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MD. Corporations and Associations Code Ann. §  5-617 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Corporations and Associations|Title 5 - Special Types of Corporations|Subtitle 6 - Electric Cooperatives|Part III - Members|Section 5-617 - Meetings of Members -- Notice

    (a)    (1)    Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, notice of each meeting of the members shall be mailed or provided by electronic transmission to each member not less than 10 days or more than 90 days before the date of the meeting.        (2)    The notice shall state:            (i)    The time and place of the meeting; and            (ii)    If the meeting is a special meeting, the purpose of the meeting.    (b)    (1)    A person entitled to notice of a meeting may waive notice in writing  or by electronic transmission either before or after the meeting.        (2)    If a person entitled to notice of a meeting attends the meeting, the person’s presence shall constitute a waiver of notice of the meeting, unless the person participates in the meeting solely to object to the transaction of any business because the meeting has not been legally called or convened.
MD. Corporations and Associations Code Ann. §  5-618 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Corporations and Associations|Title 5 - Special Types of Corporations|Subtitle 6 - Electric Cooperatives|Part III - Members|Section 5-618 - Meetings of Members -- Quorum

    (a)    Unless the bylaws require the presence of a greater percentage or number of the members for a quorum, a quorum for the transaction of business at all meetings of the members of a cooperative shall be:        (1)    5% of all members, present in person, of a cooperative that has not more than 1,000 members; and        (2)    Fifty members, present in person, of a cooperative that has more than 1,000 members.    (b)    If less than a quorum is present at any meeting, a majority of those present in person may adjourn the meeting from time to time without further notice.
MD. Corporations and Associations Code Ann. §  5-619 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Corporations and Associations|Title 5 - Special Types of Corporations|Subtitle 6 - Electric Cooperatives|Part III - Members|Section 5-619 - Meetings of Members -- Voting

    (a)    Each member of a cooperative is entitled to one vote on each matter submitted to a vote at a meeting of the members.    (b)    (1)    Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, voting shall be in person.        (2)    (i)    If the bylaws so provide, voting also may be by proxy, by mail, or by electronic transmission.            (ii)    If the bylaws provide for voting by proxy, by mail, or by electronic transmission, they also shall establish the conditions under which voting by proxy, by mail, or by electronic transmission is allowed.    (c)    A person may not vote by proxy for more than three members at any meeting of the members.
MD. Corporations and Associations Code Ann. §  5-622 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Corporations and Associations|Title 5 - Special Types of Corporations|Subtitle 6 - Electric Cooperatives|Part IV - Directors and Officers|Section 5-622 - Board of Directors

    (a)    (1)    The business of a cooperative shall be managed by a board of directors.        (2)    Each cooperative shall have at least five directors.    (b)    Each director shall be a member of the cooperative or of a member cooperative.    (c)    (1)    The bylaws shall establish:            (i)    The number of directors;            (ii)    The qualifications of directors other than the qualifications required under this subtitle;            (iii)    The manner of holding meetings of the board of directors; and            (iv)    The manner of electing successors to directors who resign, die, or are otherwise incapable of acting.        (2)    The bylaws may provide for the removal of directors from office and for the election of their successors.    (d)    If a husband and wife hold a joint membership in a cooperative, either one, but not both, may be elected a director.    (e)    A majority of the board of directors is a quorum.    (f)    (1)    A director may not receive a salary for serving as a director.        (2)    Except in emergencies, a director may not be employed by the cooperative in any capacity involving compensation without the approval of the members.        (3)    The bylaws may authorize a fixed fee and expenses to be paid to each director for attending a meeting of the board of directors.    (g)    The board of directors may exercise all of the powers of a cooperative not conferred on the members by this subtitle or the cooperative’s articles of incorporation or bylaws.
MD. Corporations and Associations Code Ann. §  5-623 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Corporations and Associations|Title 5 - Special Types of Corporations|Subtitle 6 - Electric Cooperatives|Part IV - Directors and Officers|Section 5-623 - Board of Directors -- Election and Tenure; Staggering Terms of Office; Filling Vacancies

