When a bishop has become a corporation sole pursuant to this article, each of the successors in the bishopric shall succeed the bishop in the corporation upon making and filing with the Secretary of State an application for a certificate of succession setting forth:
(1) The succession; and
(2) A copy in English of the commission, instrument, or document evidencing the right to the succession, and the date and place of the consecration and induction into office, which certificate shall be subscribed, sworn to, and certified as provided for in the original application for incorporation.
Upon the issue of a certificate of succession as provided for in this section, the successor shall be clothed with all the authority and power of the original incorporator.
Structure Code of Alabama
Title 10A - Alabama Business and Nonprofit Entities Code.
Chapter 20 - Special Purpose Entities.
Article 1 - Bishop of Diocese.
Section 10A-20-1.01 - Authority to Incorporate.
Section 10A-20-1.02 - Proceedings to Incorporate.
Section 10A-20-1.03 - Certificate of Incorporation.
Section 10A-20-1.05 - Certificate of Succession by Successor of Bishop.
Section 10A-20-1.06 - Appointment of Administrator to Act While Bishopric Vacant.
Section 10A-20-1.07 - Dissolution.
Section 10A-20-1.08 - Fees to Be Paid to the Secretary of State.
Section 10A-20-1.09 - Records and Certificates Prima Facie Evidence.