The board of directors shall have the power to adopt, amend, or repeal bylaws governing the regulation and management of affairs of the merchant acquirer limited purpose bank unless such power is reserved exclusively to the shareholders by the articles or bylaws previously adopted by shareholders; provided, however, that any bylaws adopted by the board of directors may be altered, amended, or repealed and new bylaws adopted by shareholders. Shareholders may prescribe that any bylaw or bylaws adopted shall not be altered, amended, or repealed by the board of directors. Copies of the bylaws and any change, addition, or amendment thereto shall be filed with the department immediately upon adoption by the directors or the shareholders.
OCGA § 7-9-5.2