16:3-10. Consolidation; meeting; election of trustees; tenure
At the time and place fixed by the agreement for holding the first consolidated meeting of the churches that have entered into the agreement, the members of both churches shall meet. The meeting may be called to order by any member of either church. Only duly enrolled members, in good and regular standing, shall be entitled to vote or act as officers. Sixteen qualified voters shall constitute a quorum and all questions shall be decided by a majority vote of those present. A chairman and clerk and two inspectors of election shall be elected from the qualified voters present. The clerk of the meeting and the inspectors of election shall be the judges of the qualifications of the voters and shall receive the ballots cast.
The meeting shall elect, by ballot, from the persons qualified to vote thereat, the number of trustees provided for by the agreement of consolidation, which shall be divided into three classes to serve for one, two and three years respectively, or until their successors are elected and take office. Each trustee shall be elected by a majority of the votes cast.
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