(a) After a limited cooperative association is formed:
(1) If initial directors are named in the articles of organization, the initial directors shall hold an organizational meeting to adopt initial bylaws and carry on any other business necessary or proper to complete the organization of the association; or
(2) If initial directors are not named in the articles of organization, the organizers shall designate the initial directors and call a meeting of the initial directors to adopt initial bylaws and carry on any other business necessary or proper to complete the organization of the association.
(b) Unless the articles of organization otherwise provide, the initial directors may cause the limited cooperative association to accept members, including those necessary for the association to begin business.
(c) Initial directors need not be members.
(d) An initial director shall serve until a successor is elected and qualified at a members meeting or the director is removed, resigns, is adjudged incompetent, or dies.
(July 2, 2011, D.C. Law 18-378, § 2, 58 DCR 1720.)
This section is referenced in § 29-1001.09, § 29-1008.04, and § 29-1008.05.
Uniform Law: This section is based on § 303 of the Uniform Limited Cooperative Association Act.
Structure District of Columbia Code
Title 29 - Business Organizations. [Enacted title]
Chapter 10 - Limited Cooperative Associations
Subchapter III - Formation and Initial Articles of Organization of Limited Cooperative Association
§ 29–1003.02. Formation of limited cooperative association; articles of organization
§ 29–1003.03. Organization of limited cooperative association