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2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 450 - Corporations › Act 327 of 1931 - Michigan General Corporation Statute (450.1 - 450.192) › Section 450.144 - Local Lodges; Powers as to Property; Parent Corporation, Supervision.

450.144 Local lodges; powers as to property; parent corporation, supervision.
Sec. 144.
Same; powers in relation to property. Every such local lodge shall have the same right to hold, own and dispose of property, both real and personal as is granted in this act to non-profit corporations generally; and such local lodge shall be subject to the discipline, visitation and guidance of the parent corporation, or other higher jurisdictions as the plan of higher organization may prescribe.
History:
1931, Act 327, Eff. Sept. 18, 1931 ;-- CL 1948, 450.144
Compiler's Notes:
The catchline following the act section number was incorporated as part of the section when the act was enacted.
Former Law:
See section 12 of Ch. II of Part III of Act 84 of 1921, being CL 1929, § 10073.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 450 - Corporations › Act 327 of 1931 - Michigan General Corporation Statute (450.1 - 450.192) › Section 450.145 - Local Lodges; Officers, Representatives.

450.145 Local lodges; officers, representatives.
Sec. 145.
Same; officers and representatives. Every such local lodge or society shall have such officers, committees, trustees and agents as their articles may prescribe, who shall be elected or appointed and who shall have such duties, responsibilities and powers, as the articles or by-laws may prescribe.
History:
1931, Act 327, Eff. Sept. 18, 1931 ;-- CL 1948, 450.145
Compiler's Notes:
The catchline following the act section number was incorporated as part of the section when the act was enacted.
Former Law:
See section 13 of Ch. II of Part III of Act 84 of 1921, being CL 1929, § 10074.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 450 - Corporations › Act 327 of 1931 - Michigan General Corporation Statute (450.1 - 450.192) › Section 450.146 - Parent or Local Lodges; Powers of Non-Profit Corporation.

450.146 Parent or local lodges; powers of non-profit corporation.
Sec. 146.
Same; powers. Every such corporation, whether parent or local, shall have all the rights, powers, immunities and privileges granted by this act to non-profit corporations generally.
History:
1931, Act 327, Eff. Sept. 18, 1931 ;-- CL 1948, 450.146
Compiler's Notes:
The catchline following the act section number was incorporated as part of the section when the act was enacted.
Former Law:
See section 14 of Ch. II of Part III of Act 84 of 1921, being CL 1929, § 10075.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 450 - Corporations › Act 327 of 1931 - Michigan General Corporation Statute (450.1 - 450.192) › Section 450.147 - Parent or Local Lodges; Relief Funds, Raising, Payment From Treasury.

450.147 Parent or local lodges; relief funds, raising, payment from treasury.
Sec. 147.
Same; relief funds, etc. Every such lodge whether parent or local shall have authority to make provision for the visitation of the sick and afflicted members; to provide funds for the relief of distressed members and their families; to provide funds for the burial of indigent or other worthy members: Provided, That no such funds shall be raised or maintained in the way of dues, assessments or levies based upon an insurance rate, table or contract, express or implied: And provided further, That no such money shall be paid out of the treasury of any such lodge without the express order of the lodge itself or a committee duly authorized to consider and act upon such cases: And provided further, That nothing in this act contained shall be construed as prohibiting any such lodge from establishing and maintaining charitable homes or other institutions for its aged, afflicted or infirm members under the provisions of this act applying to trustee corporations.
History:
1931, Act 327, Eff. Sept. 18, 1931 ;-- CL 1948, 450.147
Compiler's Notes:
The catchline following the act section number was incorporated as part of the section when the act was enacted.
Former Law:
See section 15 of Ch. II of Part III of Act 84 of 1921, being CL 1929, § 10076.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 450 - Corporations › Act 327 of 1931 - Michigan General Corporation Statute (450.1 - 450.192) › Section 450.149 - Trustee Corporations; Trustees, Vesting of Property; Trust Instrument, Definition.

450.149 Trustee corporations; trustees, vesting of property; trust instrument, definition.
Sec. 149.
Same; vesting of property in trustees; trust instrument defined. In any case mentioned in the foregoing section where property, whether real, personal, or mixed, amounting in value to 1,000 dollars or more, has been or hereafter shall be so given, granted, devised, or bequeathed to 3 or more trustees, or in any case where the income from any property or fund has been or hereafter shall be so given, or bequeathed to such trustees for any such purpose, where the annual amount of such income is 1,000 dollars or more, and where it shall, for the more effective and perfect administration of any such trust, be deemed expedient to organize themselves as a corporation, then it shall be lawful for such trustees to become incorporated under this act. The term "trust instrument" or "instrument of trust" as used in this act shall be construed to mean and refer to any lawful deed of gift, grant, agreement, or any last will and testament by which the donor, grantor, or testator shall give, grant, devise, or bequeath any property, real, personal or mixed, in trust for general or specific uses; and any and all conditions, terms or directions contained therein, and any act, declaration or instructions of a legal nature made by any corporation or body directing or authorizing trustees thereunder to take, receive, hold, manage or dispose of any of the property of such corporation for general or specific purposes for the benefit of such persons or objects as may be therein designated. Such terms shall not include constructive or resulting trusts.
History:
1931, Act 327, Eff. Sept. 18, 1931 ;-- CL 1948, 450.149
Compiler's Notes:
The catchline following the act section number was incorporated as part of the section when the act was enacted.
Former Law:
See section 2 of Ch. I of Part IV of Act 84 of 1921, being CL 1929, § 10078.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 450 - Corporations › Act 327 of 1931 - Michigan General Corporation Statute (450.1 - 450.192) › Section 450.150 - Trustee Corporations; Articles of Incorporation.

