1284 LAWS OF MARYLAND [CH. 462

29IF. When the annual congregational meeting for the
election of Vestrymen assembles it shall elect from among
the qualified voters of the Congregation, a Chairman to
preside at said meeting and a Secretary to record the min-
utes of said meeting., WHO MAY BE THE REGISTRAR.
// in the course of election of Vestrymen the vote of any
proposed voter is challenged, his qualifications to vote shall
be determined by a majority of the voters then present, by
a Committee of three members of said Congregation to be
designated by the Chairman, or as otherwise determined
by the majority of voters at the meeting. MINUTES OF
THE CONGREGATIONAL MEETING SHALL BE DE-
LIVERED TO THE REGISTRAR AS SOON AS PRAC-
TICABLE.

291G. The Vestrymen so elected upon entering upon
their official duties shall expressly declare their respective
belief in the Christian religion and declare he or she will
faithfully execute the office of Vestrymen without preju-
dice, favor or affection according to the best of his or her
skill and knowledge.

291H. The Vestry so elected for each Parish or Sepa-
rate Congregation shall hold stated meetings at such time
and place as they may establish by majority vote. Such
meetings, unless otherwise provided for good cause, shall
be held not less frequently than quarterly in each year.
Special meetings of the Vestry may also be held from
time to time upon not less than two days' previous notice
given to each Vestryman by the Rector or Registrar of
the Vestry. At any regular or special meeting of the Ves-
try four members of the Vestry, including the Rector, if
he shall attend, shall constitute a quorum for the effective
transaction of business. If the Rector shall not attend, five
members of the Vestry are required for a quorum.

291-I. The Rector of each Parish or Separate Congre-
gation if he be present shall preside at all Vestry meetings,
shall collect or ascertain the votes and shall upon an equal
division of those present, have a vote, except in cases in
which he is in any manner particularly interested; and he
shall have, except he may otherwise contract with the
Vestry, the possession, occupation and free use of the
houses, grounds, glebe lands, books and other property
belonging to his Parish or Separate Congregation, and be
entitled to the benefits thereof during the time he shall
officiate therein as Rector.

291J. The Vestry of each Parish or Separate Congre-
gation for the time being as trustees of the parish or