shares at the time outstanding having the right to vote for such directors, summarily order an election to be held to fill any such vacancies or newly created directorships, or to replace the directors chosen by the directors then in office as aforesaid, which election shall be governed by the provisions of Section 211 of the Delaware General Corporation Law of Delaware as far as applicable.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Merger Agreement (Proquest Co)

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