New Jersey § 16:17-5
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 16:17-5, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 16:17-5.
The chairman and clerk of the meeting shall make, sign and acknowledge before any
person authorized to take the acknowledgment and proof of deeds in this state, a certificate
in writing, setting forth: a. That said meeting was called and organized in accordance with the provisions of
this article; b. The name assumed as the corporate title; c. The number of trustees; and d. The names of the individuals elected as trustees with the term of office of each. The approval of the New Jersey State Association of Spiritualists, signed by the president
or vice president, the treasurer and secretary thereof, and sealed with its corporate
seal, shall be appended to such certificate, without which approval such certificate
shall not be entitled to record. The chairman and clerk shall transmit the certificate to the clerk of the county in
which such board is elected, who shall file and record the same forthwith, for which
service he shall be entitled to receive the fee provided by section 22:2-19 of the
title Fees and Costs. Thereupon such trustees and their successors shall be a corporation by the name
stated in the certificate.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 16:17-5
What does New Jersey Statutes § 16:17-5 cover?
Section 16:17-5 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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