§ 5-302. Formation and plan of religious corporation

   (a) Who may form. -- The adult members of a church may form a religious corporation as provided in this part.

(b) Election of trustees and preparation of plan. -- 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) Contents of plan. -- 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.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 23, § 256, 261, 263; 1975, ch. 311, § 2; 1976, ch. 487, § 2.