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To elect a secretary from among the church membership who meets the qualifications for church officers as specified in paragraph 34. Such election shall be held at the first meeting of the new board. The individual so elected shall serve until the close of the church year and until a successor has been elected and qualified, and has voting privileges only if elected to the church board at a duly-called meeting of the members of the congregation. (34, 113.6–113.8, 113.11, 128, 135.1–135.7)