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IN Code § 8-1-17-18.2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 1. Utilities Generally|Chapter 17. Telephones─rural Telephone Cooperative Act|8-1-17-18.2. Consolidation of Corporations

Sec. 18.2. (a) Any two (2) or more cooperative corporations created under this chapter and operating or authorized to operate in contiguous territory may enter into an agreement for the consolidation of the cooperative corporations, which agreement shall be submitted for the review of the commission in the manner provided for in section 5 of this chapter. The agreement must set forth the terms and conditions of the consolidation, the name of the proposed consolidated cooperative corporation, the number of its directors, not less than three (3), the time of the annual election, and the names of the persons, not less than three (3), to be directors until the first annual meeting. Each cooperative corporation participating in the consolidation shall call and hold a meeting of its members as provided in section 9 of this chapter, at which the proposal of the consolidation shall be presented. If at each meeting the consolidation agreement is approved by a resolution duly adopted and receiving the affirmative vote of at least three-fourths (3/4) of the total number of members who either attend and vote at the meeting or, as authorized under section 9(g) of this chapter, cast a vote before the date of the meeting, the directors named in the agreement shall subscribe and acknowledge articles conforming substantially to the original articles of incorporation. The new articles shall be entitled and endorsed "Articles of Consolidation of __________" (the blank space being filled in with the names of the cooperative corporations being consolidated) and must state:(1) the names of the cooperative corporations being consolidated;(2) the name of the consolidated cooperative corporation;(3) a statement that each consolidating cooperative corporation agrees to the consolidation;(4) the names and addresses of the directors of the new cooperative corporation; and(5) the terms and conditions of the consolidation and the mode of carrying the consolidation into effect, including the manner in which members of the consolidating cooperative corporations may or shall become members of the new cooperative corporation.The new articles of incorporation may contain any provisions not inconsistent with this chapter that are necessary or advisable for the conduct of the business of the new cooperative corporation.(b) If the commission approves the articles of consolidation under section 5 of this chapter, the articles of consolidation or a certified copy or copies of the articles shall be filed, together with the attached copy of the order of the commission under section 5(e)(2) of this chapter, in the same place as the original articles of incorporation. Upon the filings required under section 5(g) of this chapter, the proposed consolidated cooperative corporation, under its designated name, is a body corporate with all the powers of a cooperative corporation as originally formed under this chapter.As added by P.L.3-2008, SEC.72. Amended by P.L.49-2018, SEC.7.
IN Code § 8-1-17-19 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 1. Utilities Generally|Chapter 17. Telephones─rural Telephone Cooperative Act|8-1-17-19. Consolidation of Corporations; Transfer of Assets, Franchises, and Obligations

Sec. 19. (a) In case of a consolidation, the existence of the consolidating cooperative corporations shall cease and the articles of consolidation are considered the articles of incorporation of the new cooperative corporation.(b) All rights, privileges, immunities, and franchises and all property, real and personal, including without limitation applications for membership, all debts due on whatever account and all other choses in action, of each of the consolidating cooperative corporations are transferred to and vested in the new cooperative corporation without further act or deed.(c) The new cooperative corporation shall be responsible and liable for all the liabilities and obligations of each of the consolidating cooperative corporations. Any claim existing or action or proceeding pending by or against any of the consolidating cooperative corporations may be prosecuted as if the consolidation had not taken place but the new cooperative corporation may be instituted in its place.(d) The new cooperative corporation may operate in all the areas in which the consolidating cooperative corporations were authorized to operate. Before the new corporation may operate in any other area, it shall submit to the commission:(1) an application for a new certificate of territorial authority under IC 8-1-32.5; or(2) a notice of change under IC 8-1-32.5-12(7), as allowed by the commission.(e) The rights of creditors and any liens upon the property of any consolidating cooperative corporations shall not be impaired by the consolidation.Formerly: Acts 1951, c.193, s.19. As amended by P.L.59-1984, SEC.80; P.L.97-1993, SEC.8; P.L.27-2006, SEC.47.
IN Code § 8-1-17-24 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 1. Utilities Generally|Chapter 17. Telephones─rural Telephone Cooperative Act|8-1-17-24. Principal Office; Change of Location

Sec. 24. A cooperative corporation formed under this chapter may change the location of its principal office by filing in the office of the secretary of state a certificate reciting the change of principal office and setting forth the resolution by its board of directors authorizing the change and stating the time and place of its adoption. The certificate shall be executed and acknowledged by the appropriate officers of the cooperative corporation with the corporate seal attached and attested by the appropriate officer of the cooperative corporation. The cooperative corporation shall also notify the commission of the change as required under IC 8-1-32.5-12(3).Formerly: Acts 1951, c.193, s.25. As amended by P.L.145-1999, SEC.5 and P.L.198-1999, SEC.7; P.L.27-2006, SEC.50.
IN Code § 8-1-17-27 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 1. Utilities Generally|Chapter 17. Telephones─rural Telephone Cooperative Act|8-1-17-27. General Nonprofit Corporation Act; Application to Chapter

