The six lay members of every incorporated Christian Orthodox Catholic church of the Eastern Confession in this state, incorporated on or after April ninth, nineteen hundred twenty-three, signing the certificate of incorporation, and the rector shall be the trustees of such church for the first year or until their successors are selected according to the by-laws of such church or the rules and usages of the denomination to which such church belongs. The trustees of every such church incorporated before April ninth, nineteen hundred twenty-three, shall consist of the rector and such other persons as may be selected according to the by-laws of such church or the rules and usages of the denomination to which such church belongs.
New York Legal Code