The department may not approve the conversion plan unless the department finds, after appropriate investigation or examination, all of the following:

1. (1) That the resulting stock savings association will operate in a safe, sound, and prudent manner.
2. (2) That the proposed charter conversion will not result in a stock savings association that has inadequate capital, unsatisfactory management, or poor earnings prospects.
3. (3) That the management or other principals of the savings association are qualified by character and financial responsibility to control and operate in a legal and proper manner the proposed stock savings association.
4. (4) That the interests of the depositors, the creditors, and the public generally will not be jeopardized by the proposed charter conversion.

As added by P.L.176-1996, SEC.14. Amended by P.L.79-1998, SEC.55.