450.150 Trustee corporations; articles of incorporation.
Sec. 150.
Same; articles of incorporation. The articles shall, in addition to other requirements made in this act, state:
(a) The nature of the business, if any, in which such trustee corporation will be engaged, and the nature and value of the trust property; and to all such articles, wherever filed, there shall be attached verified copies of every trust instrument or other written directions upon which such trust is founded;
(b) The number of persons who shall constitute the permanent board of trustees of such corporation; the length of time for which the trustees are authorized to act after election or appointment as the case may be; and the mode in which their successors shall be elected or appointed;
(c) Whether or not other persons than the incorporators are, or may become, members or stockholders thereof.
History:
1931, Act 327, Eff. Sept. 18, 1931 ;-- CL 1948, 450.150
Compiler's Notes:
The catchline following the act section number was incorporated as part of the section when the act was enacted.
Former Law:
See section 3 of Ch. I of Part IV of Act 84 of 1921, being CL 1929, § 10079.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 450 - Corporations › Act 327 of 1931 - Michigan General Corporation Statute (450.1 - 450.192) › Section 450.151 - Trustee Corporations; Officers.

450.151 Trustee corporations; officers.
Sec. 151.
Same; officers. Every trustee corporation shall have officers corresponding to those prescribed for corporations generally in this act, appointed or elected as such trustees may agree upon by a majority vote, or as may otherwise be provided for in the trust instrument. Such corporation shall have all the rights, powers, privileges, and immunities conferred by law upon corporations generally, excepting as limited in the trust instrument or by the provisions of this act.
History:
1931, Act 327, Eff. Sept. 18, 1931 ;-- CL 1948, 450.151
Compiler's Notes:
The catchline following the act section number was incorporated as part of the section when the act was enacted.
Former Law:
See section 4 of Ch. I of Part IV of Act 84 of 1921, being CL 1929, § 10080.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 450 - Corporations › Act 327 of 1931 - Michigan General Corporation Statute (450.1 - 450.192) › Section 450.152 - Trustee Corporations; Powers as to Property.

450.152 Trustee corporations; powers as to property.
Sec. 152.
Same; powers in relation to property. Unless otherwise prohibited or not contemplated in the trust instrument, such trustee corporation may by gift, grant, devise or bequest, take, receive and hold any property, real or personal, so given, granted, devised or bequeathed from other persons than the person or persons by whose deed, will or other instrument the trust was originally founded. Any 2 or more persons may by the same instrument or by separate instruments, give, grant, devise, or bequeath property in trust, for any of the purposes mentioned in section 148 of this act, to the same trustees upon such terms and conditions as may in such instrument or instruments be agreed on, and such trustees, if authorized to incorporate, shall attach to the articles of incorporation each and every one of such agreements, and shall be governed by the conditions therein imposed upon them, if not incompatible one with the other. After incorporation to carry out the express directions or conditions of any such trust instrument, no such trustees shall thereafter accept any gift, grant, devise, or bequest upon any condition or conditions incompatible with the articles or with any instrument required to be attached thereto.
History:
1931, Act 327, Eff. Sept. 18, 1931 ;-- CL 1948, 450.152
Compiler's Notes:
The catchline following the act section number was incorporated as part of the section when the act was enacted.
Former Law:
See section 5 of Ch. I of Part IV of Act 84 of 1921, being CL 1929, § 10081.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 450 - Corporations › Act 327 of 1931 - Michigan General Corporation Statute (450.1 - 450.192) › Section 450.153 - Trustee Corporations; Property and Funds, Use, Investments.

