Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 5-612
This is the official text of Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 5-612, part of Maryland’s Code, Corporations and Associations — governs the formation and operation of corporations, LLCs, and partnerships.
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§5–612.
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(a) The bylaws may provide for the division of the territory served or to be served by a cooperative into two or more districts for any purpose, including the nomination and election of directors.
(b) If the bylaws provide for districts, the bylaws shall establish:
(1) The boundaries of the districts or the manner of establishing the boundaries;
(2) The manner of changing the boundaries; and
(3) The manner in which the districts shall function.
(c) A member may not vote by proxy or by mail at a district meeting.
(b) If the bylaws provide for districts, the bylaws shall establish:
(1) The boundaries of the districts or the manner of establishing the boundaries;
(2) The manner of changing the boundaries; and
(3) The manner in which the districts shall function.
(c) A member may not vote by proxy or by mail at a district meeting.
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