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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(1) Persons applying for the organization of a credit union shall execute articles of incorporation stating:
(a) The initial name and location of the credit union;
(b) That the duration of the credit union is perpetual;
(c) That the purpose of the credit union is to engage in the business of a credit union and any other lawful activities permitted to a credit union by applicable law;
(d) The number of its directors, which must not be less than five or greater than fifteen, and the names of the persons who are to serve as the initial directors;
(e) The names of the incorporators;
(f) The extent, if any, to which personal liability of directors is limited;
(g) The extent, if any, to which directors, supervisory committee members, officers, employees, and others will be indemnified by the credit union; and
(h) Any other provision which is not inconsistent with this chapter.
(2) Applicants shall submit the articles of incorporation in triplicate to the director.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Washington Revised Code Title 31. Miscellaneous Loan Agencies § 31.12.055. Manner of organizing--Articles of incorporation--Submission to director - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/wa/title-31-miscellaneous-loan-agencies/wa-rev-code-31-12-055/
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