Michigan § 458.50 - Alteration or amendment of articles or bylaws.
Full text of Michigan Michigan Compiled Laws § 458.50 — Alteration or amendment of articles or bylaws., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 458.50. Alteration or amendment of articles or bylaws.
It shall be lawful for any church organized under the provisions of this act, by a 2/3 vote of the members of the same, who are present and voting, to alter and amend its articles of association, or its bylaws, in any manner not inconsistent with the provisions of this act, or the discipline of the Wesleyan Methodist connection; and such alteration or amendment shall become operative when 2/3 of the voting members present shall authorize the board of trustees to execute and acknowledge the amended article or articles in the same manner as stated for the original articles, and the same has or have been filed with the corporation and securities bureau of the department of commerce as provided in section 4 of this act.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 458.50
What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 458.50 cover?
Section 458.50 ("Alteration or amendment of articles or bylaws.") is part of the Michigan Compiled Laws, the codified statutory law of Michigan. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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