GENERAL POWERS.

(a) Unless otherwise provided by or inconsistent with this chapter, each multiple employer welfare arrangement may exercise the powers provided by this section.

(b) A multiple employer welfare arrangement may have succession, by its name, for the term stated in its trust agreement.

(c) A multiple employer welfare arrangement may sue and be sued. An arrangement may:

(1) complain and defend in any court;

(2) be a party to any proceedings before a public body of this state or of any other state or government; and

(3) sue a participating employer, an employee, or a beneficiary for any cause relating to the business of the arrangement.

(d) A multiple employer welfare arrangement may have a seal that may be used by having the seal or a facsimile of the seal impressed, affixed, or otherwise reproduced. The arrangement may alter the seal at will.

(e) A multiple employer welfare arrangement may appoint officers and agents as the business of the arrangement requires.

(f) A multiple employer welfare arrangement may adopt, amend, and repeal bylaws as necessary for the government of its affairs.

(g) A multiple employer welfare arrangement may conduct its business in this state, other states, and foreign countries and their territories and colonies.

(h) A multiple employer welfare arrangement may have offices outside this state.

(i) A multiple employer welfare arrangement may acquire, hold, mortgage, pledge, assign, and transfer real and personal property subject to this chapter.