Terms Used In Wisconsin Statutes 186.086

  • Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.
  • Indemnification: In general, a collateral contract or assurance under which one person agrees to secure another person against either anticipated financial losses or potential adverse legal consequences. Source: FDIC
   (1)    Limitations. A credit union’s obligations to indemnify under s. 186.083 may be limited as follows:
      (a)    If the credit union is incorporated on or after June 13, 1987, by the articles of incorporation, including any amendments to the articles of incorporation.
      (b)    If the credit union was incorporated before June 13, 1987, by an amendment to the articles of incorporation which becomes effective on or after June 13, 1987, as provided under s. 186.35 (1), 2003 stats., or s. 186.02 (4) (a).
   (2)   Limitation applicability. A limitation under sub. (1) applies if the first alleged act of a director or officer for which indemnification is sought occurred while the limitation was in effect.