The articles of incorporation may be amended before the organizational meeting by the following procedures. [PL 1995, c. 458, §8 (NEW).] 1. Timing. The articles of incorporation may be amended: A. If the initial directors were not named in the articles of incorporation, before the election of the initial directors; or [PL 1995, c. 458, §8 (NEW).] B. If the initial directors were named in the articles of incorporation, before the organizational meeting of the board of directors required by section 406. [PL 1995, c. 458, §8 (NEW).] [PL 1995, c. 458, §8 (NEW).] 2. Authority to amend. The articles of incorporation may be amended by: A. The incorporator; or [PL 1995, c. 458, §8 (NEW).] B. If there is more than one incorporator, by 2/3 of the incorporators. [PL 1995, c. 458, §8 (NEW).] [PL 1995, c. 458, §8 (NEW).] 3. Accepted signature. If the incorporators do not sign the document, the Secretary of State shall accept the signature of either the clerk or secretary of the corporation. [PL 1995, c. 458, §8 (NEW).]
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