N.Y. Religious Corporations Law Section 433
Right of self government


Each church shall have the right of self government under Jesus Christ, its living head, and shall have the power to choose, call or dismiss its minister, establish the minister’s salary, elect its trustees and other officials, and transact all other business pertaining to its life as a local unit.

Source: Section 433 — Right of self government, https://www.­nysenate.­gov/legislation/laws/RCO/433 (updated Sep. 22, 2014; accessed Jun. 21, 2025).

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