    (a)    The directors of a cooperative named in any articles of incorporation, consolidation, merger, or conversion shall hold office until the next annual meeting of the members and until their successors are elected and qualified.    (b)    Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, at each annual meeting or, if the cooperative fails to hold an annual meeting as specified in the bylaws, at a special meeting called for that purpose, the members shall elect directors to hold office until the next annual meeting of the members.    (c)    Each director shall hold office for the term for which the director is elected and until a successor is elected and qualifies.    (d)    (1)    (i)    Instead of electing all the directors annually, the bylaws may require that the directors be divided into three classes.            (ii)    Each class shall be as nearly equal in number as possible.        (2)    (i)    If the bylaws require that the directors be divided into three classes, the terms of the directors shall be staggered in accordance with subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph.            (ii)    1.    The initial term of office of the directors of the first class shall expire at the next succeeding annual meeting.                2.    The initial term of the second class shall expire at the second succeeding annual meeting.                3.    The initial term of the third class shall expire at the third succeeding annual meeting.        (3)    At each annual meeting after the initial classification of the directors, a number of directors equal to the number of the class whose term expires at that meeting shall be elected to hold office for 3 years or until the third succeeding annual meeting.    (e)    If a vacancy occurs on the board of directors, the remaining directors shall elect a director to fill the vacancy for the remainder of the term for which the vacating director was elected.
MD. Corporations and Associations Code Ann. §  5-624 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Corporations and Associations|Title 5 - Special Types of Corporations|Subtitle 6 - Electric Cooperatives|Part IV - Directors and Officers|Section 5-624 - Officers

    (a)    The directors shall elect annually from among the directors a chairman and one or more vice-chairmen.    (b)    (1)    The directors shall elect a secretary and a treasurer.        (2)    The secretary and treasurer need not be directors or members.        (3)    The directors may combine the offices of secretary and treasurer and designate the combined office as secretary-treasurer.    (c)    (1)    The board of directors may elect or appoint any other officers, agents, or employees it considers necessary or advisable.        (2)    The board shall establish the powers and duties of each officer, agent, or employee it elects or appoints.    (d)    An officer may be removed from office and a successor elected in the manner provided in the bylaws.
MD. Corporations and Associations Code Ann. §  5-627 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Corporations and Associations|Title 5 - Special Types of Corporations|Subtitle 6 - Electric Cooperatives|Part V - Consolidation, Merger, Conversion, and Dissolution|Section 5-627 - Consolidation

    (a)    A cooperative may consolidate with one or more other cooperatives to form a new consolidated cooperative as provided in this section.    (b)    (1)    A proposed consolidation and proposed articles of consolidation that effect the consolidation shall be submitted for consideration at an annual or special meeting of the members of each consolidating cooperative.        (2)    A copy of the proposed articles of consolidation shall be attached to the notice of the meeting.        (3)    The proposed consolidation, proposed articles of consolidation, and any amendments to the proposed articles of consolidation shall be approved by the affirmative vote of not less than two-thirds of the members of each consolidating cooperative voting on the matter.    (c)    If the proposed consolidation, proposed articles of consolidation, and any amendments to the proposed articles of consolidation are approved by the members of each consolidating cooperative as provided in subsection (b) of this section:        (1)    Articles of consolidation in the form approved shall be signed and acknowledged for each cooperative by its chairman or vice-chairman and attested by its secretary; and        (2)    The seal of each cooperative shall be affixed to the articles.    (d)    (1)    The articles of consolidation shall contain:            (i)    The name of each consolidating cooperative and the address of its principal office;            (ii)    The name of the successor, the address of its principal office, and the name and address of its resident agent;            (iii)    A statement that each consolidating cooperative agrees to the consolidation;            (iv)    The name and address of each director of the successor;            (v)    The terms and conditions of the consolidation and the manner of carrying it into effect, including the manner in which members of the consolidating cooperatives may or shall become members of the successor; and            (vi)    A statement that the articles are executed in accordance with this subtitle.        (2)    The articles of consolidation may contain any provision that:            (i)    Is consistent with this subtitle; and            (ii)    Is considered necessary or advisable for the conduct of the business of the successor.    (e)    The chairman or vice-chairman who signs the articles of consolidation for each consolidating cooperative shall make and attach to the articles an affidavit stating that the cooperative has complied with the provisions of this section that relate to the articles.
MD. Corporations and Associations Code Ann. §  5-628 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Corporations and Associations|Title 5 - Special Types of Corporations|Subtitle 6 - Electric Cooperatives|Part V - Consolidation, Merger, Conversion, and Dissolution|Section 5-628 - Merger

