North Carolina § 54-109 - 31. Meetings of members.

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§ 54-109. 31. Meetings of members.

The annual meeting and any special meetings of the members of the credit union shall be held at the time, place, and in the manner indicated by the bylaws. At all such meetings, a member shall have but one vote, irrespective of his shareholdings. No member may vote by proxy, but a member may vote by absentee ballot if the bylaws of the credit union so provide. A society, association, copartnership or corporation having membership in the credit union may be represented and have its vote cast by one of its members or shareholders, provided such person has been fully authorized by the organization's governing body. The board of directors may establish a minimum age of 16 years of age as a qualification to vote at meetings of the members. The board of directors may establish a minimum age of 18 years of age as a qualification to hold office. History (1975, c. 538, s. 1.) §§ 54-109.32 through 54-109.34: Reserved for future codification purposes.

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