450.153 Trustee corporations; property and funds, use, investments.
Sec. 153.
Same; use of property and funds; investments. The property and funds of every trustee corporation shall be faithfully and exclusively used for the purposes thereof as set forth in its articles or as required by the terms of the trust instrument; and such trustees shall be held to the same degree of responsibility and accountability with respect thereto as if not incorporated, excepting where a less degree or a particular degree of responsibility and accountability is prescribed in the trust instrument, or where such trustees remain under the control of shareholders in such corporation other than themselves who retain the right to direct and do direct the action of the trustees as to the use of such trust property from time to time. Nothing herein contained shall be construed as prohibiting any such board of trustees, having more than 5 members, from appointing an executive committee or such other committees as they may desire, with such powers and division of work and responsibility as such board may agree upon, not inconsistent with the trust instrument or with the general provisions of this act governing the management and powers of corporations generally. Such corporation may, unless otherwise specifically directed in the trust instrument, invest its funds in accordance with the laws of this state governing authorized investments for trustees: Provided, That no loan of such funds shall be made to any trustee, officer or servant of such corporation.
History:
1931, Act 327, Eff. Sept. 18, 1931 ;-- Am. 1937, Act 183, Imd. Eff. July 9, 1937 ;-- CL 1948, 450.153
Compiler's Notes:
The catchline following the act section number was incorporated as part of the section when the act was enacted.
Former Law:
See section 6 of Ch. I of Part IV of Act 84 of 1921, being CL 1929, § 10082.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 450 - Corporations › Act 327 of 1931 - Michigan General Corporation Statute (450.1 - 450.192) › Section 450.154 - Trustee Corporations; Trustees, Vacancy, Filling.

450.154 Trustee corporations; trustees, vacancy, filling.
Sec. 154.
Same; vacancy; among trustees, filling. In any case where the trust instrument fails to provide for the filling of vacancies among the trustees due to death, disability, resignation or other cause, and such vacancy occurs, the remaining trustees may apply to the circuit court in chancery of the county where the registered office of such corporation is located, for the appointment of some suitable and competent person to fill such vacancy, and the circuit judge thereof may, upon such ex parte or other showing as he may require, make such appointment by an appropriate order, and the person so appointed shall, upon filing his written acceptance as such trustee, be and become a trustee of such corporation with the same powers as those originally appointed. A certified copy of every such order shall be forthwith filed in the same manner as provided for original articles.
History:
1931, Act 327, Eff. Sept. 18, 1931 ;-- CL 1948, 450.154
Compiler's Notes:
The catchline following the act section number was incorporated as part of the section when the act was enacted.
Former Law:
See section 7 of Ch. I of Part IV of Act 84 of 1921, being CL 1929, § 10083.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 450 - Corporations › Act 327 of 1931 - Michigan General Corporation Statute (450.1 - 450.192) › Section 450.155 - Trustee Corporations; Circuit Courts, Petition; Jurisdiction of Court.

450.155 Trustee corporations; circuit courts, petition; jurisdiction of court.
Sec. 155.
Same; petition of trustees to circuit court; jurisdiction of court. In any case where the trustees of any such trustee corporation are in honest doubt and unable to agree as to the construction of any of the terms or conditions of any such trust instrument or their powers or duties thereunder, any or all of such trustees may file his or their petition in the circuit court in chancery for the county in which the registered office of such corporation is located, asking for the construction of the said court upon the whole or any part of such instrument, under and by the same procedure as is provided by law for the construction of wills. In case any public interest is involved, the prosecuting attorney of such county shall enter his appearance therein, and shall do so in all cases involving hospitals or charitable homes or similar institutions to which the general public may be admitted on application. If less than the entire board of trustees joins in such petition, the remaining members shall become defendants and shall be served with such notice or other process as the rules of the court may require. Such court shall have jurisdiction to determine every doubtful, or disputed question raised by such petition, and the opinion and directions of such court, when filed, shall be binding upon such corporation and the trustees thereof.
History:
1931, Act 327, Eff. Sept. 18, 1931 ;-- CL 1948, 450.155
Compiler's Notes:
The catchline following the act section number was incorporated as part of the section when the act was enacted.
Former Law:
See section 8 of Ch. I of Part IV of Act 84 of 1921, being CL 1929, § 10084.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 450 - Corporations › Act 327 of 1931 - Michigan General Corporation Statute (450.1 - 450.192) › Section 450.156 - Trustee Corporations; Act Amendment of Trustee Agreement.

450.156 Trustee corporations; act amendment of trustee agreement.
Sec. 156.
Same; amendment of trust agreement. If the donor or grantor in any such trust instrument, shall desire to alter, amend, enlarge or restrict the gift or grant or any of the terms or conditions thereof, and does so, it shall be the duty of such trustees to forthwith file a verified copy of such amended trust instrument in the same manner as provided for original articles, and any amendments to such articles occasioned by such amended trust instrument shall likewise be forthwith made and so filed by such trustees, but no such amendments to the articles shall be valid that change the original purposes of the corporation in their entirety.
History:
1931, Act 327, Eff. Sept. 18, 1931 ;-- CL 1948, 450.156
Compiler's Notes:
The catchline following the act section number was incorporated as part of the section when the act was enacted.
Former Law:
See section 9 of Ch. I of Part IV of Act 84 of 1921, being CL 1929, § 10085.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 450 - Corporations › Act 327 of 1931 - Michigan General Corporation Statute (450.1 - 450.192) › Section 450.157 - Trustee Corporation; Hospitals; Asylums; Trustee Instrument; Indenturing or Apprenticing Destitute or Foundling Children; Withdrawal.

