The bylaws of a credit union shall specify at least the following:

(1)  the name of the credit union;

Terms Used In Utah Code 7-9-12

  • Credit union: means a cooperative, nonprofit association incorporated under:
(a) Chapter 9, Utah Credit Union Act; or
(b) 12 U. See Utah Code 7-1-103
  • Field of membership: means persons designated as eligible for credit union membership in accordance with:
    (a) Section 7-9-51 or 7-9-53; and
    (b) the bylaws of the credit union. See Utah Code 7-9-3
  • Quorum: The number of legislators that must be present to do business.
  • (2)  the purpose for which the credit union was formed;

    (3)  a field of membership of the credit union that complies with Section 7-9-51 or 7-9-53;

    (4)  the number of directors and procedures for their election;

    (5)  the term of directors;

    (6)  whether a credit manager, credit committee, or combination of both shall be responsible for credit functions of the credit union;

    (7)  the duties of the officers;

    (8)  the time of year of the annual meeting of members;

    (9)  the manner in which members shall be notified of meetings;

    (10)  the number of members which shall constitute a quorum at meetings;

    (11)  the manner of amending;

    (12)  the manner in which officers may act as surety; and

    (13)  such other matters, rules, and regulations as the board of directors consider necessary.

    Amended by Chapter 327, 2003 General Session