§ 159B-49. Associate members. - North Carolina Statutes

§ 159B‑49. Associate members.

Notwithstanding the provisions of Article 1 of Chapter 159B of theGeneral Statutes or any other provision of law, a joint municipal assistanceagency may, in its bylaws, create associate memberships.  An associate memberof a joint municipal assistance agency shall have only those rights,privileges, immunities, powers, authority, and responsibilities as set forth inthe bylaws of the joint municipal assistance agency; provided, that:

(1)        An associate member shall not have the right to appoint acommissioner or alternate commissioner, have the right to vote or otherwiseparticipate in decisions of the joint municipal assistance agency;

(2)        An associate member shall not have the right to adistribution of assets upon dissolution of the joint municipal assistanceagency; and

(3)        Income from the joint municipal assistance agency shall notaccrue to, or otherwise inure to the benefit of, an associate member. (1991, c. 291, s. 2.)