New Jersey § 16:1-34
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 16:1-34, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 16:1-34.
Every association of persons composed of representatives from religious societies
or congregations of Christians may, at any regular meeting of the association, by
a majority vote, by ballot or otherwise, according to the constitution or by-laws
of the association, elect any number of members of such association, not exceeding
seven, to be its trustees, for the purpose of incorporating such association as hereinafter
provided. Such trustees shall proceed in the manner provided in section 16:1-2 of this title, transmitting the certificate therein provided for to the clerk of
the county in which the association shall have held the meeting at which the trustees
shall have been elected, whereupon they and their successors shall be a corporation
by the name of incorporation so taken, certified and recorded, with all the powers
enumerated in section 16:1-4 of this title, so far as the same may be consistent with and appropriate to the purposes
for which such corporation is formed. The proceedings, orders, acts and resolutions of a majority of all the trustees, but
not of a less number, shall be valid and effectual.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 16:1-34
What does New Jersey Statutes § 16:1-34 cover?
Section 16:1-34 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. 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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