Section 412:10-116 - Loan officers(a) The board of directors, and if given such power by the board, the credit committee or the credit manager, may appoint one or more loan officers, who may be empowered to approve or disapprove loan applications, subject to written policies established by the board of directors. Not more than one member of any credit committee may serve as a loan officer. Each loan officer shall report to the credit committee or credit manager any action taken on a loan application within seven days after the filing thereof.(b) A member whose application was disapproved by a loan officer may appeal such action to the credit committee, the credit manager or the board of directors, as provided by the bylaws.