Section 18March 10, 1990, Sec./Art. 18

Amendment of Articles of Cooperation and By-laws. - Unless otherwise prescribed by this Code and for legitimate purposes, any provision or matter stated in the articles of cooperation may be amended by two-thirds (2/3) vote of all the member with voting rights, without prejudice to the right of the dissenting members to exercise their right to withdraw their membership under Sections 31 and 32.

The original and amended sections together shall contain all provisions required by law to be set out in the articles of cooperation. Amendments shall be indicated by underscoring or otherwise appropriately indicating the change or changes made and a copy thereof duly certified under oath by the cooperative secretary and a majority of the directors stating the fact that said amendment or amendments have been duly approved by the required vote of the members. All amendments to the articles of cooperation shall be submitted to the Cooperative Development Authority. The amendments shall take effect upon its approval by the Cooperative Development Authority or within thirty (30) days from the date of filing thereof if not acted upon by the Authority for a cause not attributable to the cooperative.