(1) With the approval of the commissioner, and by vote of shareholders owning a majority of voting shares of the bank, a bank may amend its articles of incorporation in any manner not inconsistent with this act. An amendment, signed by an authorized officer or officers of the bank, shall be effective when approved by the commissioner.
  (2) Notwithstanding subsection (1), an amendment that provides solely for a change in the name of the bank is not subject to the approval of the commissioner and shall be effective on the date it is received by the commissioner or at a later date specified by the bank.

Terms Used In Michigan Laws 487.13203

  • 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: means articles of incorporation, all amendments to articles of incorporation, and agreements of consolidation and merger. See Michigan Laws 487.11201
  • Bank: means a state banking corporation that is organized or reorganized under this act or organized under any law of this state enacted before March 1, 2000, including a state banking corporation that voluntarily limits its activities. See Michigan Laws 487.11201
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