The bylaws of any financial institution shall not be altered, amended, or added to except upon approval of the director, or the director's designee. A certified copy of the proposed alteration, amendment, or addition shall be submitted to the director, or the director's designee, who shall endorse his or her approval or disapproval, and shall maintain a copy of the approval or disapproval.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 19-2-15