New Jersey § 16:12-9

Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 16:12-9, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 16:12-9.

To constitute a quorum of the vestry there must be present either: a. The rector, one of the wardens and a majority of the vestrymembers ; or b. The rector, both wardens and one less than a majority of the vestrymembers ; or c. The rector and two-thirds of the vestrymembers ; or d. If the rector is absent from the diocese, or is incapable of acting, and shall

have been so absent or incapable for more than three calendar months, or if the meeting

is called by the rector and the rector is absent therefrom, or if the meeting is called by the wardens or vestrymembers and the rector is absent therefrom, one warden and a majority of the vestrymembers , or both wardens and one less than a majority of the vestrymembers . If there is a rector called to or settled in the parish, no action shall be taken

in the rector's absence, relating to or affecting the personal or exclusive rights of the rector,

or the alienation of the capital or principal of any investments held by the corporation,

or the sale of its real estate, or the encumbrance thereof, except as may be necessary

for ordinary repairs.

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What does New Jersey Statutes § 16:12-9 cover?

Section 16:12-9 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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