450.157 Trustee corporation; hospitals; asylums; trustee instrument; indenturing or apprenticing destitute or foundling children; withdrawal.
Sec. 157.
(1) In all cases where lands, or any other property, amounting in value to $5,000.00 or more, have been or are given, granted, devised, or bequeathed to 3 or more trustees for the purpose of founding or endowing a hospital or other charitable asylum for the care or relief of indigent or other sick or infirm or aged persons, or the care of minor orphans or children and youth with special health care needs or for the care and protection of unfortunate women, or any number of those purposes, the trustees may incorporate under this act as a trustee corporation. Unless restricted by the trust instrument, the trustees may unite in that incorporation with other persons contributing to the maintenance of the hospital or asylum, and all of those other persons shall become members of the corporation upon making the contribution as may be fixed and determined in the articles or by-laws of the corporation. However, any 3 or more persons may incorporate for any charitable purpose described in this subsection as a trustee corporation, where the hospital, home, asylum, or other institution to be founded by the corporation is to be constructed, equipped, and maintained principally by donations not made under any trust deed or other instrument in writing declaring the uses and purposes to which the property shall be devoted, and that corporation shall have authority to fix and prescribe the terms and conditions of membership in the corporation.
(2) The trustees of a trustee corporation described in subsection (1), or a majority of them, are hereby authorized and empowered to indenture or apprentice to responsible persons, any destitute or foundling children who now or later become under the charge or care of that corporation, until those children shall respectively become of lawful age, and to make that indenture in each case as binding and effective in all respects as if the trustees were the lawful parents or guardians of those children. However, the trustees shall have power to withdraw a child from any person to which he or she is indentured, when in their opinion the interests of the child require it.
History:
1931, Act 327, Eff. Sept. 18, 1931 ;-- CL 1948, 450.157 ;-- Am. 2015, Act 89, Imd. Eff. June 25, 2015
Compiler's Notes:
The catchline following the act section number was incorporated as part of the section when the act was enacted.
Former Law:
See section 10 of Ch. I of Part IV of Act 84 of 1921, being CL 1929, § 10086; and section 11 of Ch. I of Part IV of Act 84 of 1921, being CL 1929, § 10087.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 450 - Corporations › Act 327 of 1931 - Michigan General Corporation Statute (450.1 - 450.192) › Section 450.158 - Trustee Corporations; Hospital, Asylum, Charitable Institution; Gifts, Acceptance.

450.158 Trustee corporations; hospital, asylum, charitable institution; gifts, acceptance.
Sec. 158.
Same; hospital; asylum, or other charitable institution. Whenever there shall exist any hospital, asylum, home for the care of indigent, aged or infirm persons, or any other charitable institution in this state, the legal title to which and the land used in connection therewith has been conveyed to 1 or more persons in trust, for charitable purposes, and the care and management of which institution is entrusted to a board of control consisting of 5 or more persons, appointed from 1 or more charitable, religious or fraternal bodies, in pursuance of the provisions contained in the deed conveying the legal title of such institution and land to such trustees, such board of control may become incorporated as a trustee corporation and become subject to the provisions of this act.
Gifts. Such trustee corporation may receive gifts, bequests and devises of money and other personal property and real estate for the benefit of the hospital, asylum or home for the care of indigent, aged or infirm persons, or other charitable institution which it has in its charge, and shall have power to sell such real estate and personal property as shall be given to it, and invest the proceeds thereof in the same manner as is provided in this act for the investment of gifts and bequests of money to trustee corporations whenever, in the judgment of the proper officers or committee or committees of such corporation, it may be deemed beneficial to such institution.
History:
1931, Act 327, Eff. Sept. 18, 1931 ;-- CL 1948, 450.158
Compiler's Notes:
The catchline following the act section number was incorporated as part of the section when the act was enacted.
Former Law:
See section 12 of Ch. I of Part IV of Act 84 of 1921, being CL 1929, § 10088; and section 13 of Ch. I of Part IV of Act 84 of 1929, being CL 1929, § 10089.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 450 - Corporations › Act 327 of 1931 - Michigan General Corporation Statute (450.1 - 450.192) › Section 450.159 - Church Trustee Corporations; Trustees, Election, Number; Certification of Election.

