§ 432. Church council and church management. Any incorporated church or body to which this article applies shall have its affairs managed by a church council. Such council shall consist of the pastor, the trustees of the corporation as well as any others, such as corporate secretary and treasurer, who may be designated as church council members by the by-laws. If the local church or body has a pastor, he shall be president of the corporation and be a member of such council and serve as presiding officer of its meetings. In the absence of a pastor, the by-laws shall provide for the manner of selecting a presiding officer. The by-laws shall further set forth the time and manner of notice for such meetings.

Terms Used In N.Y. Religious Corporations Law 432

  • 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.
  • 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.
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