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...d by a credit union share guaranty corporation licensed pursuant to Chapter 1761. of the Revised Code shall post a notice at all public entrances at its place of business and at each of its service facilities. The notice shall be not less than eight and one-half inches by eleven inches and shall include all of the following in not less than twenty-four point type: (1) A statement that members' accounts are insured b...

...wise provided in the articles of incorporation or the code of regulations, and subject to such conditions as the superintendent of credit unions may establish, groups composed of persons within the field of membership of a credit union may become members of such credit union. (1) Any credit union may, with the approval of the superintendent, pursuant to section 1733.33 of the Revised Code, amend its articles of inco...

...(A) The senior management officials of a credit union may terminate the membership of, or some or all services to, a member of the credit union, if the member does any of the following: (1) Causes a loss to the credit union; (2) Commits fraud or any similar misdeed against the credit union or against any person on the premises of the credit union; (3) Engages in inappropriate behavior involving another person, ...

... state; (B) A domestic or foreign corporation, nonprofit corporation, limited liability company, partnership, limited partnership, limited liability partnership, limited partnership association, professional association, business trust, or unincorporated nonprofit association that has a business address in this state. If the agent is an entity other than a domestic corporation, the agent shall meet the require...

...n by: (A) Executing articles of incorporation. (1) The articles shall set forth: (a) The name, which shall include the words "credit union" and shall not be so similar to the name of an existing credit union as to be likely to mislead the public; (b) The place in this state where the principal office of the credit union is to be located; (c) The purpose, which shall be "to conduct the business of a credit union"...

...(A) When the articles and other documents relating to the credit union have been submitted to the secretary of state, the secretary of state shall accept the articles and other documents for filing and record the same by microfilm or by any authorized photostatic or digitized process. Evidence of the filing shall be returned to the credit union. (B) The legal existence of the credit union shall begin upon the filing...

...(A) When not less than twenty-five persons, five of whom shall be original incorporators, have met the requirements for membership set forth in section 1733.05 of the Revised Code, the articles and regulations, excepting having been approved by the board of directors for membership, and shall have subscribed for shares of the credit union in an aggregate amount of at least two hundred fifty dollars, the incorporators...

...(A) Within three business days following their election, the board of directors shall meet and elect or appoint officers and committees pursuant to the provisions of the regulations. (B) At the first meeting of the board of directors, the directors shall take such other actions as are required of them by the articles or regulations, and may take any other actions authorized by the law, the articles, or regulations. ...

...Unless the articles or regulations prohibit the authorization or taking of any action of the members or of the directors without a meeting, any action which may be authorized or taken at a meeting of the members or the directors may be authorized or taken by the respective body without a meeting with the affirmative vote or approval of, and in a writing or writings signed by all of the directors or two-thirds of the ...

...he election of directors and the consideration of reports to be presented before such meeting shall be held on the first Friday in March of each year unless another date is provided for in the articles or regulations. When the annual meeting is not held or directors are not elected thereat, they may be elected at a special meeting called for that purpose. Such special meeting shall be called as promptly as possible b...

...nic ballot shall be valid after the expiration of eleven months after delivery to or receipt by the credit union. The form of any mail ballot or electronic ballot shall comply with criteria established by the superintendent of financial institutions or have the prior written approval of the superintendent. (2) Be represented at such meeting or vote thereat, and execute consents, waivers, and releases, and exercise a...

...The quorum for a members' meeting, which may be set forth in the articles or regulations of a credit union, shall include those members present and eligible to vote as provided in section 1733.13 of the Revised Code. Unless the articles or regulations otherwise provide: (A) One per cent of the voting members of a credit union, or twenty-five, whichever is lower, constitutes a quorum at any meeting of members. (B...

...(A) Except as otherwise provided by law, the articles, or regulations, the corporate powers of a credit union shall be exercised, its business conducted, and its property controlled by a board of directors, provided that the number of directors fixed by the articles or regulations shall not be less than five. (B) All directors shall be voting members of the credit union. (C) The articles or regulations may di...

...r a combination of these. (B) The preparation of and compliance with any educational plan under division (A) of this section shall not be construed to limit the civil or criminal liability of the directors, committee members, or senior management officials due to their omission of any duties and responsibilities that accompany their respective positions.

...(A) The board of directors of a credit union may, in its discretion, appoint one or more associate directors to serve in an advisory, ex officio capacity. The board shall prescribe the duties of an associate director and the manner in which associate directors are appointed and removed. (B) Prior to appointing an associate director, the board shall confirm that the person meets all of the requirements to serve as a...

...Unless otherwise provided in the articles, regulations, or bylaws, and subject to the exceptions applicable during an emergency, as that term is defined in section 1733.01 of the Revised Code: (A) Meetings of the directors may be called by the chairperson, vice-chairperson, president, or any vice-president of the board or any two directors. (B) Regularly scheduled meetings of the directors shall be held in the ...

...Except for regulations applicable during an emergency, as that term is defined in section 1733.01 of the Revised Code, and except that the articles or regulations may require a greater number, a majority of the entire authorized number of directors is necessary to constitute a quorum for a meeting of directors except that a majority of the directors in office constitute a quorum for filling a vacancy on the board. Th...

...(A) The office of a director becomes vacant if he dies or resigns. Any resignation takes effect immediately or at such other time as the director specifies in a written resignation. (B) The directors shall remove any director and thereby create a vacancy on the board: (1) If, by order of court, he is found to be of unsound mind, or if he is convicted of a felony or any criminal offense involving dishonesty or breac...

...(A)(1) Whenever, in the opinion of the superintendent of credit unions, any director, officer, committee member, employee, agent, or other person participating in the conduct of the affairs of a credit union has committed any violation of law or rule, or of a cease-and-desist order, or has engaged or participated in any unsafe or unsound practice in connection with the credit union, or has committed or engaged in any...

...(A) The regulations may provide for the creation by the directors of an executive committee consisting of not less than three directors, and may authorize the delegation to any such committee of any of the authority of directors other than any action requiring more than a majority vote of the board of directors; provided, that the executive committee shall exercise only such authority in the interim between the meeti...

...(A) A credit union shall notify the superintendent of credit unions, on a form prescribed by the superintendent, within ten days after the retainment, of the name, address, and telephone number of each outside auditor who is retained by the credit union, whether or not the retainment is pursuant to section 1733.19 of the Revised Code. Whenever there is any change in the information provided under this division, such ...

...(A) The officers of the credit union shall consist of a president, a secretary, a treasurer, and, if desired, a chairman of the board, a vice chairman of the board, one or more vice-presidents, and such other officers and assistant officers as is provided for in the regulations, bylaws, or by resolution of the board of directors. The officers shall be elected by directors. The chairman and vice chairman of the board ...

...The act of any individual as a duly elected or appointed officer, director, or committeeman shall be binding upon the credit union although such person is not of legal age.

...(A) A credit union may provide, at its expense, a director or committee member reasonable health, accident, and related types of personal insurance protection. A director or committee member is entitled, subject to rules adopted under section 1733.411 of the Revised Code and when so authorized by the board of directors, to reimbursement for the director's or committee member's expenses incurred in connection with the...

...The treasurer and all employees of every credit union who are responsible for administering and safekeeping the funds of the credit union, before entering upon the discharge of their duties, shall be covered by an individual, schedule, or blanket fidelity bond in favor of the credit union employing them, with terms and surety approved by the board of directors of the credit union and the superintendent of credit unio...