10-2073

10-2073. Consolidation

A. Any two or more cooperatives, each of which is designated in this article a
"consolidating cooperative", may consolidate into a new cooperative, designated in this
article the "new cooperative", by complying with the following requirements:

1. The proposition for the consolidation of the consolidating cooperatives into the
new cooperative and proposed articles to accomplish the consolidation shall be submitted
to a meeting of the members of each consolidating cooperative, the notice of which shall
have attached a copy of the proposed articles of consolidation.

2. If the proposed consolidation and the proposed articles of consolidation, with
any amendments, are approved by the affirmative vote of not less than two-thirds of those
members of each consolidating cooperative voting at the meeting, articles of
consolidation in the form approved shall be executed by each consolidating cooperative.

B. The articles of consolidation shall recite that they are executed pursuant to
this article and shall state:

1. The name of each consolidating cooperative and the address of its principal
office.

2. The name of the new cooperative and the address of its principal office.

3. A statement that each consolidating cooperative agreed to the consolidation.

4. The names and addresses of the directors of the new cooperative.

5. The terms and conditions of the consolidation and the mode of carrying it into
effect, including the manner in which members of the consolidating cooperatives may or
shall become members of the new cooperative. The articles may also contain any
provisions not inconsistent with this article deemed necessary or advisable for the
conduct of the business of the new cooperative.