(a) The articles of conversion must recite that they are executed under this chapter and must state
(1) the name of the corporation and the address of its principal office prior to its conversion into a cooperative;
(2) the statute or statutes under which it was organized;
(3) a statement that the corporation elects to become a cooperative, nonprofit, membership corporation subject to this chapter;
(4) its name as a cooperative;
(5) the address of the principal office of the cooperative;
(6) the names and addresses of the directors of the cooperative;
(7) the manner in which members, stockholders, or incorporators of the corporation are to become members of the cooperative.
(b) The articles of conversion may contain provisions not inconsistent with this chapter considered necessary or advisable for the conduct of the business of the cooperative.
(c) The presiding officer executing the articles of conversion shall make and annex to it an affidavit stating that the provisions of this section were complied with regarding the articles. The articles of conversion are the articles of incorporation of the cooperative.