1. The articles or bylaws may establish criteria or procedures for admission of members.

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Terms Used In Iowa Code 504.601

  • articles: includes amended and restated articles of incorporation and articles of merger. See Iowa Code 504.141
  • Bylaws: means the code or codes of rules other than the articles adopted pursuant to this chapter for the regulation or management of the affairs of a corporation irrespective of the name or names by which such rules are designated. See Iowa Code 504.141
  • Member: means a person who on more than one occasion, pursuant to the provisions of a corporation's articles or bylaws, has a right to vote for the election of a director or directors of a corporation, irrespective of how a member is defined in the articles or bylaws of the corporation. See Iowa Code 504.141
  • Person: includes any individual or entity. See Iowa Code 504.141
 2. A person shall not be admitted as a member without the person’s consent or affirmative action evidencing consent.