C.R.S. Section 7-58-405
Approval of amendment

(1)

Subject to section 7-58-404 and subsections (3) and (4) of this section, an amendment to the articles must be approved by:

(a)

At least a majority vote of the voting power of all members present at a members meeting called under section 7-58-402, unless the articles require a greater percentage; and

(b)

If the limited cooperative association has investor members, at least a majority of the votes cast by patron members, unless the articles require a greater percentage vote by patron members.

(2)

Subject to section 7-58-404 and subsections (3), (4), (5), and (6) of this section, an amendment to the bylaws must be approved by:

(a)

At least a majority vote of the voting power of all members present at a members meeting called under section 7-58-402, unless the articles or bylaws require a greater percentage; and

(b)

If a limited cooperative association has investor members, a majority of the votes cast by patron members, unless the articles or bylaws require a larger affirmative vote by patron members.

(3)

The articles may require that the percentage of votes required under paragraph (a) of subsection (1) of this section, or the articles or bylaws may require that the percentage of votes required under paragraph (a) of subsection (2) of this section, be:

(a)

A different percentage that is not less than a majority of members voting at the meeting;

(b)

Measured against the voting power of all members; or

(c)

A combination of paragraphs (a) and (b) of this subsection (3).

(4)

Consent in a record by a member shall be delivered to a limited cooperative association before delivery of an amendment to the articles or restated articles for filing pursuant to section 7-58-407, or before or at the same time as a members vote is taken on an amendment to the bylaws or adoption of restated bylaws submitted to members for a vote, if, as a result of the amendment or restatement:

(a)

The member will have:

(I)

Personal liability for an obligation of the association; or

(II)

An obligation or liability for an additional contribution; or

(b)

The relative rights of the member in the association will be adversely affected or diminished by the amendment.

(5)

The vote required to amend bylaws must satisfy the requirements of subsection (1) of this section if the proposed amendment modifies:

(a)

The equity capital structure of the limited cooperative association, including the rights of the association’s members to share in profits or distributions, or the relative rights, preferences, and restrictions granted to or imposed upon one or more districts, classes, or voting groups of similarly situated members;

(b)

The transferability of a member’s interest;

(c)

The manner or method of allocation of profits or losses among members;

(d)

The quorum for a meeting and the rights of voting and governance; or

(e)

Unless otherwise provided in the articles or bylaws, the terms for admission of new members.

(6)

Except for the matters described in subsection (5) of this section, the articles may delegate amendment of all or a part of the bylaws to the board of directors without requiring member approval.

(7)

If the articles delegate amendment of bylaws to the board of directors, the board shall provide a description of any amendment of the bylaws made by the board to the members in a record not later than thirty days after the amendment, but the description may be provided at the next annual members meeting if the meeting is held within the thirty-day period.

Source: Section 7-58-405 — Approval of amendment, https://leg.­colorado.­gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2023-title-07.­pdf (accessed Oct. 20, 2023).