450.159 Church trustee corporations; trustees, election, number; certification of election.
Sec. 159.
Church trustee corporations; election of trustees. When there is organized within this state any presbytery, diocesan convention, diocese, synod, conference, district or other organization, being an association of congregations or societies, or a quarterly conference of a station, mission, class, congregation, circuit or other organization of a religious denomination, which shall desire to possess corporate powers in order to effectuate the purposes of such organization or to create a corporate board of trustees for any endowment or other property of the denomination represented by such body, such diocese, presbytery, diocesan convention, synod, conference, board of district stewards, or a quarterly conference thereof, may, at a meeting thereof held and conducted according to the rules and regulations of such organization, association or quarterly conference, elect trustees in number not more than 9 nor less than 3, and also designate the corporate name by which such trustees and their successors in office shall be known. It shall be the duty of the officer presiding over such election to give to such trustees a certificate of their election under his hand and seal, specifying the name by which such trustees and their successors shall thereafter be known. They and their successors shall hold their offices for the term specified in such certificate of election, or until the organization or association first making such election elects others to succeed them. Such trustees, upon receiving certificates of their election, shall file articles in the manner provided in section 5 of this act and shall be subject to the provisions of this act relating to trustee corporations and are hereinafter called church trustee corporations. Such corporations shall be governed by the provisions of this act relating to trustee corporations except as specifically otherwise provided.
History:
1931, Act 327, Eff. Sept. 18, 1931 ;-- CL 1948, 450.159
Compiler's Notes:
The catchline following the act section number was incorporated as part of the section when the act was enacted.
Former Law:
See section 14 of Ch. I of Part IV of Act 84 of 1921, being CL 1929, § 10090.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 450 - Corporations › Act 327 of 1931 - Michigan General Corporation Statute (450.1 - 450.192) › Section 450.159a - Church Trustee Corporations; Trustees, Increase, Decrease; Resolutions, Adoption; Meetings, Terms; Additional Trustee, Election.

450.159a Church trustee corporations; trustees, increase, decrease; resolutions, adoption; meetings, terms; additional trustee, election.
Sec. 159a.
Notwithstanding any provision or statement contained in the articles or statement of incorporation of any corporation formed or now existing under section 159, such corporation being now designated a church trustee corporation, the number of the trustees constituting such church trustee corporation may be increased in number to not more than 9 or decreased in number to not less than 3 without amendment of its articles or statement of incorporation. The increase or decrease in the number of its trustees may be accomplished by a resolution of the organization or association first electing the trustees or by a resolution of a successor organization or association. The resolution may be adopted at a regular meeting of the organization or association or at a special meeting called for that purpose. The trustees may be divided into classes whose terms of office expire at different dates. The officer presiding over the meeting shall give to the existing trustees a copy of the resolution certified by him to be a correct copy. Any additional trustees may be elected at the meeting at which the resolution is adopted.
History:
Add. 1966, Act 29, Imd. Eff. May 3, 1966
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 450 - Corporations › Act 327 of 1931 - Michigan General Corporation Statute (450.1 - 450.192) › Section 450.160 - Church Trustee Corporations; Trustees, Vacancy, Filling.

450.160 Church trustee corporations; trustees, vacancy, filling.
Sec. 160.
Same; vacancy among trustees, filling. Elections of trustees of church trustee corporations to fill the places of those whose terms of office expire shall take place at the last regular meeting of such presbytery, synod, conference, diocesan convention or other representative body occurring prior to the expiration of the term of their predecessors. Vacancies in any such board of trustees caused by death, resignation, removal, declination to serve, or otherwise, may be filled by the appointing body at any regular meeting thereof, or at any special meeting called for that purpose, or for that and other purposes, pursuant to the rules of such body.
History:
1931, Act 327, Eff. Sept. 18, 1931 ;-- CL 1948, 450.160
Compiler's Notes:
The catchline following the act section number was incorporated as part of the section when the act was enacted.
Former Law:
See section 15 of Ch. I of Part IV of Act 84 of 1921, being CL 1929, § 10091.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 450 - Corporations › Act 327 of 1931 - Michigan General Corporation Statute (450.1 - 450.192) › Section 450.161 - Church Trustee Corporations; Powers as to Property.

450.161 Church trustee corporations; powers as to property.
Sec. 161.
Same; powers in relation to property. Trustees of church trustee corporations may, in their corporate name, take and hold all property, real and personal, devised, bequeathed, transferred or conveyed to them for the use and benefit of the religious denomination by whose representative body they are appointed. In the management and disposition of such property they shall be governed by the terms of any will, deed, or other instrument by which such property shall be given to them, and subject to such terms, by the directions of the body by whom they were elected.
History:
1931, Act 327, Eff. Sept. 18, 1931 ;-- CL 1948, 450.161
Compiler's Notes:
The catchline following the act section number was incorporated as part of the section when the act was enacted.
Former Law:
See section 16 of Ch. I of Part IV of Act 84 of 1921, being CL 1929, § 10092.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 450 - Corporations › Act 327 of 1931 - Michigan General Corporation Statute (450.1 - 450.192) › Section 450.162 - Church Trustee Corporations; Investment, Powers, Certificate.

