§ 262 This article applies only to a Spiritualist church in connection with the General Assembly of Spiritualists
§ 263 Incorporation of unincorporated Spiritualist churches and system of incorporation and government
§ 264 At the meeting for incorporation, held in pursuance to such notice, the qualified voters unless otherwise decided as hereinafter provided…
§ 265 The certificate of incorporation
§ 266 Time, place and notice of corporate meetings
§ 267 Organization and conduct of corporate meetings; qualifications of voters
§ 268 Election and salary of ministers
§ 269 Duties of ministers, et cetera
§ 270 Reincorporation of present incorporated Spiritualist churches
§ 271 Any church incorporating or reincorporating under this article shall be subject to the rules and regulations of the General Assembly of S…
§ 272 The word church as used herein shall mean any church or society organized for the purpose of worshipping as Spiritualists as a religion

Terms Used In New York Laws > Religious Corporations > Article 13 - Spiritualist Churches

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