AMENDMENT NO. [NUMBER]

TO THE BYLAWS

OF [CORPORATION NAME], INC.

(a [State] Corporation)

Effective Date: [EFFECTIVE DATE]

RECITALS

A. [CORPORATION NAME], Inc., a [STATE] corporation (the "Corporation"), was incorporated on [INCORPORATION DATE] under the [STATE] General Corporation Law (or Business Corporation Act).

B. The Board of Directors of the Corporation adopted Bylaws on [ORIGINAL BYLAWS DATE] (as previously amended, the "Bylaws").

C. ☐ Pursuant to Section [__] of the Bylaws and [8 Del. C. Section 109 / applicable state law], the Board of Directors is authorized to amend the Bylaws.

☐ Pursuant to Section [__] of the Bylaws and [8 Del. C. Section 109 / applicable state law], the stockholders are authorized to amend the Bylaws.

D. The [Board of Directors / Stockholders], at a [meeting duly called and held on [DATE] / by written consent dated [DATE]], approved the following amendments to the Bylaws.

[// GUIDANCE (Delaware): Under 8 Del. C. Section 109:
- Stockholders always have the power to amend bylaws
- The Certificate of Incorporation may confer bylaw amendment power on the Board of Directors
- If the Board has bylaw amendment authority, stockholders still retain the power to amend
- Certain bylaw provisions (e.g., requiring supermajority stockholder approval) may limit Board amendment authority]

[// GUIDANCE (MBCA): Under MBCA Section 10.20:
- The Board may amend or repeal bylaws unless the articles reserve this power to stockholders
- Stockholders may amend or repeal bylaws even if the Board also has this power
- A bylaw adopted by stockholders that limits Board authority cannot be amended by the Board]

AMENDMENT

NOW, THEREFORE, the Bylaws are hereby amended as follows:

OPTION A: SPECIFIC SECTION AMENDMENT

1. Amendment to Article [__], Section [__]

Article [ARTICLE NUMBER], Section [SECTION NUMBER] of the Bylaws, entitled "[SECTION TITLE]," is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:

Section [NUMBER]. [SECTION TITLE]

"[INSERT NEW LANGUAGE FOR THE SECTION]"

2. Amendment to Article [__], Section [__]

Article [ARTICLE NUMBER], Section [SECTION NUMBER] of the Bylaws, entitled "[SECTION TITLE]," is hereby amended by:

☐ Deleting the following language:

"[LANGUAGE TO BE DELETED]"

☐ Adding the following language [at the end of / before / after the [__] sentence of] such Section:

"[LANGUAGE TO BE ADDED]"

☐ Replacing the following language:

"[OLD LANGUAGE]"

with the following:

"[NEW LANGUAGE]"

OPTION B: AMENDMENT TO CHANGE NUMBER OF DIRECTORS

1. Amendment to Article [__], Section [__] (Number of Directors)

Article [__], Section [__] of the Bylaws is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows:

Section [__]. Number of Directors.

The number of directors constituting the Board of Directors shall be fixed from time to time by resolution of the Board of Directors, but shall not be less than [ONE] nor more than [NUMBER]. The number of directors shall initially be [NUMBER].

2. Current Number of Directors

The Board of Directors hereby fixes the current number of directors at [NUMBER].

OPTION C: AMENDMENT TO CHANGE OFFICER POSITIONS

1. Amendment to Article [__], Section [__] (Officers)

Article [__], Section [__] of the Bylaws is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows:

Section [__]. Officers.

The officers of the Corporation shall include a [Chief Executive Officer], [President], [Secretary], and [Chief Financial Officer / Treasurer]. The Board may also appoint one or more [Vice Presidents] and such other officers and assistant officers as the Board deems necessary. Any two or more offices may be held by the same person.

OPTION D: AMENDMENT TO CHANGE STOCKHOLDER MEETING PROVISIONS

1. Amendment to Article [__], Section [__] (Special Meetings of Stockholders)

Article [__], Section [__] of the Bylaws is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows:

Section [__]. Special Meetings.

