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NOTE: If your Church already has a Constitution and Bylaws, the following resolution, when passed and attached to the Constitution will meet the requirements for membership as set forth in the Christ Churches of God in Christ, USA, International Constitution. A copy of this resolution, along with your Constitution should be submitted with the application for affiliation.
Minutes of the (Name of the Church) Of
Address City State
At an official meeting held on by the following church.
Resolutions were passed and made an official part of the Church Minutes.
1. RESOLVED: That this Church shall now file an application to be an affiliated member of the Churches of God in Christ, USA. All conditions required for affiliation will be promptly met.
2. RESOLVED: That the purpose of this Church is limited exclusively to religious, charitable, and educational activities. All properties of this church shall be held in the name of the Church, and not individually owned, and shall be irrevocably devoted to Church work. No part of the net income of this Church shall inure to the benefit of any private individual or member.
3. RESOLVED: The said property is held in trust for the use and benefit of the members of the Christ Churches of God In Christ, USA, International with National Headquarters in the City of Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi, and subject to the Charter, Constitution, Laws, and Doctrines of said Church, now in full force and effect, or as they may be hereafter amended, changed or modified by the General Assembly of said Church.
4. RESOLVED: That, in the event of dissolution, the following provisions are made:
A. All material and financial assets of this Church shall be assigned to the Said Church or to Christ International Churches which is recognized by the US. Treasury Department as having a tax-exempt status.
B. Under no circumstances will the assets of this Church accrue to the personal benefits of an individual.
5. RESOLVED: That officers shall govern this Church, including a Secretary & Treasurer and an annual business meeting will be held. An official Member of the Church will keep accurate records of all business meetings and financial matters pertaining to the Church.
Accepted by the Church this.
Pastor
Secretary
Church Official
Church Official
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Application/Membership Fee
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