Action by Written Consent of Stockholders is a process in which shareholders of a corporation can take action without a meeting of stockholders. It is a method of corporate governance in which shareholders can vote on matters such as the election of directors, the amendment of corporate bylaws, and the authorization of a merger. This type of action can be taken in lieu of a formal meeting of shareholders, which is usually required for such matters. There are two types of Action by Written Consent of Stockholders: unanimous written consent and majority written consent. Unanimous written consent requires all shareholders to agree and sign the consent document, while majority written consent only requires a majority of shareholders, or a specified percentage of shareholders, to agree and sign the consent document.