§ 5-308. Amendment of plan or charter  


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  •    (a) General rule. -- A religious corporation may amend its plan or charter as provided in this section.

    (b) Action by trustees. -- A majority of the trustees of a religious corporation proposing to amend its plan or charter shall:

       (1) Adopt a resolution which declares that the amendment is advisable; and

       (2) Call a meeting of the adult members of the religious corporation to vote on the amendment.

    (c) Notice of meeting. -- Ten days written notice of the time, place, and purpose of the meeting shall be given to each adult member of the religious corporation by:

       (1) Delivering it to him in person;

       (2) Leaving it at his residence or usual place of business; or

       (3) Mailing it to him at his address as it appears in the record book.

    (d) Vote of members. -- The proposed amendment shall be approved by the affirmative vote of a majority of the adult members present at the meeting.


HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 23, § 264; 1975, ch. 311, § 2.