The articles of incorporation or charter of any cooperative or mutual association of farmers organized under the provisions of this article may be altered or amended at any regular meeting of the members or at any special meeting called for that purpose; provided that a quorum shall be present as defined in the bylaws or other governing rules. The amendment must first be approved by two thirds of the directors or other governing body and then adopted by vote of two thirds of the members present and voting at the meeting. Amendments to the articles of incorporation, when so adopted, shall be filed in accordance with the provisions of the general corporation laws of the state.
Structure Code of Alabama
Chapter 10 - Cooperatives and Associations.
Article 3 - Incorporated Marketing Associations.
Section 2-10-50 - Definitions.
Section 2-10-51 - Nonprofit Associations.
Section 2-10-52 - Who May Form Association.
Section 2-10-53 - Objects of Association.
Section 2-10-54 - Powers of Association.
Section 2-10-55 - Who May Become Members or Stockholders.
Section 2-10-56 - Contents of Articles of Incorporation; Signing, Acknowledgment and Filing.
Section 2-10-57 - Amendments to Articles of Incorporation.
Section 2-10-58 - Provisions of Bylaws.
Section 2-10-59 - Regular and Special Meetings of Members.
Section 2-10-60 - Selection of Directors; Contracts With Association; Vacancies.
Section 2-10-63 - Removal of Officer or Director.
Section 2-10-64 - Referring Questions to Entire Membership.
Section 2-10-65 - Marketing Contracts.
Section 2-10-66 - Exchange of Stock.
Section 2-10-67 - Annual Report of Association.
Section 2-10-68 - Conflicting Laws Not Applicable.
Section 2-10-69 - Association May Form, Own or Control Another Corporation.
Section 2-10-70 - Agreements Between Associations.
Section 2-10-71 - Association Not a Monopoly.
Section 2-10-72 - Applicability of General Corporation Laws.
Section 2-10-73 - Fees to Probate Judges and Secretary of State.
Section 2-10-74 - Fees for Filing Articles of Incorporation.