    (a)    A cooperative may merge into another cooperative, or have one or more cooperatives merged into it, as provided in this section.    (b)    (1)    A proposed merger and proposed articles of merger that effect the merger shall be submitted for consideration at an annual or special meeting of the members of each merging cooperative and of the successor.        (2)    A copy of the proposed articles of merger shall be attached to the notice of the meeting.        (3)    The proposed merger, proposed articles of merger, and any amendments to the proposed articles of merger shall be approved by the affirmative vote of not less than two-thirds of the members of each merging cooperative and of the successor voting on the matter.    (c)    If the proposed merger, proposed articles of merger, and any amendments to the proposed articles of merger are approved by the members of each merging cooperative and of the successor as provided in subsection (b) of this section:        (1)    Articles of merger in the form approved shall be signed and acknowledged for each cooperative by its chairman or vice-chairman and attested by its secretary; and        (2)    The seal of each cooperative shall be affixed to the articles.    (d)    (1)    The articles of merger shall contain:            (i)    The name of each merging cooperative and the address of its principal office;            (ii)    The name of the successor, the address of its principal office, and the name and address of its resident agent;            (iii)    A statement that each merging cooperative and the successor agree to the merger;            (iv)    The name and address of each director of the successor;            (v)    The terms and conditions of the merger and the manner of carrying it into effect, including the manner in which members of the merging cooperatives may or shall become members of the successor; and            (vi)    A statement that the articles are executed in accordance with this subtitle.        (2)    The articles of merger may contain any provision that:            (i)    Is consistent with this subtitle; and            (ii)    Is considered necessary or advisable for the conduct of the business of the successor.    (e)    The chairman or vice-chairman who signs the articles of merger for each cooperative shall make and attach to the articles an affidavit stating that the cooperative has complied with the provisions of this section that relate to the articles.
MD. Corporations and Associations Code Ann. §  5-629 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Corporations and Associations|Title 5 - Special Types of Corporations|Subtitle 6 - Electric Cooperatives|Part V - Consolidation, Merger, Conversion, and Dissolution|Section 5-629 - Effect of Consolidation or Merger

    (a)    Consummation of a consolidation or merger has the effects provided in this section.    (b)    The separate existence of each cooperative party to the articles of consolidation or merger, except the successor, ceases.    (c)    (1)    In a consolidation, the articles of consolidation shall be deemed to be the articles of incorporation of the successor.        (2)    In a merger, the articles of incorporation of the successor shall be deemed to be amended to the extent that changes to the articles of incorporation are provided for in the articles of merger.    (d)    The rights, privileges, immunities, and assets, including applications for membership, of each of the consolidating or merging cooperatives transfer to and vest in the successor without further act or deed.    (e)    (1)    The successor is liable for all the debts, obligations, and liabilities of each consolidating or merging cooperative.        (2)    An existing claim, action, or proceeding pending by or against a consolidating or merging cooperative may be prosecuted to judgment as if the consolidation or merger had not taken place, or, on motion of the successor or any party, the successor may be substituted as a party and a judgment against the consolidating or merging cooperative constitutes a lien on the property of the successor.    (f)    A consolidation or merger does not impair the rights of creditors or any lien on the property of a cooperative party to the articles of consolidation or merger.
MD. Corporations and Associations Code Ann. §  5-631 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Corporations and Associations|Title 5 - Special Types of Corporations|Subtitle 6 - Electric Cooperatives|Part V - Consolidation, Merger, Conversion, and Dissolution|Section 5-631 - Dissolution -- Cooperatives That Have Not Begun Doing Business

    (a)    A cooperative that has not begun doing business may be dissolved by filing articles of dissolution for record with the Department.    (b)    The articles of dissolution shall be signed and acknowledged for the cooperative by a majority of the incorporators of the cooperative.    (c)    The articles of dissolution shall contain:        (1)    The name of the cooperative and the address of its principal office; and        (2)    A statement that:            (i)    The cooperative has not begun doing business;            (ii)    Any money received by the cooperative, less any disbursements for expenses of the cooperative, has been returned or paid to the persons entitled to the money;            (iii)    All debts of the cooperative have been paid; and            (iv)    A majority of the incorporators of the cooperative elect that the cooperative be dissolved.
MD. Corporations and Associations Code Ann. §  5-636 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Corporations and Associations|Title 5 - Special Types of Corporations|Subtitle 6 - Electric Cooperatives|Part VI - Member-Regulated Cooperatives|Section 5-636 - Adoption of Bylaws and Articles of Incorporation

    (a)    Subject to subsection (b) of this section, within 180 days after providing a certification to the Commission under § 5–635(h) of this subtitle, the cooperative’s board of directors, by a supermajority vote, shall:        (1)    Adopt bylaws for the member–regulated cooperative; and        (2)    Amend the cooperative’s articles of incorporation to reflect the cooperative’s conversion to being a member–regulated cooperative.    (b)    The bylaws and amended articles of incorporation shall:        (1)    Authorize the member–regulated cooperative to provide broadband Internet service;        (2)    Establish a plan for making broadband Internet service available to members in a manner that maximizes deployment with available financial resources;        (3)    Include an allocation method in accordance with § 5–607(c) of this subtitle to ensure that electric customers do not subsidize the cost of broadband Internet service; and        (4)    Except as provided in § 5–637(a)(2) of this subtitle, be consistent with this subtitle.
MD. Corporations and Associations Code Ann. §  5-637 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Corporations and Associations|Title 5 - Special Types of Corporations|Subtitle 6 - Electric Cooperatives|Part VI - Member-Regulated Cooperatives|Section 5-637 - Application to Provision of Broadband Internet Service -- Applicable Statutory Provisions

