Maine Revised Statutes Title 35-A Sec. 3752 – Amendment of articles
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A cooperative may amend its articles of incorporation as follows. [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).]
1. Meeting and notice. The proposed amendment shall be presented to a meeting of the members. The proposed amendment shall be set forth in or attached to the notice of the meeting.
[PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).]
Terms Used In Maine Revised Statutes Title 35-A Sec. 3752
- Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
- 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.
- cooperative: means any corporation organized under this chapter or which becomes subject to this chapter in the manner provided. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 35-A Sec. 3703
2. Approval. If the proposed amendment, with any changes, is approved by the affirmative vote of not less than 2/3 of those members voting on the amendment at the meeting, articles of amendment shall be executed and acknowledged on behalf of the cooperative by its president or vice-president and its seal shall be affixed to the articles and attested by its secretary.
[PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).]
3. Contents of articles of amendment. The articles of amendment shall recite that they are executed pursuant to this chapter and shall state:
A. The name of the cooperative; [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).]
B. The address of its principal office; and [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).]
C. The amendment to its articles of incorporation. [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).]
[PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).]
4. Affidavit. The president or vice-president executing the articles shall make and attach to the articles an affidavit stating that this section was complied with.
[PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 141, §A6 (NEW).