Prior to the approval of the reorganization, the director, upon request of the board of directors of the bank, or not less than ten percent of its shareholders, shall hold a public hearing at which bank shareholders and other interested parties may appear. Notice of the public hearing shall be sent to each shareholder by prepaid first-class mail.

     The approval of the reorganization by the director shall be conditioned on a finding that the terms of the reorganization are fair to the shareholders and other interested parties.

[1994 c 256 § 40; 1994 c 92 § 40; 1986 c 279 § 44.]

NOTES:

     Reviser's note: This section was amended by 1994 c 92 § 40 and by 1994 c 256 § 40, each without reference to the other. Both amendments are incorporated in the publication of this section pursuant to RCW 1.12.025(2). For rule of construction, see RCW 1.12.025(1).

     Findings -- Construction -- 1994 c 256: See RCW 43.320.007.