(a) Unless otherwise provided in the bylaws of the credit union, the membership of the credit union may elect to dissolve the credit union upon an affirmative vote of two thirds of the members of the credit union who participate in the vote.
(b) The vote to voluntarily dissolve a credit union shall be taken at a meeting held for that purpose. Voting by mail ballot shall be permitted. Notice of the meeting must state that the purpose of the meeting is to vote on the voluntary dissolution of the credit union and must be mailed to the last known address of each member of the credit union at least 30 calendar days prior to the date of the meeting. The notice, at a minimum, shall also contain all of the following information:
(1) A general description of the implications of the dissolution process on the deposit shares of members.
(2) A general description of the implications of the dissolution process on members who have borrowings with the credit union.
(3) A statement that, following dissolution, the credit union shall continue in existence for the purpose of discharging its debts, collecting and distributing its assets, and doing all other acts required in order to wind up its business.
(c) If the membership of a credit union approves the voluntary dissolution of the credit union, upon written notice from the board of directors of the credit union that such action has been approved by the membership and that the requirements of this section have been satisfied, the Administrator of the Alabama Credit Union Administration shall issue in duplicate a certificate to the effect that this section has been complied with. The certificate shall be filed with the probate judge of the county in which the credit union is located, whereupon the credit union is dissolved and shall cease to carry on business except for the purposes of liquidation and the winding up of its business.
(d) A credit union voluntarily dissolved pursuant to this section shall continue in existence for the purpose of discharging its debts, collecting and distributing its assets, and doing all other acts required in order to wind up its business, and may sue and be sued for the purpose of enforcing such debts and obligations until its affairs are fully adjusted and wound up.
Structure Code of Alabama
Title 5 - Banks and Financial Institutions.
Article 1 - General Provisions.
Section 5-17-1 - "Credit Union" Defined.
Section 5-17-2 - Procedure for Organization and Incorporation.
Section 5-17-3 - Use of Words "Credit Union" in Name or Title.
Section 5-17-4 - Powers Generally.
Section 5-17-6 - Withdrawal of Members; Expulsion for Cause; Termination of Membership; Readmission.
Section 5-17-7 - Operating Fees; Fee Filed With Certificate of Organization.
Section 5-17-8.1 - Investigatory and Enforcement Powers of Administrator, Board, Designee, Etc.
Section 5-17-9 - Fiscal Year; Meetings of Members; Amendment of Bylaws.
Section 5-17-10 - Election of Board of Directors, Credit Committee, and Supervisory Committee.
Section 5-17-11 - Election of Officers; Duties of Officers and Directors; Compensation; Liability.
Section 5-17-12 - Powers and Duties of Credit Committee.
Section 5-17-13 - Powers and Duties of Supervisory Committee.
Section 5-17-14 - Capital; Lien on Shares and Deposits of Members; Entrance Fee.
Section 5-17-15 - Deposits for Minor or Trust Beneficiaries; Deposits in Names of Two Persons.
Section 5-17-16 - Disposition of Shares or Deposit Account of Deceased Person.
Section 5-17-17 - Loans to Members, Directors, Officers, Etc.
Section 5-17-18 - Interest Rates and Finance Charges on Loans; Late Charge.
Section 5-17-19 - Insurance and Reserves.
Section 5-17-21 - Voluntary Dissolution.
Section 5-17-22 - Merger and Conversion Procedures.
Section 5-17-23 - Change of Place of Business.
Section 5-17-25 - Alabama Credit Union League - Advance Payment of Dues by Member Credit Unions.
Section 5-17-29 - Penalties - Concealment of Discounts or Loans.
Section 5-17-31 - Penalties - Receipt of Property Other Than in Payment for Just Demand.