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Wyoming Statutes Title 17. Corporations, Partnerships and Associations § 17-20-729. Amendment of bylaws

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff

(a) Notwithstanding W.S. 17-19-1021(a)(i) and (ii), a cooperative utility may amend its bylaws not inconsistent with its articles of incorporation by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the board of directors after notice as required by this section.

(b) A cooperative utility shall provide notice of any meeting of the board of directors at which an amendment proposed under subsection (a) of this section is to be voted upon at least thirty (30) days before the meeting. The notice shall:

(i) State that a purpose of the meeting is to consider a proposed amendment to the bylaws;

(ii) Contain or be accompanied by a copy or summary of the amendment;

(iii) Be fair and reasonable. Fair and reasonable notice includes, but is not limited to, advertisement in a newspaper of general circulation within the cooperative utility's service area and direct mailings to members such as in a bill or other communication.

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