The constitution or articles of association of the society, union or association referred to in the preceding section of this chapter when filed as therein provided, shall stand in lieu of the articles of incorporation required to be executed under this chapter and such constitution or articles of association may provide for the election of an executive committee and other officers required by this chapter, naming the officers to act as the first incumbents; provided, that nothing in this section contained shall be construed so as to legalize any provisions that may be contained in said constitution or articles of association, repugnant to the general laws of the United States Virgin Islands.