form8-k.htm
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT
TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 
Date of Report (date of earliest event reported):  September 16, 2008

TrustCo Bank Corp NY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

NEW YORK
0-10592
14-1630287
State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization
Commission File No.
I.R.S. Employer Identification
 Number

5 SARNOWSKI DRIVE, GLENVILLE, NEW YORK 12302
(Address of principal executive offices)

(518) 377-3311
(Registrant’s Telephone Number,
Including Area Code)

NOT APPLICABLE
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

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TrustCo Bank Corp NY

Item 5.03              Amendment To Bylaws

 
On September 16, 2008, TrustCo’s board of directors adopted changes to the company’s bylaws (and the corresponding provision of the bylaws of Trustco Bank) to remove the age limitation for members of the Corporation’s board of directors. Previously, a member of the board of directors who attained 75 years of age would cease to be a director.

 
Attached is a copy of the amended and restated bylaws labeled as Exhibit 99(a).

Item 9.01.             Financial Statements and Exhibits
 
 (c)    
 Exhibits    
       
  Reg S-K Exhibit No.  Description  
       
  99(a) Amended and restated bylaws of TrustCo Bank Corp NY.  
 

 
 
 

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.


Date:  September 16, 2008

TrustCo Bank Corp NY
(Registrant)


By:  /s/ Robert T. Cushing
Robert T. Cushing
Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer