Revised Code of Washington (RCW) (Last Updated: August 9, 2016) |
Title 31. MISCELLANEOUS LOAN AGENCIES |
Chapter 31.12. Washington state credit union act. |
Section 31.12.055. Manner of organizing—Articles of incorporation—Submission to director.
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- (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 initial par value, if any, of the shares of the credit union;(g) The extent, if any, to which personal liability of directors is limited;(h) The extent, if any, to which directors, supervisory committee members, officers, employees, and others will be indemnified by the credit union; and(i) Any other provision which is not inconsistent with this chapter.(2) Applicants shall submit the articles of incorporation in triplicate to the director.NOTES:Findings—Construction—1994 c 256: See RCW 43.320.007.