450.162 Church trustee corporations; investment, powers, certificate.
Sec. 162.
Same; powers of investment. Trustees of church trustee corporations may, in their corporate name, invest and reinvest the property in their hands and under their control as such trustees, collect the rents, issues and profits thereof, and out of the same pay the taxes, repairs, insurance and other expenses incident to the care thereof: Provided, That such trustees shall neither sell, convey, mortgage, nor lease for a longer period that [than] 3 years, any real estate held by them as such trustees, unless duly authorized to do so by the presbytery, synod, conference, diocesan convention, or other representative body which appointed them. And in every case of sale, conveyance or incumbrance of real estate, such trustees shall cause to be filed in the office of the register of deeds in the county in which such real estate is situated, with the instrument, a copy of the acts of said presbytery, synod, conference, diocesan convention, or other representative body authorizing such sale, conveyance or incumbrance, duly certified by the secretary of said representative body to be a true and complete copy of said proceedings. And such certificate so made and filed shall be prima facie evidence of the facts therein recited.
History:
1931, Act 327, Eff. Sept. 18, 1931 ;-- CL 1948, 450.162
Compiler's Notes:
The catchline following the act section number was incorporated as part of the section when the act was enacted.
Former Law:
See section 17 of Ch. I of Part IV of Act 84 of 1921, being CL 1929, § 10093.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 450 - Corporations › Act 327 of 1931 - Michigan General Corporation Statute (450.1 - 450.192) › Section 450.163-450.167 - Repealed. 1982, Act 162, Eff. Jan. 1, 1983.

450.163-450.167 Repealed. 1982, Act 162, Eff. Jan. 1, 1983.
Compiler's Notes:
The repealed sections pertained to foundations generally.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 450 - Corporations › Act 327 of 1931 - Michigan General Corporation Statute (450.1 - 450.192) › Section 450.168 - Repealed. 1982, Act 162, Eff. Jan. 1, 1983.

450.168 Repealed. 1982, Act 162, Eff. Jan. 1, 1983.
Compiler's Notes:
The repealed section pertained to the applicability of provisions of act relating to foundations.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 450 - Corporations › Act 327 of 1931 - Michigan General Corporation Statute (450.1 - 450.192) › Section 450.169 - Corporations to Provide Student Aid.

450.169 Corporations to provide student aid.
Sec. 169.
Same; corporations to provide student aid. Any corporation heretofore or hereafter organized for the purpose of providing scholarships in the University of Michigan or in any of the publicly maintained schools or colleges of this state or formed for the purpose of loaning money or giving other assistance to students at any of said schools or colleges or said university may, by 2/3 vote of its board of trustees, transfer and convey all its property and assets to, and become consolidated with, any other corporation organized under the laws of this state for corporate purposes of the same character. Notice of such transfer and consolidation shall be filed with the secretary of state within 30 days thereafter, and such corporation shall thereupon be deemed to have surrendered its corporate rights and shall have no rights except as may be necessary to close its corporate affairs.
History:
1931, Act 327, Eff. Sept. 18, 1931 ;-- CL 1948, 450.169
Compiler's Notes:
The catchline following the act section number was incorporated as part of the section when the act was enacted.
Former Law:
See section 24 of Ch. I of Part IV of Act 84 of 1921, as added by Act 267 of 1929, being CL 1929, § 10100.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 450 - Corporations › Act 327 of 1931 - Michigan General Corporation Statute (450.1 - 450.192) › Section 450.170 - Educational Corporations; Incorporation.

450.170 Educational corporations; incorporation.
Sec. 170.
Any number of persons, not less than 3, may incorporate for the purpose of conducting a school, academy, seminary, college or other institution of learning where preparatory subjects or the arts, sciences, professions, special occupations and higher learning may be taught. Such corporations are hereinafter called educational corporations. Educational corporations may be organized for profit or by trustee corporations if so provided. Educational corporations organized for profit or as trustee corporations shall also comply with the provisions of this act relating to corporations for profit or trustee corporations. Educational corporations shall be governed by the provisions of this act relating to corporations generally except as specifically otherwise provided and shall be subject to the provisions of Act No. 148 of the Public Acts of 1943, as amended, being sections 395.101 to 395.103 of the Compiled Laws of 1948.
History:
1931, Act 327, Eff. Sept. 18, 1931 ;-- CL 1948, 450.170 ;-- Am. 1967, Act 157, Imd. Eff. June 30, 1967
Former Law:
See section 4 of Ch. I of Part I of Act 84 of 1921, being CL 1929, § 9946.
Compiler's Notes:
For transfer of certain powers and duties vested in the department of career development or its director, relating to powers and duties of state board of education or superintendent of public instruction to the department of labor and economic growth, see E.R.O. No. 2003-1, compiled at MCL 445.2011.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 450 - Corporations › Act 327 of 1931 - Michigan General Corporation Statute (450.1 - 450.192) › Section 450.173 - Educational Foundations; Articles of Incorporation, Contents, Amendment.

