Common use of Voting rules and quorum Clause in Contracts

Voting rules and quorum. a. Each ELIXIR Member that is represented by its delegates or by a proxy holder at the meeting shall have one vote. b. For the avoidance of doubt, the chair of the ELIXIR Board does not have a casting vote. c. Board meetings shall be quorate if two-thirds or more of the ELIXIR Members are present or represented. d. Abstentions shall not be taken into account into the calculations of the majorities. e. The resolutions passed at the meetings of the ELIXIR Board in accordance with this Agreement shall be binding on all ELIXIR Members, including those absent or dissenting.