Each local firemen's relief association, except those incorporated by special act, shall file a copy of its constitution, by-laws and certificate of incorporation with the secretary of the New Jersey State Firemen's Association. The secretary shall forthwith submit the same to the executive committee thereof for its inspection and approval, in order to determine whether the local association has complied with the requirements of this chapter relating thereto.
N.J.S. § 43:17-30