457.571 Independent Order of Philanthropists; incorporation. Sec. 1. That grand and subordinate lodges of the Independent Order of Philanthropists of the state of Michigan, may be incorporated in pursuance of the provisions of this act. History: 1875, Act 26, Eff. Aug. 3, 1875 ;– How. 4559 ;– CL 1897, 8083 ;– CL 1915, 10557 ;– […]
457.572 Grand lodge; incorporators; articles, execution, contents. Sec. 2. That any 10 or more persons, with their associates and successors, shall constitute the grand lodge of the Independent Order of Philanthropists, of the state of Michigan; and they are hereby authorized to make and execute, under their hands and seals, articles of association, which said […]
457.573 Grand lodge; articles and constitution, filing; body corporate, powers. Sec. 3. A copy of said articles of association, together with a copy of the constitution of said grand lodge, shall be filed with the secretary of state, and thereupon the persons who shall have signed such articles of association, and their associates, and successors […]
457.574 Grand lodge; certified copy of articles as evidence. Sec. 4. A copy of the record of said 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: […]
457.575 Subordinate lodges; chartering, regulation. Sec. 5. Such corporation, when duly formed, shall have power to institute and charter subordinate lodges within this state, and from time to time to make, ordain, constitute, and establish such constitution, general laws and by-laws, ordinances, and regulations, as it shall judge proper for the regulation and government of […]
457.576 Governing law; amendment of act. Sec. 6. All corporations formed under this act shall be subject to the provisions of chapter 130 of the Compiled Laws of 1871, so far as the same may be applicable to corporations formed under this act; and the legislature may alter and amend this act at any time. […]
