The Articles of Association of each Banque Populaire determine the registered office, the territorial area and the duration of the company. They determine the composition of the capital, the proportion in which each member contributes to its constitution, the method of administration of the company, the number of votes that each member has at general meetings, having regard to the number of shares he holds, and the maximum number of votes that he may have regardless of the number of shares.
The Articles of Association of each Banque Populaire indicate whether the company extends the benefits of its operations to persons other than its members.
They stipulate that credit facilities are granted within the limits determined for the bank by the central body of savings banks and banques populaires.
They lay down the conditions for amending the Articles of Association and dissolving the company. They are amended after approval by the central body of the savings banks and banques populaires.