Each company shall provide in its constitution, laws or bylaws for:
1. A representative form of government for the management of the company, to be carried on either with or without a lodge, or with membership in the lodge optional;
2. A legislative or governing body composed of its officers and representatives to be elected either by the adult members or by delegates elected directly or indirectly by the adult members; and
3. The manner of selecting representatives of the members for membership in its legislative body.
Code 1950, § 38-479; 1952, c. 317, § 38.1-504; 1986, c. 562.
Structure Code of Virginia
Chapter 38 - Cooperative Nonprofit Life Benefit Companies
§ 38.2-3801. Cooperative nonprofit life benefit company defined
§ 38.2-3802. Continuation of existing companies
§ 38.2-3803. Licensing of additional companies prohibited
§ 38.2-3804. What laws applicable
§ 38.2-3805. General powers of company; limitation on increase in rates
§ 38.2-3806. Constitution and bylaws
§ 38.2-3807. Governing body; board of directors
§ 38.2-3808. Filing copies of constitution and bylaws
§ 38.2-3809. How a company may become legal reserve life insurer
§ 38.2-3810. Institutions maintainable; company a charitable institution
§ 38.2-3811. Benefits not subject to process
§ 38.2-3812. Tax on gross premium receipts
§ 38.2-3813. Suits against company
§ 38.2-3814. Contracts in writing; fees
§ 38.2-3815. What benefits policies may provide
§ 38.2-3817. Paid-up insurance or extended term insurance
§ 38.2-3818. Officers and members not individually liable for payment