7‑58‑101
Short title 7‑58‑102
Definitions 7‑58‑103
Reservation of power to amend or repeal 7‑58‑104
Nature of limited cooperative association 7‑58‑105
Purpose of limited cooperative association 7‑58‑106
Powers 7‑58‑107
Governing law 7‑58‑108
Supplemental principles of law 7‑58‑109
Requirements of other laws 7‑58‑110
Relation to restraint of trade and antitrust law 7‑58‑111
Name 7‑58‑112
Required information 7‑58‑113
Business transactions of member with limited cooperative association 7‑58‑114
Dual capacity 7‑58‑201
Limited cooperative associations - registered agents - service of process - annual reports 7‑58‑202
Foreign entity authority 7‑58‑301
Organizers 7‑58‑302
Formation of limited cooperative association 7‑58‑303
Articles 7‑58‑304
Organization of limited cooperative association 7‑58‑305
Bylaws 7‑58‑306
Required provision for members’ contributions 7‑58‑401
Authority to amend articles and bylaws 7‑58‑402
Notice and action on amendment of articles and bylaws 7‑58‑403
Method of voting on amendment of articles and bylaws 7‑58‑404
Voting by district, class, or voting group 7‑58‑405
Approval of amendment 7‑58‑406
Restated articles 7‑58‑407
Amendment of articles - filing 7‑58‑501
Members 7‑58‑502
Becoming a member 7‑58‑503
No power as member to bind association 7‑58‑504
No liability as member for association’s obligations 7‑58‑505
Right of member and former member to information 7‑58‑506
Annual meeting of members 7‑58‑507
Special meeting of members 7‑58‑508
Notice of members meeting 7‑58‑509
Waiver of members meeting notice 7‑58‑510
Quorum of members 7‑58‑511
Voting by patron members 7‑58‑512
Determination of voting power of patron member 7‑58‑513
Voting by investor members 7‑58‑514
Voting requirements for members 7‑58‑515
Manner of voting 7‑58‑516
Action without a meeting 7‑58‑517
Districts and delegates - classes of members 7‑58‑601
Member’s interest 7‑58‑602
Patron and investor members’ interests 7‑58‑603
Transferability of member’s interest 7‑58‑604
Security interest and set-off 7‑58‑605
Charging orders for judgment creditor of member or transferee 7‑58‑701
Authority 7‑58‑702
Marketing contracts 7‑58‑703
Duration of marketing contract 7‑58‑704
Remedies for breach of contract 7‑58‑801
Board of directors 7‑58‑802
No liability as director for limited cooperative association’s obligations 7‑58‑803
Qualifications of directors 7‑58‑804
Election of directors and composition of board 7‑58‑805
Term of director 7‑58‑806
Resignation of director 7‑58‑807
Removal of director 7‑58‑808
Suspension of director by board 7‑58‑809
Vacancy on board 7‑58‑810
Remuneration of directors 7‑58‑811
Meetings 7‑58‑812
Action without meeting 7‑58‑813
Meetings - notice 7‑58‑814
Waiver of notice of meeting 7‑58‑815
Quorum 7‑58‑816
Voting 7‑58‑817
Committees 7‑58‑818
Standards of conduct and liability 7‑58‑819
Conflict of interest 7‑58‑820
Other considerations of directors 7‑58‑821
Right of director or committee member to information 7‑58‑822
Appointment and authority of officers 7‑58‑823
Resignation and removal of officers 7‑58‑901
Indemnification 7‑58‑1001
Members’ contributions 7‑58‑1002
Contribution and valuation 7‑58‑1003
Contribution agreements 7‑58‑1004
Allocations of profits and losses 7‑58‑1005
Distributions 7‑58‑1006
Redemption or repurchase 7‑58‑1007
Limitation on distributions 7‑58‑1008
Liability for improper distributions - limitation of action 7‑58‑1009
Relation to state securities law 7‑58‑1010
Alternative distribution of unclaimed property, distributions, redemptions, or payments 7‑58‑1101
Member’s dissociation 7‑58‑1102
Effect of dissociation as member 7‑58‑1103
Power of estate of member 7‑58‑1201
Dissolution - winding up 7‑58‑1202
Voluntary dissolution 7‑58‑1203
Judicial dissolution - grounds 7‑58‑1204
Judicial dissolution - procedure 7‑58‑1205
Voluntary dissolution before commencement of activity 7‑58‑1206
Voluntary dissolution by the board and members 7‑58‑1207
Winding up 7‑58‑1208
Distribution of assets in winding up 7‑58‑1209
Court proceeding 7‑58‑1210
Statement of dissolution 7‑58‑1301
Derivative action 7‑58‑1302
Proper plaintiff 7‑58‑1303
Pleading 7‑58‑1304
Approval for discontinuance or settlement 7‑58‑1305
Proceeds and expenses 7‑58‑1306
Applicability of derivative proceeding to foreign limited cooperative associations 7‑58‑1401
Authority to transact business or conduct activities required 7‑58‑1402
Registered agent - service of process 7‑58‑1501
Disposition of assets not requiring member approval 7‑58‑1502
Member approval of other disposition or encumbrance of assets 7‑58‑1503
Notice and action on disposition or encumbrance of assets 7‑58‑1504
Disposition or encumbrance of assets 7‑58‑1601
Definitions 7‑58‑1602
Conversion 7‑58‑1603
Action on plan of conversion by converting limited cooperative association 7‑58‑1604
Merger 7‑58‑1605
Notice and action on plan of merger by constituent limited cooperative association 7‑58‑1606
Approval or abandonment of merger by members 7‑58‑1607
Merger of parent and subsidiary 7‑58‑1608
Filings required for conversion or merger 7‑58‑1609
Effect of conversion or merger 7‑58‑1610
Consolidation 7‑58‑1611
Part not exclusive 7‑58‑1701
Uniformity of application and construction 7‑58‑1702
Relation to electronic signatures in global and national commerce act 7‑58‑1703
Saving clause 7‑58‑1704
Effective date
Green check means up to date. Up to date

Current through Fall 2024

§ 7-58-405’s source at colorado​.gov