Indiana Code 27-1-8-2. Proposal of amendment
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Terms Used In Indiana Code 27-1-8-2
- 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.
- articles of incorporation: includes both the original articles of incorporation and any and all amendments thereto, except where the original articles of incorporation only are expressly referred to, and includes articles of merger, consolidation and reinsurance, and in case of corporations, heretofore organized, articles of reorganization filed in the office of the secretary of state, and all amendments thereto. See Indiana Code 27-1-2-3
Sec. 2. Every amendment to the articles of incorporation shall first be proposed by the board of directors, by the adoption of a resolution setting forth the proposed amendment and directing that it be submitted to a vote of the shareholders, members, or policyholders entitled to vote in respect thereof at a designated meeting of such shareholders, members, or policyholders which may be an annual meeting of the shareholders, members, or policyholders or a special meeting of the shareholders, members, or policyholders entitled to vote in respect thereof. If the resolution shall direct that the proposed amendment is to be submitted at an annual meeting, notice of the submission of the proposed amendment shall be included in the notice of such annual meeting. If the said resolution shall direct that the proposed amendment is to be submitted to a special meeting of the shareholders, members, or policyholders entitled to vote thereon, such special meeting shall be called by the resolution proposing the amendment, and notice of such meeting shall be given at the time in the manner provided in IC 27-1-7-7.
Formerly: Acts 1935, c.162, s.102. As amended by P.L.252-1985, SEC.33.