4040:1

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(1) A resolution authorizing the proposed action shall be recommended by the local board of administration (782:29) and passed by the local church conference (655:11) in corporate session, or such other corporate body as local laws may require and as set forth in the articles of incorporation and bylaws of the local church corporation, with the members thereof acting in their capacity as members of the corporate body, by a majority vote of those present and voting, at any regular or special session duly called for such purpose (630:1; 633:1), provided that notice of such intended action shall be given to the members of the local church through announcement from the pulpit in two regular services, the first of which shall be at least one week prior to the meeting at which the action shall be presented and through such other notice as may be required by local laws or by the bylaws of the local church corporation.