§ 110 Decision by a Reformed Dutch or Reformed Presbyterian church as to system of incorporation and government
§ 111 Decision by Lutheran church as to system of incorporation and government
§ 112 Incorporation of Reformed Dutch, Reformed Presbyterian and Evangelical Lutheran churches under this article
§ 113 Consistory of a Reformed church in America; minister, how chosen
§ 114 Reformed churches in America, changing system of choosing trustees; minister, how chosen
§ 115 Reformed Presbyterian churches, changing system of choosing trustees; pew rents and minister's salary
§ 116 Evangelical Lutheran church, changing system of electing trustees

Terms Used In New York Laws > Religious Corporations > Article 6 - Reformed Dutch, Reformed Presbyterian and Lutheran Churches

  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Presiding officer: A majority-party Senator who presides over the Senate and is charged with maintaining order and decorum, recognizing Members to speak, and interpreting the Senate's rules, practices and precedents.