16:15-3 - Succession of trustees; tenure; vacancy - New Jersey Statutes

16:15-3.  Succession of trustees;  tenure;  vacancy
    The successor in office for the time being of such bishop, vicar-general and  pastor, respectively, shall by virtue of his office be the trustee of such  church or congregation in place of his predecessor.  The lay members shall hold  office for one year, and the office of any such layman shall become vacant by  his removal out of the limits of such church or congregation.  When the office  of any such layman becomes vacant in any manner whatsoever the vacancy shall be  filled by appointment in the manner provided for the selection of the original  lay members of such board of trustees.