The articles of incorporation shall state:

(a) The name of the corporation.

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Terms Used In California Corporations Code 10003

  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • County: includes "city and county. See California Corporations Code 14
  • Presiding officer: A majority-party Senator who presides over the Senate and is charged with maintaining order and decorum, recognizing Members to speak, and interpreting the Senate's rules, practices and precedents.
  • State: means the State of California, unless applied to the different parts of the United States. See California Education Code 77

(b) That the officer forming the corporation is duly authorized by the rules, regulations, or discipline of the religious denomination, society, or church to take such action.

(c) The county in this State where the principal office for the transaction of the business of the corporation is located.

(d) The manner in which any vacancy occurring in the office of the bishop, chief priest, presiding elder, or other presiding officer is required to be filled by the rules, regulations, or constitution of the denomination, society, or church.

(Enacted by Stats. 1947, Ch. 1038.)