Sec. 27. The provisions of IC 23-17 and all rights and powers under IC 23-17 shall apply to cooperative corporations organized under this chapter, except where such provisions are in conflict or inconsistent with the express provisions of this chapter.Formerly: Acts 1951, c.193, s.28. As amended by P.L.59-1984, SEC.86; P.L.179-1991, SEC.14.
IN Code § 8-1-17-28 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 1. Utilities Generally|Chapter 17. Telephones─rural Telephone Cooperative Act|8-1-17-28. Construction of Chapter

Sec. 28. This chapter is to be liberally construed, and the enumeration of any object, purpose, power, manner, method, or thing shall not be deemed to exclude like or similar objects, purposes, powers, manners, methods, or things.Formerly: Acts 1951, c.193, s.29. As amended by P.L.59-1984, SEC.87.
IN Code § 8-1-17-29 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 1. Utilities Generally|Chapter 17. Telephones─rural Telephone Cooperative Act|8-1-17-29. Members Not Liable for Corporate Debts or Liabilities

Sec. 29. No member of any cooperative corporation shall be liable or responsible for its debts or liabilities.Formerly: Acts 1951, c.193, s.31.
IN Code § 8-1-17.5-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 1. Utilities Generally|Chapter 17.5. Merger or Consolidation of Rural Electric Membership Corporations and Telephone Cooperative Corporations|8-1-17.5-1. "Commission"

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "commission" refers to the Indiana utility regulatory commission created by IC 8-1-1-2.As added by P.L.18-2010, SEC.1.
IN Code § 8-1-17.5-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 1. Utilities Generally|Chapter 17.5. Merger or Consolidation of Rural Electric Membership Corporations and Telephone Cooperative Corporations|8-1-17.5-2. "Communications Service"

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "communications service" has the meaning set forth in IC 8-1-32.5-3.As added by P.L.18-2010, SEC.1.
IN Code § 8-1-17.5-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 1. Utilities Generally|Chapter 17.5. Merger or Consolidation of Rural Electric Membership Corporations and Telephone Cooperative Corporations|8-1-17.5-3. "Patronage Capital"

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "patronage capital" means revenues and receipts returned to members under section 24(d) of this chapter.As added by P.L.18-2010, SEC.1.
IN Code § 8-1-17.5-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 1. Utilities Generally|Chapter 17.5. Merger or Consolidation of Rural Electric Membership Corporations and Telephone Cooperative Corporations|8-1-17.5-4. "Retail Electric Service"

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "retail electric service" has the meaning set forth in IC 8-1-2.3-2(c).As added by P.L.18-2010, SEC.1.
IN Code § 8-1-17.5-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 1. Utilities Generally|Chapter 17.5. Merger or Consolidation of Rural Electric Membership Corporations and Telephone Cooperative Corporations|8-1-17.5-5. "Successor Corporation"

Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "successor corporation" means a corporation that is formed from a consolidation of two (2) or more corporations under this chapter.As added by P.L.18-2010, SEC.1.
IN Code § 8-1-17.5-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 1. Utilities Generally|Chapter 17.5. Merger or Consolidation of Rural Electric Membership Corporations and Telephone Cooperative Corporations|8-1-17.5-6. "Surviving Corporation"

Sec. 6. As used in this chapter, "surviving corporation" means the corporation that remains after a merger of two (2) or more corporations under this chapter.As added by P.L.18-2010, SEC.1.
IN Code § 8-1-17.5-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 1. Utilities Generally|Chapter 17.5. Merger or Consolidation of Rural Electric Membership Corporations and Telephone Cooperative Corporations|8-1-17.5-7. Authority to Merge or Consolidate; Status of Surviving or Successor Corporation

Sec. 7. (a) A corporation organized under IC 8-1-13 may merge or consolidate with:(1) one (1) or more cooperative corporations organized under IC 8-1-17; or(2) one (1) or more corporations formed under this chapter;if a plan of merger or consolidation that complies with section 8 of this chapter is approved under section 9 of this chapter.(b) A cooperative corporation organized under IC 8-1-17 may merge or consolidate with:(1) one (1) or more corporations organized under IC 8-1-13; or(2) one (1) or more corporations formed under this chapter;if a plan of merger or consolidation that complies with section 8 of this chapter is approved under section 9 of this chapter.(c) A surviving corporation or successor corporation formed under this chapter:(1) has all the rights, powers, privileges, immunities, and exemptions of:(A) a local district corporation organized under IC 8-1-13; and(B) a local cooperative corporation organized under IC 8-1-17; and(2) is considered to be both:(A) a local district corporation, within the meaning of that term as used in IC 8-1-13; and(B) a local cooperative corporation, within the meaning of that term as used in IC 8-1-17.As added by P.L.18-2010, SEC.1.
IN Code § 8-1-17.5-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 1. Utilities Generally|Chapter 17.5. Merger or Consolidation of Rural Electric Membership Corporations and Telephone Cooperative Corporations|8-1-17.5-8. Plan of Merger or Consolidation; Contents

