N.Y. Cooperative Corporations Law § 44: Voting by members

§ 44. Voting by members. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter

and section two hundred fifty-eight-l of the agriculture and markets

law, each member shall be entitled to one vote only. Vote by proxy shall

be permitted only to the extent provided by the by-laws which are

consistent with the provisions of this chapter, provided, however, vote

by proxy may not be utilized where the certificate of incorporation

permits proportionate or unequal voting. Except as otherwise required by

this chapter or by the by-laws, directors shall be elected by a

plurality of the votes cast at a meeting by the members entitled to vote

in the election.