Churches of Christ, Scientist, Incorporation Act 1980
6Powers of First Church
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6 Powers of First Church
(1) Subject to subsection (2) , First Church has power –
(a) to take, purchase, receive, hold, and enjoy property;
(b) to sell, grant, transfer, convey, exchange, or demise (whether by way of building lease or otherwise) property vested in it;
(c) to take or release easements over land;
(d) to otherwise dispose of, either absolutely or by way of mortgage, charge, lien, or other encumbrance, property vested in it; and
(e) to do anything incidental to any of the powers specified in paragraphs (a) to (d) .
(2) Where any property referred to in subsection (1) is subject to a trust, the provisions of that trust shall be carried out by First Church in accordance with the trust deed or other instrument creating that trust.