450.173 Educational foundations; articles of incorporation, contents, amendment.
Sec. 173.
Same; articles of incorporation. The articles of every educational corporation shall clearly set forth the educational system of the institution to be founded and the character of the degrees, honors, diplomas, or certificates which it proposes to grant, and same shall be approved by the state board of education prior to the filing of the articles of incorporation. If a college or university, the articles shall state the number and name of the faculties to be established; and if a denominational religious school or college, the name of such denomination and the body supporting or controlling the same. Such articles shall be filed as provided in section 5 of this act. Any such corporation may, by increasing its capital to a higher class and amending its articles, assume the powers and privileges of such higher classification as it may thereby be entitled to as defined in this act.
History:
1931, Act 327, Eff. Sept. 18, 1931 ;-- Am. 1939, Act 162, Eff. Sept. 29, 1939 ;-- CL 1948, 450.173
Compiler's Notes:
The catchline following the act section number was incorporated as part of the section when the act was enacted.For transfer of certain powers and duties vested in the department of career development or its director, relating to powers and duties of state board of education or superintendent of public instruction to the department of labor and economic growth, see E.R.O. No. 2003-1, compiled at MCL 445.2011.
Former Law:
See section 4 of Ch. II of Part IV of Act 84 of 1921, being CL 1929, § 10104.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 450 - Corporations › Act 327 of 1931 - Michigan General Corporation Statute (450.1 - 450.192) › Section 450.174 - Educational Foundations; Property, Acceptance; Government.

450.174 Educational foundations; property, acceptance; government.
Sec. 174.
Same; acceptance of property. The directors or trustees of any such educational corporation may accept gifts, devises, legacies or bequests, of personal or real property, or the principal or interest of any money or other fund, in trust for the benefit of such institution or particular faculties, departments or other special purposes thereof; and such trustees or directors shall hold and dispose of such trust funds in accordance with the directions and wishes of any of the donors in each case; and shall account for all such funds and property in such manner and at such times as may be appointed in the instrument, deed or will accompanying the donation or as provided by law or the articles or by-laws of such corporation, made pursuant thereto. Where no other provision is made with respect thereto, the directors or trustees of every such corporation shall be governed as to their duties, powers and responsibilities, by the general provisions of this act respecting such boards; and as to their trusteeship of property they shall be governed by the provisions of this act governing trustee corporations.
History:
1931, Act 327, Eff. Sept. 18, 1931 ;-- CL 1948, 450.174
Compiler's Notes:
The catchline following the act section number was incorporated as part of the section when the act was enacted.For transfer of certain powers and duties vested in the department of career development or its director, relating to powers and duties of state board of education or superintendent of public instruction to the department of labor and economic growth, see E.R.O. No. 2003-1, compiled at MCL 445.2011.
Former Law:
See section 5 of Ch. II of Part IV of Act 84 of 1921, being CL 1929, § 10105.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 450 - Corporations › Act 327 of 1931 - Michigan General Corporation Statute (450.1 - 450.192) › Section 450.175 - Educational Foundations; Board of Directors, Trustees; Powers.

450.175 Educational foundations; board of directors, trustees; powers.
Sec. 175.
Same; powers of board of directors or trustees. The control of the business and secular affairs of every such educational corporation shall be vested in a board of directors or trustees. Such board shall also have exclusive control over the educational affairs and policy of such institution, and as such may:
First, Appoint, employ and pay the salary of a president, or principal, and such professors, tutors, assistants, and employees, as the board shall determine necessary;
Second, Direct and prescribe the course or courses of study and the rules of discipline for such institution, and enforce the same; and prescribe the tuition and other fees to be paid by students attending such institution;
Third, Grant such diplomas, certificates of graduation, or honors and degrees, as the nature of the institution may warrant, or as contemplated in the articles;
Fourth, Delegate to the president or principal, and the various professors and tutors, such authority over the educational affairs of the institution as the board may deem advisable;
Fifth, Co-operate with other schools, colleges and educational institutions within this country in promoting the best interests of education.
History:
1931, Act 327, Eff. Sept. 18, 1931 ;-- CL 1948, 450.175
Compiler's Notes:
The catchline following the act section number was incorporated as part of the section when the act was enacted.For transfer of certain powers and duties vested in the department of career development or its director, relating to powers and duties of state board of education or superintendent of public instruction to the department of labor and economic growth, see E.R.O. No. 2003-1, compiled at MCL 445.2011.
Former Law:
See section 6 of Ch. II of Part IV of Act 84 of 1921, being CL 1929, § 10106.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 450 - Corporations › Act 327 of 1931 - Michigan General Corporation Statute (450.1 - 450.192) › Section 450.176 - Educational Corporations; Holders of Diplomas or Certificates; Privilege or Immunity.

