16:20-5 - Incorporation of diocese, archdiocese - New Jersey Statutes

16:20-5.     Incorporation of diocese, archdiocese 
    5.   Any diocese or archdiocese of the Coptic Orthodox Church located in whole or in part in this State may become incorporated as a diocese or archdiocese under the provisions of this act by filing in the Office of the Secretary of State a certificate of incorporation.  A certificate of incorporation of a diocese or archdiocese shall be executed and acknowledged by the Bishop of the Coptic Orthodox Church, or the Archbishop of the Coptic Orthodox archdiocese, and by two or more persons who shall be appointed by the bishop from among the priests and deacons of that diocese or archdiocese. Upon filing that certificate of incorporation, that diocese or archdiocese shall be a corporation by the name stated in the certificate. 

   L.1993,c.148,s.5.