New Jersey § 16:5-15
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 16:5-15, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 16:5-15.
The incorporation of a Lutheran Church Congregation shall be secured in the following
manner: An organization meeting or a special meeting of the members of the congregation, or
of the intended charter members of the congregation, shall be called either by the
council of the congregation or by 5 or more of the said intended charter members. Notice of any such meeting shall be given at least 10 days previous to the date
of the meeting by posting such notice in a conspicuous place on or near to the premises
where the congregation customarily conducts its public worship or, instead of such
posting, notice may be given by ordinary mail addressed to each confirmed member of
the congregation in good standing, at least 10 days before the date of the meeting,
or to each of the intended charter members of the congregation, as the case may be. If the congregation shall have by-laws or other rules and regulations pertaining
to the giving of notice of an organization or special meeting of the congregation,
such by-laws, rules and regulations shall be complied with. The said notice shall state that the purpose, or one of the purposes, of the meeting
is to decide whether the congregation shall be incorporated.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 16:5-15
What does New Jersey Statutes § 16:5-15 cover?
Section 16:5-15 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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