Special meetings of stockholders may be called only by:

(a) The Chairman of the Board;
(b) The Chief Executive Officer;
(c) The President; or
(d) The Board of Directors pursuant to a resolution adopted by a majority of the Whole Board.

[☐ (e) Stockholders holding at least [__]% of the voting power of the outstanding shares entitled to vote may request a special meeting by written demand to the Secretary.]

Only business specified in the notice of meeting may be transacted at a special meeting.

OPTION E: AMENDMENT TO ADD FORUM SELECTION CLAUSE

1. Addition of New Section - Forum Selection

A new Section [__] is hereby added to Article [__] of the Bylaws to read as follows:

Section [__]. Exclusive Forum.

Unless the Corporation consents in writing to the selection of an alternative forum, the [Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware / state courts of [STATE]] (or, if such court lacks subject matter jurisdiction, [another state court of [STATE] / the federal district court for the District of [STATE]]) shall, to the fullest extent permitted by law, be the sole and exclusive forum for:

(a) Any derivative action or proceeding brought on behalf of the Corporation;

(b) Any action asserting a claim of breach of a fiduciary duty owed by any director, officer, employee, or agent of the Corporation to the Corporation or its stockholders;

(c) Any action asserting a claim arising pursuant to any provision of the [STATE] General Corporation Law, the Certificate of Incorporation, or these Bylaws; or

(d) Any action asserting a claim governed by the internal affairs doctrine.

Any person or entity purchasing or otherwise acquiring any interest in shares of capital stock of the Corporation shall be deemed to have notice of and consented to the provisions of this Section.

[// GUIDANCE (Delaware): 8 Del. C. Section 115 authorizes forum selection clauses in the Certificate of Incorporation or Bylaws. Such clauses may designate Delaware courts as the exclusive forum for internal corporate claims but may not prohibit bringing such claims in Delaware.]

OPTION F: AMENDMENT TO ADD ADVANCE NOTICE PROVISIONS

1. Addition of New Section - Advance Notice for Director Nominations

A new Section [__] is hereby added to Article [__] of the Bylaws to read as follows:

Section [__]. Advance Notice of Director Nominations.

Only persons nominated in accordance with the procedures set forth in this Section shall be eligible to be elected as directors. Nominations of persons for election to the Board of Directors may be made at an annual meeting of stockholders (a) by or at the direction of the Board of Directors, or (b) by any stockholder of the Corporation who (i) was a stockholder of record at the time of giving of notice and at the time of the meeting, (ii) is entitled to vote at the meeting, and (iii) complies with the notice procedures set forth in this Section.

Such nominations, other than those made by or at the direction of the Board, shall be made pursuant to timely notice in writing to the Secretary. To be timely, a stockholder's notice shall be received at the principal executive offices of the Corporation not less than [90] days nor more than [120] days prior to the first anniversary of the preceding year's annual meeting.

[ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS AS APPLICABLE]

OPTION G: GENERAL FORM - CUSTOMIZABLE

1. Amendment

[DESCRIBE THE SPECIFIC AMENDMENTS BEING MADE. BE PRECISE ABOUT WHICH ARTICLES AND SECTIONS ARE BEING AMENDED AND THE EXACT CHANGES.]

GENERAL PROVISIONS

1. Effect on Bylaws

Except as specifically amended hereby, the Bylaws remain in full force and effect. In the event of any conflict between the terms of this Amendment and the terms of the Bylaws, this Amendment shall control.

2. Ratification

The [Board of Directors / Stockholders] hereby ratify and confirm the Bylaws, as amended by this Amendment.

3. References

From and after the Effective Date, all references to the Bylaws shall be deemed to refer to the Bylaws as amended by this Amendment.

4. Consistency with Certificate of Incorporation

This Amendment does not conflict with any provision of the Certificate of Incorporation of the Corporation.

5. Effectiveness

This Amendment shall become effective as of the Effective Date.

