Plan of operation.

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  • (1)
    • (a) The association shall submit to the commissioner a plan of operation and any amendments necessary or suitable to assure the fair, reasonable, and equitable administration of the association.
    • (b) The plan of operation and amendments described in Subsection (1)(a) are effective upon approval in writing by the commissioner.
    • (c) Any amendments made under this section after July 1, 1986, shall be made within 180 days of the changed circumstance.
  • (2) The plan of operation shall continue in force until:
    • (a) modified by the commissioner; or
    • (b) superseded by a plan:
      • (i) submitted by the association; and
      • (ii) approved by the commissioner.
  • (3) All member insurers shall comply with the plan of operation.
  • (4) The plan of operation shall, in addition to requirements enumerated elsewhere in this part:
    • (a) establish procedures for handling the assets of the association;
    • (b) establish the amount and method of reimbursing members of the board of directors under Section 31A-28-206;
    • (c) establish regular places and times for meetings of the board of directors;
    • (d) establish procedures for records to be kept of all financial transactions of the association, the association's agents, and the board of directors;
    • (e) establish the procedures on how selections for the board of directors shall be made and submitted to the commissioner;
    • (f) establish a procedure for the disposition of dividends or distributions from the estate of the insolvent insurer;
    • (g) establish any additional procedures for assessments under Section 31A-28-208; and
    • (h) contain any additional provisions that are necessary or proper for the execution of the powers and duties of the association.
  • (5)
    • (a) The plan of operation may provide that any or all of the powers and duties of the association, except those under Sections 31A-28-207 and 31A-28-208, are delegated to one of the following that performs functions similar to the association:
      • (i) a corporation;
      • (ii) an association; or
      • (iii) organization other than one described in Subsections (5)(a)(i) and (ii).
    • (b) A corporation, association, or organization described in Subsection (5)(a) shall:
      • (i) be reimbursed for any payments made on behalf of the association; and
      • (ii) be paid for its performance of any function of the association.
    • (c) A delegation under this Subsection (5) takes effect only with the approval of:
      • (i) the board of directors; and
      • (ii) the commissioner.




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