Corporation

Part 4 of 4

Finalizing a Merger

Moving through the final stages of merging churches—and other options if a merger is not right for you.

Authority

Key point 6-09.02. Church members have such legal authority as is vested in them by

Minutes

Key point 6-12.02. Written minutes should be maintained for every church membership meeting. Minutes should

Procedural Requirements

Key point 6-12.01. Church membership meetings must be conducted in accordance with the procedural requirements

Tort Liability

Key point 6-07.01. Church board members may be personally liable for their own torts (conduct

Meetings

Key point 6-06.03. Church boards generally can act only in a meeting that is duly

Authority

Key point 6-06.02. Officers and directors must be legally authorized to act on behalf of

State Law

Key point 6-04.01. Churches may have a number of reporting requirements under state law. One
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