Sec. 2.
The deacons or other persons who shall serve the church as trustees under this act shall be citizens of the United States, 21 years of age or over when elected to office and shall be elected by ballot in accordance with the usage and custom of said church, or in such manner as may be provided in their articles of association.
History: 1899, Act 54, Imd. Eff. May 2, 1899 ;-- CL 1915, 10943 ;-- CL 1929, 10902 ;-- CL 1948, 458.102
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 458 - Ecclesiastical Corporations
Act 54 of 1899 - Baptist Churches (458.101 - 458.112)
Section 458.102 - Trustees; Qualifications, Election.
Section 458.103 - Trustees; Term of Office.
Section 458.104 - Trustees; Subject to Control of Church; Purchase and Sale of Realty.
Section 458.105 - Trustees; Powers.
Section 458.106 - Trustees; Corporate Powers; Taxation.
Section 458.107 - Trustees; Election in Certain Case; Dissolution, Convention Legal Successor.
Section 458.108 - Reincorporation Under Act; Procedure.
Section 458.110 - Amendment of Articles; Procedure.