32-3-211. Conservatorship.
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32-3-211 . Conservatorship.
(1)In conjunction with a suspension order or if the department of administration's examination has been obstructed or impeded, the department may appoint itself or appoint any other competent person as conservator to immediately take possession and control of the business and assets of a credit union. The conservator, representing the best interest of the credit union members, must be vested with the full power of management of the credit union.
(2)Not later than 15 days after the date on which the conservator takes possession and control of the business and assets of a credit union pursuant to subsection (1), the credit union may apply to the appropriate court for an order requiring the department to show cause why the department or the designated conservator should not be enjoined from continuing possession and control.
(3)Except as provided in subsection (2), the conservator may maintain possession and control of the business and assets of the credit union and may operate the credit union until:
(a)the department permits the credit union's officials to continue business subject to any terms and conditions the department imposes; or
(b)the credit union is involuntarily merged or involuntarily liquidated in accordance with the provisions of 32-3-205 .
(4)The department may appoint any agents considered necessary to assist the conservator in carrying out the duties of the conservator under this section.
(5)All expenses incurred by the conservator in exercising the authority of that office under this section with respect to a credit union must be paid out of the assets of the credit union, except that the department may waive all or a part of the expenses.