457.301 Lodges of Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks; incorporation. Sec. 1. That any lodge of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, organized within this state, and having a charter from the grand lodge of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, may become incorporated under the provisions of this act. History: 1891, Act […]
457.302 Incorporators; articles of association, execution, contents. Sec. 2. Any 10 or more persons residents of this state, being members in good standing of a lodge of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, having competent authority from the grand lodge of the order, desirous to become incorporated, may make and execute articles of association, […]
457.303 Filing articles of association, charter, and constitution of grand lodge; signatories as body politic and corporate; rights thereof; maximum value and disposition of real and personal estate; disposition of proceeds, rents, and incomes; rules, regulations, and bylaws; officers; board of trustees. Sec. 3. A copy of the articles of association together with the charter […]
457.304 Articles; certified copy as evidence. Sec. 4. A copy of the record of such articles of association under the seal of the state, duly certified according to law, shall be received as prima facie evidence in all courts of this state of the existence and due incorporation of such corporation. History: 1891, Act 22, […]