§ 8503 — Articles of association; contents; acknowledgment

(a) The articles of association of an intended association shall be subscribed by 5 or more persons, 3 of whom shall be citizens of this State, and shall set forth:

(1) The name of the association, which shall include the word “cooperative”;

(2) The class of services to be performed by the association, which services shall be 1 or more of those enumerated in § 8507 of this title;

(3) The location of the registered office of the association, which shall be within this State;

(4) The term for which it is to exist;

(5) The amount of its capital stock, and the number and par value of shares into which it is divided, the names and post-office addresses of the subscribers, the number of shares subscribed by each, and the amount of capital actually paid into the treasury;

(6) The number of its directors for the first year, not less than 5, the names and residences of those who are chosen for directors for the first year, and the name and residence of the treasurer;

(7) Any other provisions, not inconsistent with law, which the association sees fit to adopt, governing the regulation and conduct of its affairs.

(b) The articles of association shall be acknowledged by not less than 5 of the subscribers thereto, before any officer authorized to take acknowledgments and administer oaths and affirmations in this State. The subscribers making the acknowledgment shall also make and subscribe an oath or affirmation before the authorized officer that the statements contained therein are true.

Legislative History

41 Del. Laws, c. 132, § 4 ; 3 Del. C. 1953, § 8503; 60 Del. Laws, c. 174, § 1