New Jersey § 16:16-2
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 16:16-2, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 16:16-2.
Any religious organization incorporated under and by virtue of any law of this State
may organize under the provisions of this article. Its trustees shall pass a resolution (a) declaring it advisable that the corporation
reincorporate under the provisions of this article, and (b) calling a meeting of the
congregation to take action thereon. Such resolution shall be submitted to the congregation at a meeting to be held at
the usual place of meeting for public worship, upon such notice as the by-laws of
said organization shall provide, and if there is no such provision, after at least
ten days' notice of the time and purpose of the meeting, set up in open view at or
near the place of meeting. The resolution shall be read publicly at each regular service of the church on the
Sunday next preceding the meeting. If a majority of the congregation shall, at such meeting, approve incorporation
under this article, the trustees or a majority of them shall file a certificate in
accordance with section 16:16-1 of this Title. Upon filing such certificate, all the right, title and interest of such organization
in any real or personal property and all franchises and charter rights, shall be vested
in the corporation organized under the provisions of this article, and the original
incorporation of such organization shall then be null and void.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 16:16-2
What does New Jersey Statutes § 16:16-2 cover?
Section 16:16-2 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 § 16:16-2?
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