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Section 5744 - Procedure for effecting indemnification

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Unless ordered by a court, any indemnification under section 5741 (relating to third-party actions) or 5742 (relating to derivative and corporate actions) shall be made by the nonprofit corporation only as authorized in the specific case upon a determination that indemnification of the representative is proper in the circumstances because he has met the applicable standard of conduct set forth in those sections. The determination shall be made: (1) by the board of directors by a majority vote of a quorum consisting of directors who were not parties to the action or proceeding; (2) if such a quorum is not obtainable or if obtainable and a majority vote of a quorum of disinterested directors so directs, by independent legal counsel in a written opinion; (3) by such other body as may be provided in the bylaws; or (4) by the members. (Dec. 21, 1988, P.L.1444, No.177, eff. Oct. 1, 1989; Dec. 19, 1990, P.L.834, No.198, eff. imd.; Dec. 18, 1992, P.L.1333, No.169, eff. 60 days)