General Laws of Massachusetts (Last Updated: January 16, 2020) |
PART I ADMINISTRATION OF THE GOVERNMENT |
TITLE XI. CERTAIN RELIGIOUS AND CHARITABLE MATTERS |
CHAPTER 67. PARISHES AND RELIGIOUS SOCIETIES |
SECTION 45. Status and powers of archbishop's successor
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The successor of any archbishop, bishop, vicar-general or pastor shall, by virtue of his office, be for the time being a member of such corporation in place of his predecessor; and such laymen shall hold office respectively for one year; and when the office of any such layman becomes vacant, his successor shall be appointed in the manner provided for the original selection.