450.176 Educational corporations; holders of diplomas or certificates; privilege or immunity.
Sec. 176.
A diploma, certificate of graduation, or other evidence of attendance at an educational corporation entitles the lawful recipient to all the privileges and immunities that by custom or usage are allowed to holders of similar diplomas or certificates granted by similar institutions in this country. However, if an occupation or profession is regulated by statute as to the requirements and qualifications necessary to the practice of that occupation or profession, the diploma or certificate of graduation does not entitle the recipient to any privilege or immunity if those statutory requirements or qualifications are not complied with.
History:
1931, Act 327, Eff. Sept. 18, 1931 ;-- CL 1948, 450.176 ;-- Am. 2006, Act 420, Imd. Eff. Sept. 29, 2006
Compiler's Notes:
For transfer of certain powers and duties vested in the department of career development or its director, relating to powers and duties of state board of education or superintendent of public instruction to the department of labor and economic growth, see E.R.O. No. 2003-1, compiled at MCL 445.2011.
Former Law:
See section 7 of Ch. II of Part IV of Act 84 of 1921, being CL 1929, § 10107.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 450 - Corporations › Act 327 of 1931 - Michigan General Corporation Statute (450.1 - 450.192) › Section 450.177 - Educational Foundations; Inspection by State Board of Education, Time; Annual Report, Contents.

450.177 Educational foundations; inspection by state board of education, time; annual report, contents.
Sec. 177.
Same; inspection by state board of education; annual report. Every such educational corporation shall be visited and inspected by the state board of education, in person or through visitors or inspectors appointed by them, at least once every 3 years. Said state board of education shall at the time of visitation ascertain and publish information upon all matters pertaining to the condition, management, instruction and practices of such corporations, and shall file a copy of their report with the Michigan corporation and securities commission. Upon evidence that the property is at any time less than is required by law, or that any such educational corporation is not otherwise complying with the provisions of this act, they shall serve notice on such corporation to remedy the defects within a reasonable time to be fixed in such notice, and in case the deficiency is not corrected within the time fixed by them, they may institute proceedings at law for the dissolution of such corporation. Such trustees shall be required, on or before the first day of December, annually, to report to the state board of education, a statement of the name of each trustee, officer, teacher and the number of students of such institution, with a statement of its property, the amount of stock subscribed, donated and bequeathed, and the amount actually paid in, and such other information as will tend to exhibit its condition and operations.
History:
1931, Act 327, Eff. Sept. 18, 1931 ;-- Am. 1939, Act 162, Eff. Sept. 29, 1939 ;-- CL 1948, 450.177
Compiler's Notes:
The catchline following the act section number was incorporated as part of the section when the act was enacted.For transfer of certain powers and duties vested in the department of career development or its director, relating to powers and duties of state board of education or superintendent of public instruction to the department of labor and economic growth, see E.R.O. No. 2003-1, compiled at MCL 445.2011.For the transfer of powers and duties of the department of licensing and regulatory affairs to the department of labor and economic opportunity, see E.R.O. No. 2019-3, compiled at MCL 125.1998.
Former Law:
See section 8 of Ch. II of Part IV of Act 84 of 1921, being CL 1929, § 10108.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 450 - Corporations › Act 327 of 1931 - Michigan General Corporation Statute (450.1 - 450.192) › Section 450.178 - Ecclesiastical Corporations; Incorporation; Purpose.

450.178 Ecclesiastical corporations; incorporation; purpose.
Sec. 178.
Ecclesiastical corporations. Any number of persons, not less than 3, may incorporate for the purpose of establishing any church organization for the purpose of teaching and spreading their religious beliefs and principles. Every such corporation shall be a non-profit corporation and subject to the provisions of this act relating to non-profit corporations generally except as specifically otherwise provided. The term "church" and/or "church organization" used in this act shall be construed to include any church, denominational unit, or church society as the term is commonly used and understood but shall not apply to such organizations as Sunday schools, Epworth Leagues, Young People's Unions, Bible classes and similar societies organized by and affiliated with the parent churches. Whenever any number of churches or other corporations organized for religious purposes desire to unite in a central organization for the accomplishment of any common purpose they may incorporate such organization by severally adopting, at meetings specially called for the purpose, resolutions expressing their desire to become members of such corporation; and by filing duly attested copies of such resolutions together with a copy of the articles of such corporation, as provided for the filing of articles in section 5 of this act. The corporations formed under this section are hereinafter called ecclesiastical corporations.
History:
1931, Act 327, Eff. Sept. 18, 1931 ;-- CL 1948, 450.178
Compiler's Notes:
The catchline following the act section number was incorporated as part of the section when the act was enacted.
Former Law:
See section 5 of Ch. I of Part I of Act 84 of 1921, being CL 1929, § 9947; and section 1 of Ch. III of Part IV of Act 84 of 1921, being CL 1929, § 10109.