[§421C-26]  Cooperative agreements. (a)  Any association may enter into contracts, agreements, or arrangements withother associations, individuals, joint-ventures, partnerships, or corporations,for the cooperative and economical carrying on of its business.

(b)  Any two or more associations by agreementmay unite in employing and using or separately employ and use the samepersonnel, methods, means, and agencies for carrying on and conducting theirrespective business. [L 1982, c 97, pt of §2]