Arizona Laws 20-870. Amendment to society laws
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A. The supreme governing body of a domestic society may amend its laws in accordance with its laws at any regular or special meeting, or if the laws provide, by referendum. A referendum may be held in accordance with the society’s laws by the vote of the voting members of the society, the vote of the delegates or representatives of voting members or the vote of local lodges. An amendment that is referred shall not be adopted unless within six months from the date of the submission of the referendum a majority of the members voting consent to the amendment.
Terms Used In Arizona Laws 20-870
- Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.
- Laws: means the articles of incorporation, constitution and bylaws of the society. See Arizona Laws 20-861
- Society: means a fraternal benefit society. See Arizona Laws 20-861
B. A society may provide for voting by mail.
C. A society shall file a certified copy of any amendment to its laws within ninety days after the amendment is enacted.