If any body of Christians or other religious denomination has an organization according to its mode of government, whether known as synod, presbytery, conference, episcopate, or other name, with ecclesiastical or spiritual jurisdiction over its members throughout this state and its authorities desire to engage in works of education, benevolence, charity, and missions and deem an incorporation convenient for the more successful administration of such works, its said authorities, with such persons as they may associate with them, may cause such incorporation to be formed in the manner and with the powers provided in this article for the incorporation of a church, congregation, or society.
Source: L. 1879: p. 37, § 13. G.S. § 396. R.S. 08: § 1046. C.L. § 2412. CSA: C. 41, § 209. CRS 53: § 31-22-13. C.R.S. 1963: § 31-21-13.
Cross references: For religious, educational, and benevolent societies, see § 7-50-109.
Structure Colorado Code
Title 7 - Corporations and Associations
Article 51 - Joint Stock Religious or Benevolent Associations
§ 7-51-102. Affidavit of Chairperson - Where Filed - Effect
§ 7-51-104. Property Vests in Corporation
§ 7-51-105. Powers of Corporation
§ 7-51-107. Board of Directors
§ 7-51-108. Election of Directors
§ 7-51-109. Liability of Stockholders
§ 7-51-110. Certificate of Full Paid Stock
§ 7-51-111. Purchase of Property