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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
The bylaws shall contain:
(1) The maximum amount or percentage of capital which may be owned or controlled by one member;
(2) A provision that in all decisions to amend the articles or bylaws, as the case may be, the members shall be informed of those decisions at least thirty days in advance through a mailing or a prominent notice at all association locations;
(3) The method and terms of admission to membership and the disposal of members' interests on termination of membership for any reason;
(4) A provision stating that a majority of the directors, or five per cent of the members or two hundred fifty members, whichever is less, may submit a petition in writing and demand a special membership meeting, which shall be called by the secretary within thirty days of that demand;
(5) A provision that notice for all meetings shall be made through posting prominent signs at all association locations or by mailing to the last known address of each member or director. Notices for special meetings shall specify the purpose of the meeting;
(6) A provision that associations shall not discriminate on their acceptance of members on a basis of race, gender, religion, income, marital status, or nationality; and
(7) A provision stating that within a specified period of time, any action taken by the directors must be referred to the members for approval or disapproval if demanded by petition by at least five per cent of the members or two hundred fifty members, whichever is less, or by majority vote of the directors; provided that rights of third parties which have vested between the time of action by the directors and approval or disapproval by the members shall not be impaired.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Hawaii Revised Statutes Division 2. Business § 421C-12 - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/hi/division-2-business/hi-rev-st-sect-421c-12/
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