The articles of incorporation may be altered or amended at any regular meeting, or any special meeting called for that purpose. An amendment may be adopted by the approval of two-thirds of the directors followed by a favorable vote or the written consent thereto representing a majority of all the members and/or shareholders of the association, or by the written consent of two-thirds of all the members of the association without the approval of the directors. Amendments to the articles of incorporation when so adopted, shall be filed in the office of the Secretary of State. A certified copy of every amendment shall be filed with the Director of Agriculture by the association.
805 ILCS 315/9