Sec. 4. The articles of incorporation shall be entitled and endorsed “Articles of Incorporation of ____________ (the blank space to be filled in with the name of the corporation) and shall state:

(1) The name of the cooperative corporation, which shall be such as to distinguish it from any other corporation, and a statement whether it is to be a general or a local cooperative corporation.

(2) A statement of the county or counties within which its operations are to be conducted. If it is a local cooperative corporation, the rural area or areas in which its operations are to be conducted shall be further described and limited from time to time by certificate issued by the commission.

(3) Location of its principal office and post office address.

(4) The maximum number of directors, not less than three (3).

(5) The names and post office addresses of the directors who are to manage the affairs of the cooperative corporation for the first year of its existence or until their successors are chosen.

(6) The period, if any, limited for the duration of the cooperative corporation or a statement that the duration of the cooperative corporation is to be perpetual.

(7) The terms and conditions upon which members of the corporation shall be admitted.

(8) The articles of incorporation of a cooperative corporation may contain also any provision not contrary to law which the incorporators may desire for the regulation of its business and the conduct of its affairs; and any provisions creating, defining, limiting or regulating the powers of the cooperative corporation, its directors and members.

Formerly: Acts 1951, c.193, s.4. As amended by P.L.119-1987, SEC.2.