New Jersey § 16:17-4
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 16:17-4, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 16:17-4.
The members of the church having met at the time and place appointed, the meeting
shall be called to order by one of the signers of the notice. Only duly enrolled members of such church in good and regular standing and of full
age shall be entitled to vote or act as officers at such meeting and seven qualified
voters shall constitute a quorum. All questions shall be decided by a majority of those present. A chairman, clerk and two inspectors of election shall be elected from the qualified
voters present. The clerk and the inspectors of election shall be the judges of the qualifications
of the voters and shall receive the ballots cast. The meeting shall decide whether the church shall be incorporated and if the decision
is in favor of incorporation, shall decide further: a. The corporate title which shall include the words “Spiritualist Church” or “Society
of Spiritualists”, prefixed by “First”, “Second” or other numerical designation, and
followed by the name of the municipality where it shall be located. b. The date for holding the annual election of trustees; c. The number of trustees which shall be either three, six or nine. The meeting shall elect, by ballot, from the individuals qualified to vote, the number
of trustees decided upon, which shall be divided into three classes, to serve for
one, two and three years, respectively, or until their successors are elected and
take office. At the conclusion of the term of office of these trustees, their successors shall
be elected for the term of three years.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 16:17-4
What does New Jersey Statutes § 16:17-4 cover?
Section 16:17-4 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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