(a) Each incorporator of a cooperative shall be a member of the cooperative or of another cooperative that is a member of it. A person may not become a member unless that person agrees to use electric energy, telephone or related telecommunications service, or other services furnished by the cooperative when they are made available through its facilities.

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Terms Used In Alaska Statutes 10.25.080

  • person: includes a corporation, company, partnership, firm, association, organization, business trust, or society, as well as a natural person. See Alaska Statutes 01.10.060
(b) Membership in a cooperative is not transferrable, except as provided in the bylaws. The bylaws may

(1) prescribe additional qualifications and limitations on membership;
(2) require membership as a condition of obtaining service from the cooperative;
(3) provide for termination or suspension of membership; however, a membership may not be terminated unless procedures for termination are contained in the bylaws.