    (a)    (1)    Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, this subtitle applies to the provision of broadband Internet service by a member–regulated cooperative.        (2)    A member–regulated cooperative may not, for the sole purpose of providing broadband Internet service, exercise the power of condemnation under § 5–607(a)(16) of this subtitle.    (b)    A member–regulated cooperative is subject to the following provisions of the Public Utilities Article:        (1)    § 5–103;        (2)    § 5–201;        (3)    § 5–202;        (4)    § 5–303;        (5)    § 5–304;        (6)    § 7–103;        (7)    § 7–104;        (8)    § 7–203;        (9)    § 7–207;        (10)    § 7–302;        (11)    Title 7, Subtitle 5, Part I and Part II;        (12)    Title 7, Subtitle 7; and        (13)    § 13–101.
MD. Corporations and Associations Code Ann. §  5-638 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Corporations and Associations|Title 5 - Special Types of Corporations|Subtitle 6 - Electric Cooperatives|Part VI - Member-Regulated Cooperatives|Section 5-638 - Information Available to Members -- Requirements on Rate Changess

    (a)    A member–regulated cooperative shall make available to its members:        (1)    Rate schedules, tariffs, and terms and conditions of service;        (2)    Financial and statistical information regarding:            (i)    Operating revenues;            (ii)    Revenues per rate class;            (iii)    Number of members per rate class; and            (iv)    Number of meters per rate class;        (3)    Data and information concerning load management, energy conservation, and other similar programs;        (4)    Information concerning ongoing consumer education programs; and        (5)    Information concerning the member–regulated cooperative’s performance, including income statements, balance sheets, and reliability data.    (b)    A member–regulated cooperative may not adopt a new rate or increase or decrease its rates or charges for the services it provides unless the member–regulated cooperative provides to its members:        (1)    Notice of the proposed rates;        (2)    The opportunity to comment on the proposed rates; and        (3)    The opportunity to observe the portion of the meeting in which the board of directors votes on the proposed rates.
MD. Corporations and Associations Code Ann. §  5-639 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Corporations and Associations|Title 5 - Special Types of Corporations|Subtitle 6 - Electric Cooperatives|Part VI - Member-Regulated Cooperatives|Section 5-639 - Net Metering Program -- Complaints

    A member–regulated cooperative shall:         (1)    Implement a net metering program that is consistent with § 7–306 of the Public Utilities Article; and        (2)    Use the process established under § 5–640 of this subtitle to resolve complaints related to net metering.
MD. Corporations and Associations Code Ann. §  5-640 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Corporations and Associations|Title 5 - Special Types of Corporations|Subtitle 6 - Electric Cooperatives|Part VI - Member-Regulated Cooperatives|Section 5-640 - Procedures Governing Member Complaints -- Process

    (a)    A member–regulated cooperative shall adopt procedures to hear, decide, and resolve, in a prompt and fair manner, complaints from its members, including complaints regarding net metering.    (b)    (1)    The procedures adopted under subsection (a) of this section shall provide for a formal and an informal complaint process.        (2)    A formal complaint proceeding shall include, at a minimum:            (i)    The right to present a complaint in writing;            (ii)    The right to have a complaint heard by the chief executive officer of the member–regulated cooperative, or the chief executive officer’s designee;            (iii)    The right to a written response that states the reasons for the member–regulated cooperative’s decision; and            (iv)    The right to have the complaint and response reviewed by the board of directors.    (c)    (1)    A member–regulated cooperative may not require a member to use the formal or informal complaint process.        (2)    If a member uses the formal or informal complaint process, the member may:            (i)    Accept the decision resulting from the process; or            (ii)    Reject the decision resulting from the process and pursue any other remedy authorized by law.    (d)    A decision made under a formal or informal complaint process is binding on the member–regulated cooperative.
MD. Corporations and Associations Code Ann. §  5-641 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Corporations and Associations|Title 5 - Special Types of Corporations|Subtitle 6 - Electric Cooperatives|Part VI - Member-Regulated Cooperatives|Section 5-641 - Policies on Termination of Service

    (a)    A member–regulated cooperative shall establish policies regarding termination of service, including termination of service:        (1)    To low–income members;        (2)    To a member in cold weather; and        (3)    To a member in hot weather.    (b)    The board of directors may, as necessary, amend the policies regarding termination of service.