Oklahoma § 18-437.16 - Initiative by members
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 18-437.16 — Initiative by members, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 18-437.16. Initiative by members
Not withstanding any other provision of this act, any
proposition embodied in a petition signed by not less than ten
percent (10%) of the members of a cooperative, together with any
document submitted with such petition to give effect to the
proposition, shall be submitted to the members of a cooperative,
either at a special meeting of the members held within forty-five
(45) days after the presentation of such petition or, if the date of
the next annual meeting of members falls within ninety (90) days
after such presentation or if the petition so requests, at such
annual meeting. The approval of the board of trustees shall not be
required in respect of any proposition or document submitted to the
members pursuant to this section and approved by them, but such
proposition or document shall be subject to all other applicable
provisions of this act. Any affidavit or affidavits required to be
filed with any such document pursuant to applicable provisions of
this act shall, in such case, be modified to show compliance with
the provisions of this section.
Laws 1939, p. 266, § 17.
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 18-437.16
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 18-437.16 cover?
Section 18-437.16 ("Initiative by members") is part of the Oklahoma Statutes, the codified statutory law of Oklahoma. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Oklahoma § 18-437.16?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 18-437.16 apply to my situation?
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