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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 ( 2/3 ) 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.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Rhode Island General Laws Title 7. Corporations, Associations, and Partnerships § 7-7-15. Amendment of articles - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ri/title-7-corporations-associations-and-partnerships/ri-gen-laws-sect-7-7-15/
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