N.Y. RCO Law § 433
This is the official text of N.Y. RCO Law § 433, part of New York’s RCO Law — part of the compiled statutory law of New York, published by the state as "RCO Law." Browse the sections below, each linked to its official government source.
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Right of self government
Official statutory text
§ 433. Right of self government. Each church shall have the right of\nself government under Jesus Christ, its living head, and shall have the\npower to choose, call or dismiss its minister, establish the minister's\nsalary, elect its trustees and other officials, and transact all other\nbusiness pertaining to its life as a local unit.\n
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