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Home » US Law » 2022 West Virginia Code » Chapter 31C. Credit Unions » Article 5. Direction of Credit Union Affairs

§31C-5-1. Authority and Responsibility of Directors

The credit union's board of directors shall have the authority and responsibility for directing the business affairs, funds and records of the credit union. In addition to the duties found elsewhere in this article, it shall be the special duty of the credit union's board of directors to: (a) Purchase adequate fidelity coverage for the […]

§31C-5-10. Suspension and Removal of Officials

(a) The supervisory committee by a two-thirds vote of the entire committee may suspend any member of the credit committee and shall report such action to the credit union's board of directors. The credit union's board of directors shall meet not less than seven nor more than twenty-one days after such suspension to take appropriate […]

§31C-5-11. Inspection of Books and Records by Members

(a) Each credit union shall keep at its principal office in this state a record of the names and addresses of its members entitled to vote. A credit union shall keep correct and complete books and records of account and shall keep minutes of the proceedings of its members, board of directors and committees having […]

§31C-5-3. Record of Officials; and Filling Vacancies

(a) Within twenty days after each organization meeting, a record of the names and addresses of the members of the board and such other committees and officials, as required by the commissioner, shall be filed with the commissioner. (b) The credit union's board of directors shall fill any vacancies occurring in the board until successors […]

§31C-5-4. Compensation of Officials; and Conflicts of Interests

(a) No officer, director or committee member, other than an employee, may be compensated for services, except as provided in section one, article five of this chapter. However, providing reasonable life, health, accident and similar insurance protection shall not be considered compensation. Directors, officers and committee members may be reimbursed for necessary expenses incidental to […]

§31C-5-5. Officers

(a) At their organization meeting held within thirty days following each annual election, the credit union's board of directors shall elect from their own number a chairman of the board, one or more vice chairmen, a treasurer and a secretary. The office of secretary and treasurer may, if the bylaws so provide, be held by […]

§31C-5-6. Executive Committee

The credit union's board of directors may appoint from its own number an executive committee, consisting of not less than three directors, which may be authorized to act for the board in all respects. These actions are subject to subsequent review by the full credit union's board of directors and any other conditions or limitations […]

§31C-5-7. Credit Committee and Loan Officers

(a) The credit committee shall have the general supervision of all loans to members. It may approve or disapprove loans, subject to written policies established by the board of directors. (b) The credit committee shall meet as often as the business of the credit union requires to consider applications for loans and/or review the work […]

§31C-5-8. Audits

(a) The supervisory committee shall make or cause to be made a comprehensive annual audit of the books and affairs of the credit union. It shall submit a report of each annual audit to the credit union's board of directors and a summary of that report to the members at the next annual meeting of […]

§31C-5-9. Fidelity Bonds, Required Oaths and Hazard Insurance

(a) As a condition precedent to qualification or entry upon the discharge of their duties, all active officers, as well as every person appointed or elected to any position requiring the receipt, payment or custody of money or other personal property owned by a credit union or in its custody or control as collateral or […]