2014 New Jersey Revised Statutes
Title 16 - CORPORATIONS AND ASSOCIATIONS, RELIGIOUS
Section 16:5-25 - Merger; consent; certificate
16:5-25. Merger; consent; certificate
Any incorporated Lutheran Church or congregation may merge, with the consent of the synod with which it is affiliated, with any other incorporated Lutheran Church or congregation with the consent of 2/3 of the members of each such church or congregation. All such consents shall be evidenced by votes cast at regular or special meetings called for the purpose and 2/3 of the members present and voting upon the proposition shall be deemed to be the 2/3 required by this section. A certificate evidencing the merger and substantially setting forth the proceedings of such meeting shall be executed by the trustees or designated officers of each of the churches or congregations so merging and shall be filed in the office of the Secretary of State. All such certificates shall be executed, acknowledged, filed and recorded in the same manner as is required for the execution, filing and recording of certificates of incorporation under this act.
L.1957, c. 82, p. 158, s. 13. Amended by L.1962, c. 53, s. 10.
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