§ 5-302
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§5–302.
(a)The adult members of a church may form a religious corporation as provided in this part.
(b)The members shall:
(1)Elect at least four individuals to act as trustees in the name of and on behalf of the church; and
(2)Prepare a plan of the church.
(c)The plan shall include:
(1)The purposes for which the religious corporation is formed;
(2)The name of the religious corporation and the church;
(3)The time and manner for election and succession of trustees; and
(4)The exact qualifications of individuals eligible:
(i)To vote at elections; and
(ii)To be elected to office.