31A-9-213. Amendment of articles of incorporation.
(1) The articles of a fraternal may provide for amendment by the supreme governing
body or by the board of directors, and may also provide for amendment by an affirmative vote of
a majority of those members who vote in a referendum. Only votes cast within 60 days from the
date of mailing the first ballot by the fraternal are counted. The timeliness of a vote is determined
by the date of its mailing as evidenced by its postmark or other suitable evidence.
(2) For five years after the initial issuance of a certificate of authority, proposed
amendments of the articles shall be filed with the commissioner at least 30 days before the
amendment is submitted for approval to the members or to the supreme governing body. If the
approval of the members or the supreme governing body is not required, proposed amendments to
the articles shall be filed with the commissioner at least 30 days before their effective date.
(3) No amendment is effective until the articles of amendment are filed with the
commissioner, together with a statement of the results of the voting on the amendment or a
statement that no vote is required.
(4) Within four months after filing the articles of amendment with the commissioner, they
shall be furnished to all members either by mail or under Subsection 31A-9-402 (1).
Amended by Chapter 204, 1986 General Session
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