APPROVAL AND CERTIFICATION

OPTION A: APPROVAL BY BOARD OF DIRECTORS

CERTIFICATE OF SECRETARY

I, [SECRETARY NAME], the duly elected Secretary of [CORPORATION NAME], Inc., a [STATE] corporation, hereby certify that:

1. The foregoing Amendment No. [NUMBER] to the Bylaws was duly adopted by the Board of Directors of the Corporation at a meeting duly called and held on [DATE], at which a quorum was present throughout.

2. The amendment was approved by the affirmative vote of [a majority / at least [__]] of the directors present at the meeting.

3. [Alternatively: The foregoing Amendment was adopted by the unanimous written consent of the Board of Directors, effective as of [DATE].]

4. The Board of Directors is authorized to amend the Bylaws pursuant to Section [__] of the Bylaws and Section [__] of the Certificate of Incorporation.

5. This Amendment is effective as of [EFFECTIVE DATE].

_________________________________________
[SECRETARY NAME], Secretary
[CORPORATION NAME], Inc.

Date: _________________________________

[CORPORATE SEAL]

OPTION B: APPROVAL BY STOCKHOLDERS

CERTIFICATE OF SECRETARY

I, [SECRETARY NAME], the duly elected Secretary of [CORPORATION NAME], Inc., a [STATE] corporation, hereby certify that:

1. The foregoing Amendment No. [NUMBER] to the Bylaws was duly adopted by the stockholders of the Corporation at a [annual / special] meeting of stockholders duly called and held on [DATE], at which a quorum was present throughout.

2. The amendment was approved by the affirmative vote of the holders of [a majority / at least [__]%] of the shares entitled to vote thereon.

3. [Alternatively: The foregoing Amendment was adopted by the written consent of stockholders holding at least [__]% of the shares entitled to vote, effective as of [DATE].]

4. This Amendment is effective as of [EFFECTIVE DATE].

_________________________________________
[SECRETARY NAME], Secretary
[CORPORATION NAME], Inc.

Date: _________________________________

[CORPORATE SEAL]

OPTION C: APPROVAL BY BOTH BOARD AND STOCKHOLDERS

CERTIFICATE OF SECRETARY

I, [SECRETARY NAME], the duly elected Secretary of [CORPORATION NAME], Inc., a [STATE] corporation, hereby certify that:

1. The foregoing Amendment No. [NUMBER] to the Bylaws was duly adopted by:

(a) The Board of Directors at a meeting duly called and held on [DATE]; and

(b) The stockholders at a meeting duly called and held on [DATE].

2. The amendment was approved by the requisite vote of directors and stockholders in accordance with applicable law and the Corporation's governing documents.

3. This Amendment is effective as of [EFFECTIVE DATE].

_________________________________________
[SECRETARY NAME], Secretary
[CORPORATION NAME], Inc.

Date: _________________________________

[CORPORATE SEAL]

BOARD RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDMENT (FOR RECORDS)

RESOLVED, that the Amendment No. [NUMBER] to the Bylaws of the Corporation, in substantially the form presented to this meeting, is hereby approved and adopted.

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the officers of the Corporation are hereby authorized and directed to execute and file such documents and take such actions as may be necessary or appropriate to effectuate the foregoing resolution.

COMMON BYLAW AMENDMENT SCENARIOS

The following are common reasons to amend corporate Bylaws:

Board of Directors:
☐ Change in number of directors
☐ Change in director qualifications
☐ Addition of classified (staggered) board
☐ Change in director removal provisions
☐ Change in vacancy filling procedures

Stockholder Meetings:
☐ Change in annual meeting date/time
☐ Change in special meeting call provisions
☐ Addition of advance notice requirements
☐ Change in quorum requirements
☐ Change in voting standards

Officers:
☐ Change in officer positions
☐ Change in officer duties
☐ Change in officer appointment/removal procedures

Indemnification:
☐ Expansion of indemnification rights
☐ Addition of mandatory advancement
☐ Addition of insurance provisions

Forum Selection:
☐ Addition of exclusive forum provision
☐ Addition of federal forum for Securities Act claims
☐ Jury trial waiver

Other:
☐ Change in fiscal year
☐ Change in notice provisions
☐ Record date provisions
☐ Stock certificate provisions
☐ Committee provisions

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