A. The articles of organization and the bylaws may be amended as provided in the articles and bylaws, respectively. Amendments to the articles of organization or bylaws shall be submitted to the director who shall approve or disapprove the proposed amendments within thirty days after submission.

Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes 58-11-12

  • 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.
  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.

B. The director shall not approve any amendment to articles or bylaws which he determines would be detrimental to any credit union’s safety or soundness or to the welfare of a credit union’s members. No amendment shall become effective until approved by the director. If the director disapproves any proposed amendment, the credit union may appeal the disapproval to the court of appeals within thirty days.

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