(1)  The articles of incorporation may require an amendment to the articles of incorporation or bylaws to be approved in writing by a specified person or persons other than the board of directors.

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Terms Used In Utah Code 16-6a-1013

  • 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: include :
(a) amended articles of incorporation;
(b) restated articles of incorporation;
(c) articles of merger; and
(d) a document of a similar import to the documents described in Subsections (3)(a) through (c). See Utah Code 16-6a-102
  • board of directors: means the body authorized to manage the affairs of a domestic or foreign nonprofit corporation. See Utah Code 16-6a-102
  • Bylaws: includes :
    (i) amended bylaws; and
    (ii) restated bylaws. See Utah Code 16-6a-102
  • Person: means an:
    (a) individual; or
    (b) entity. See Utah Code 16-6a-102
  • Writing: includes :Utah Code 68-3-12.5
  • (2)  A provision permitted under Subsection (1) may only be amended with the approval in writing of the person or persons specified in the provision.

    Enacted by Chapter 300, 2000 General Session