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Current as of March 28, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) A corporation which meets the definition of a qualified corporation, as defined by § 4-35-103, may adopt a plan to convert its entity status from that of a nonprofit corporation to a water authority pursuant to the Water Authority Act, § 4-35-101 et seq., unless the articles or bylaws require otherwise, if the conversion is approved:
(1) By a majority of the members of the board of directors of the corporation; and
(2) If the corporation has members, by two-thirds ( 2/3 ) of the votes cast by the members, in person or by proxy, at a regular or special meeting of the members at which a quorum is present.
(b) For purposes of this section and unless the articles or bylaws provide for a higher or lower quorum, ten percent (10%) of the votes entitled to be cast on a matter must be represented in person or by proxy at a meeting of members to constitute a quorum.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Arkansas Code Title 4. Business and Commercial Law § 4-28-225. Conversion to public water authority - last updated March 28, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ar/title-4-business-and-commercial-law/ar-code-sect-4-28-225/
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