The minor vote may matter

Threenagers are some of the most difficult people to please. Trust me, we have one. She’s bossy. She mocks us. She’s super impatient and messy. I for one wanted to evict her, but her grandparents objected.

I couldn’t imagine servicing her account transactions, so kudos to those who will. As soon as you don’t offer her a complimentary lollipop, she’s going to complain to the manager. If you’ve been personally victimized by a threenager, or any variation thereof, then you know what to do.

Recently, we were posed a question concerning a minor’s right to vote in credit union elections. The answer is it depends on what the credit union has in its bylaws. Keep in mind, state-chartered credit unions may have varying rules concerning this issue.

I, based on experience with a miniature Regina George, am unconvinced most minors understand the concept of “majority wins.” BUT if federal credit unions (FCUs) are prepared for annual renditions of “Hard Knock Life” every time a threenager doesn’t get the director she votes for, who am I to stop you?

 

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