Maine Revised Statutes
Subchapter 3: POWERS
35-A §3752. Amendment of articles

§3752. Amendment of articles
A cooperative may amend its articles of incorporation as follows.   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).]
1.  Meeting and notice.  The proposed amendment shall be presented to a meeting of the members. The proposed amendment shall be set forth in or attached to the notice of the meeting.  
[PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).]
2.  Approval.  If the proposed amendment, with any changes, is approved by the affirmative vote of not less than 2/3 of those members voting on the amendment at the meeting, articles of amendment shall be executed and acknowledged on behalf of the cooperative by its president or vice-president and its seal shall be affixed to the articles and attested by its secretary.  
[PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).]
3.  Contents of articles of amendment.  The articles of amendment shall recite that they are executed pursuant to this chapter and shall state:  
A. The name of the cooperative;   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).]
B. The address of its principal office; and   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).]
C. The amendment to its articles of incorporation.   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).]
[PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).]
4.  Affidavit.  The president or vice-president executing the articles shall make and attach to the articles an affidavit stating that this section was complied with.  
[PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 141, §A6 (NEW).