§ 113. Consistory of a Reformed church in America; minister, how chosen. Any church in connection with the Reformed church in America, the choice or election of the members of whose consistory is not subject to the ecclesiastical rules or jurisdiction of such Reformed church in America, shall, if the consistory so determine, be subject to such rules and jurisdiction; and thereafter the choice of the members of the consistory shall be in accordance with such rules and practices.

Terms Used In N.Y. Religious Corporations Law 113

  • 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.

If any such church be incorporated under article ten of this chapter, or if its trustees be elective in pursuance of such article, its board of trustees and its consistory shall act concurrently in the choice of its minister.

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