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Dime Community Bancshares adopts majority voting for uncontested director elections
Dime Community Bancshares, Inc. /NY/
- Board approved amended bylaws effective Oct 24, 2024, adopting majority voting standard for uncontested elections.
- In uncontested races, a nominee must receive more 'for' than 'against' votes to be elected; contested elections use plurality.
- Expired Article VIII (effective until July 1, 2023) removed from the bylaws.
- Amendment aligns director elections with common governance best practices.