New Jersey § 16:5-16 Resolution of incorporation;  number of trustees;  election; terms

New Jersey Statutes

§ 16:5-16 — Resolution of incorporation; number of trustees; election; terms

New Jersey § 16:5-16

Title 16CORPORATIONS AND ASSOCIATIONS, RELIGIOUS

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N.J. Stat. Ann. § 16:5-16 (2026).

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If at such meeting a majority of the adult confirmed members in good standing, or of the intended charter members, shall decide by resolution to incorporate the congregation, they shall then by resolution determine the number of trustees to be elected, which number shall be not less than 5 nor more than 24. Thereupon, the meeting shall proceed to the election of such trustees. The trustees first chosen shall serve for terms to be fixed but not to exceed 3 years and, thereafter, the terms of the trustees shall be fixed by the by-laws of the incorporated congregation to be adopted as hereinafter provided. L.1957, c. 82, p. 155, s. 4.

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If at such meeting a majority of the adult confirmed members in good standing, or of the intended charter members, shall decide by resolution to incorporate the congregation, they shall then by resolution determine the number of trustees to be elected, which number shall be not less than 5 nor more than 24. Thereupon, the meeting shall proceed to the election of such trustees. The trustees first chosen shall serve for terms to be fixed but not to exceed 3 years and, thereafter, the terms of the trustees shall be fixed by the by-laws of the incorporated congregation to be adopted as hereinafter provided. L.1957, c. 82, p. 155, s. 4.