The several churches, other than those of the Episcopal denomination, may choose committees to settle the accounts of the deacons and other church officers, and, if necessary, to prosecute suits in the name of the church against them relative to the same.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 68, § 8
Committees to settle accounts of officers
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