1. If a cooperative indemnifies or advances expenses to a director under sections 501.412 through 501.415 in connection with a proceeding by or in the right of the cooperative, the cooperative shall report the indemnification or advance in writing to the members with or before the notice of the next members’ meeting.

Terms Used In Iowa Code 501.712

  • Cooperative: means a cooperative association organized under this chapter or converted to this chapter pursuant to section 501. See Iowa Code 501.101
  • 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
 2. If a cooperative issues or authorizes the issuance of interests for promissory notes or for promises to render services in the future, the cooperative shall report in writing to the members the number of interests authorized or issued, and the consideration received by the cooperative, with or before the notice of the next members’ meeting.