N.Y. Rural Electric Cooperative Law § 13: Articles of incorporation

§ 13. Articles of incorporation. Articles of incorporation of a

cooperative shall recite that they are executed pursuant to this chapter

and shall state: (1) the name of the cooperative; (2) the address of its

principal office; (3) the names and addresses of the incorporators; and

(4) the names and addresses of its directors; and may contain any

provisions not inconsistent with this chapter deemed necessary or

advisable for the conduct of its business. Such articles shall be signed

by each incorporator and acknowledged by at least two of the

incorporators, or on their behalf, if they are cooperatives. It shall

not be necessary to recite in the articles of incorporation of a

cooperative the purpose for which it is organized or any of its

corporate powers.