Rhode Island General Laws 7-7-15. Amendment of articles
The articles of association of any association formed under this chapter may be changed or amended. Any change or amendment must first be approved by two-thirds (?) of the directors of an association and then must be adopted by a majority of its members through their vote on it or their written assent to it. An original and a duplicate of any amendment adopted, with a statement showing that the amendment has been adopted by vote of the members and the date of adoption, signed and sworn to by the president or vice-president and the secretary or assistant secretary of the corporation, shall be filed in the office of the secretary of state, who shall, upon the payment to him or her of a fee of five dollars ($5.00), certify the duplicate and issue the certificate to the corporation.
History of Section.
P.L. 1928, ch. 1202, § 9; G.L. 1938, ch. 117, § 9; G.L. 1956, § 7-7-15; P.L. 1971, ch. 164, § 2.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 7-7-15
- 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.
- Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.