Sec. 8. A plan of merger or consolidation must include the following:(1) The name of each merging or consolidating corporation.(2) The name of the surviving corporation or successor corporation.(3) The terms and conditions of the merger or consolidation and the mode of carrying the merger or consolidation into effect, including the manner in which members of the merging or consolidating corporations may or shall become members of the surviving corporation or successor corporation.(4) A plan for the retirement of patronage capital accrued by members of the merging or consolidating corporations.(5) The proposed articles of merger or consolidation or a comprehensive summary of the proposed articles of merger or consolidation.(6) The effective date of the merger or consolidation.(7) The number of, and length of terms for, directors of the surviving corporation or successor corporation and, if there will be voting districts in the service areas of the surviving corporation or successor corporation, a description of the districts and the number of directors to represent each district.(8) The names and addresses of the directors of the surviving corporation or successor corporation.(9) Any other provision concerning the planned merger or consolidation considered necessary or appropriate by the boards of directors of the merging or consolidating corporations.As added by P.L.18-2010, SEC.1.
IN Code § 8-1-17.5-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 1. Utilities Generally|Chapter 17.5. Merger or Consolidation of Rural Electric Membership Corporations and Telephone Cooperative Corporations|8-1-17.5-9. Approval of Plan by Members; Notice of Meeting

Sec. 9. The board of directors of each corporation that seeks to merge or consolidate with another corporation, as authorized by section 7 of this chapter, must obtain from the corporation's own membership approval of a plan of merger or consolidation that complies with section 8 of this chapter. A corporation that seeks approval from its membership under this section shall give notice to the corporation's members of the place, date, and time of a meeting at which the members may vote on the plan of merger or consolidation. The notice required by this section:(1) must be given:(A) not less than ten (10) days before the date of the meeting, if the notice is given by first class or registered mail; or(B) not less than thirty (30) days or more than sixty (60) days before the date of the meeting, if the notice is given by a method other than that described in clause (A);(2) must state that a purpose of the meeting is to consider a plan of merger or consolidation; and(3) must include or be accompanied by a copy or summary of the plan of merger or consolidation prepared in compliance with section 8 of this chapter, including a copy or summary of the proposed articles of merger or consolidation, as required by section 8(5) of this chapter.As added by P.L.18-2010, SEC.1.
IN Code § 8-1-17.5-11 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 1. Utilities Generally|Chapter 17.5. Merger or Consolidation of Rural Electric Membership Corporations and Telephone Cooperative Corporations|8-1-17.5-11. Legal Status of Merging or Consolidating Corporations; Property; Liabilities and Obligations; Pending Proceedings; Terms Not Included in Articles

Sec. 11. After a merger or consolidation takes effect under section 10(d) of this chapter, the following apply:(1) If two (2) or more corporations merge into a surviving corporation, the separate existence of each merging corporation ceases upon the effective date of the merger and only the surviving corporation exists.(2) If a consolidation of two (2) or more corporations occurs, the separate existence of each consolidating corporation ceases upon the effective date of the consolidation and only the successor corporation exists.(3) The title to real property and other property owned by each merging or consolidating corporation is vested in the surviving corporation or successor corporation without reversion or impairment, subject to any conditions or liens to which the property was subject before the merger or consolidation.(4) The surviving corporation or successor corporation assumes all liabilities and obligations of each merging or consolidating corporation.(5) A proceeding that:(A) is initiated against a merging or consolidating corporation before the merger or consolidation becomes effective under section 10(d) of this chapter; and(B) has not been resolved at the time the merger or consolidation becomes effective under section 10(d) of this chapter;may be continued as if the merger or consolidation did not occur, or the surviving corporation or successor corporation may be substituted in the proceeding for the corporation whose existence ceases under subdivision (1) or (2) at the time the merger becomes effective under section 10(d) of this chapter.(6) Any terms of the plan of merger or consolidation that are not included in the articles of merger or consolidation filed with the secretary of state under section 10 of this chapter are considered contract rights only and are not considered part of the governing document of the surviving corporation or successor corporation.As added by P.L.18-2010, SEC.1.
IN Code § 8-1-17.5-13 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 1. Utilities Generally|Chapter 17.5. Merger or Consolidation of Rural Electric Membership Corporations and Telephone Cooperative Corporations|8-1-17.5-13. Powers of Board

