Colorado Revised Statutes Title 7. Corporations and Associations § 7-55-104. Board of directors

The board of directors of a cooperative association shall be stockholders or members of such association or the representatives duly authorized in writing of a legal entity which is a stockholder or member of said cooperative association; except that the articles of incorporation and bylaws may permit the election of any number of directors, less than a majority, who are not stockholders or members, to be elected as stated in the bylaws.