Terms Used In New Jersey Statutes 4:13-8

  • Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.
The certificate of incorporation may be amended by the affirmative vote of a majority of the members or delegates present and acting at any regular meeting or at any special meeting called for that purpose, on 10 days’ notice; if the amendment has first been approved by a 2/3 vote of the directors present and acting at a duly constituted meeting, and if the certificate as so amended is such as might have been originally made and filed under this chapter.

A certificate of the amendment under the association’s seal, signed by the president and acknowledged by the secretary, shall be filed in the manner provided in section 4:13-6 of this Title.

Amended by L.1966, c. 286, s. 9; L.1971, c. 324, s. 4, eff. Oct. 28, 1971.