New Jersey § 16:1-47
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 16:1-47, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 16:1-47.
The body vested by law with the power of election or appointment of the managers or
directors of any corporation of this state, the object of which is to provide for
the support and maintenance of supernumerary or superannuated ministers of the gospel,
or to provide for the support of the widows and orphans of deceased ministers of the
gospel, whether such power be in the members of the corporation or in any annual conference
or other ecclesiastical body, may add to the number of such managers or directors
so that the whole number shall not exceed eighteen, at least one-half of whom shall
be laymen, residents of this state and members of some church of the denomination
to which the corporation belongs. Such corporation shall prescribe by by-law or otherwise the term of office of such
managers or directors, which term shall not exceed three years.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 16:1-47
What does New Jersey Statutes § 16:1-47 cover?
Section 16:1-47 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.
How do I cite New Jersey § 16:1-47?
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