New Jersey § 16:11-3
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 16:11-3, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 16:11-3.
The congregation may, at any annual business meeting or at a special business meeting
duly called for that purpose, adopt by-laws for the management of the temporal affairs
of the congregation and the election of trustees, not inconsistent with this article. Every such incorporated board of trustees may annually elect from their number a president
and a secretary and may make and execute such contracts as the congregation by its
by-laws or resolutions may from time to time authorize. Such board shall also have all the powers enumerated in section 16:1-4 of this title, except that no sale or conveyance of any real estate held by such
trustees, or mortgage upon any real or personal property held by such trustees to
secure bonds issued by them shall be made unless previously authorized by two-thirds
of the votes cast at a duly called annual or special business meeting of the congregation.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 16:11-3
What does New Jersey Statutes § 16:11-3 cover?
Section 16:11-3 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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