Sec. 13. The board of directors of the surviving corporation or successor corporation has the power to do all things necessary or convenient to conduct the business of the surviving corporation or successor corporation, including the following:(1) The power to make, alter, amend, or repeal bylaws that:(A) concern the regulation and management of the affairs of the surviving corporation or successor corporation; and(B) are not inconsistent with any applicable law or with the articles of incorporation.(2) The power to appoint agents and employees and to fix their compensation and the compensation of the officers of the surviving corporation or successor corporation.(3) The power to execute instruments.(4) The power to delegate to one (1) or more:(A) directors;(B) agents; or(C) employees;of the surviving corporation or successor corporation the powers and duties the board considers appropriate.(5) The power to make the board's own rules and regulations concerning the board's procedures.As added by P.L.18-2010, SEC.1.
IN Code § 8-1-17.5-15 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 1. Utilities Generally|Chapter 17.5. Merger or Consolidation of Rural Electric Membership Corporations and Telephone Cooperative Corporations|8-1-17.5-15. Requirements for Membership

Sec. 15. A person may not become or remain a member of a surviving corporation or successor corporation formed under this chapter unless the person:(1) uses energy, communications, or other services supplied by the surviving corporation or successor corporation; and(2) complies with the terms and conditions:(A) concerning membership; and(B) set forth in the bylaws or articles of incorporation of the surviving corporation or successor corporation.As added by P.L.18-2010, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.49-2018, SEC.10.
IN Code § 8-1-17.5-16 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 1. Utilities Generally|Chapter 17.5. Merger or Consolidation of Rural Electric Membership Corporations and Telephone Cooperative Corporations|8-1-17.5-16. Members Not Liable for Debts or Liabilities of Corporation; Director Acting in Good Faith Not Personally Liable

Sec. 16. (a) A member of a surviving corporation or successor corporation formed under this chapter is not liable or responsible for the debts or liabilities of the surviving corporation or successor corporation.(b) A director of a surviving corporation or successor corporation formed under this chapter is not personally liable for the acts or omissions of the surviving corporation or successor corporation if the director acts in good faith in performing the director's duties under this chapter or under the bylaws or articles of incorporation of the surviving corporation or successor corporation.As added by P.L.18-2010, SEC.1.
IN Code § 8-1-17.5-17 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 1. Utilities Generally|Chapter 17.5. Merger or Consolidation of Rural Electric Membership Corporations and Telephone Cooperative Corporations|8-1-17.5-17. Powers of Surviving or Successor Corporation; Authorized Services

Sec. 17. (a) A surviving corporation or successor corporation formed under this chapter has all the powers and may provide any of the services that any party to the merger or consolidation had or could provide under:(1) IC 8-1-13;(2) IC 8-1-17; or(3) this chapter;on the effective date of the merger or consolidation.(b) A surviving corporation or successor corporation formed under this chapter is vested with all powers necessary for the accomplishment of the surviving corporation's or successor corporation's corporate purpose. An enumeration of particular powers granted by this chapter does not:(1) impair any grant of general power by this chapter; or(2) limit any grant of a particular power to the same class of powers as the power so enumerated.(c) As used in this section, "services" shall be interpreted in its broadest sense and includes any services authorized by:(1) IC 8-1-13;(2) IC 8-1-17; or(3) this chapter.As added by P.L.18-2010, SEC.1.
IN Code § 8-1-17.5-19 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 1. Utilities Generally|Chapter 17.5. Merger or Consolidation of Rural Electric Membership Corporations and Telephone Cooperative Corporations|8-1-17.5-19. Disposal of All of the Corporation's Property; Authorization of Members and Directors Required

Sec. 19. A surviving corporation or successor corporation formed under this chapter may not sell, lease, exchange, mortgage, pledge, or otherwise sell all, or substantially all, of the surviving corporation's or successor corporation's property unless the transaction is authorized by a resolution adopted at a meeting of the surviving corporation's or successor corporation's members duly called and held as provided in section 14 of this chapter. Unless otherwise provided in the surviving corporation's or successor corporation's bylaws or articles of incorporation, the resolution must receive the affirmative vote of:(1) at least a majority of the total number of the surviving corporation's or successor corporation's members who either:(A) are present in person and voting at the meeting held under this section; or(B) as authorized under section 14(e) of this chapter, cast a vote before the date of the meeting; and(2) at least a majority of the corporation's directors who are present at a meeting of the board of directors called and held as provided in the surviving corporation's or successor corporation's bylaws or articles of incorporation.As added by P.L.18-2010, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.42-2011, SEC.20; P.L.49-2018, SEC.11.