§ 47-16-4 — Member meetings--Location--Virtual participation.

Unless the articles of incorporation or bylaws provide otherwise, the board of directors shall provide that member meetings of a cooperative are held at the principal office or such other place or by means of communication as the board of directors may determine. Unless the articles of incorporation or bylaws provide otherwise, the board of directors may allow a member, a delegate, or an alternate to participate in a member meeting by any means of communication through which the member, delegate, or alternate may communicate and vote at the meeting. Participation by such means of communication constitutes presence or attendance at the meeting.

Legislative History

SDC 1939, § 11.1115 (1) as enacted by SL 1965, ch 23, § 1; SL 2021, ch 194, § 2.