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By-Laws of a particular Lodge should provide for the election or appointment of a Worshipful Master, Senior Warden, Junior Warden, Treasurer, Secretary, Senior Deacon, Junior Deacon, Senior Steward, Junior Steward, Tyler, and such other officers as may be deemed expedient, the first five always to be chosen by ballot.
 
By-Laws of a particular Lodge should provide for the election or appointment of a Worshipful Master, Senior Warden, Junior Warden, Treasurer, Secretary, Senior Deacon, Junior Deacon, Senior Steward, Junior Steward, Tyler, and such other officers as may be deemed expedient, the first five always to be chosen by ballot.
  
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==== Earlier Revisions ====
  
 
* '''GC1918''': [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsGC1918#RULE_I_2 Rule I], 1918-417
 
* '''GC1918''': [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsGC1918#RULE_I_2 Rule I], 1918-417
 
* '''GC1930''': [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsGC1930#RULE_I_2 Rule I], 1930-181
 
* '''GC1930''': [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsGC1930#RULE_I_2 Rule I], 1930-181
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1881: 48
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* 1873-48
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* 1881: 48
  
 
=== Rule II. ELECTIONS AND APPOINTMENTS ===
 
=== Rule II. ELECTIONS AND APPOINTMENTS ===
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A Lodge may, by its By-Laws, provide for the election, by ballot, of all officers and committees; but where there is no such provision the Worshipful Master alone has the appointing power. In the election of officers, blank ballots shall not be counted.
 
A Lodge may, by its By-Laws, provide for the election, by ballot, of all officers and committees; but where there is no such provision the Worshipful Master alone has the appointing power. In the election of officers, blank ballots shall not be counted.
  
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==== References ====
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==== Earlier Revisions ====
  
 
* '''GC1918''': [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsGC1918#RULE_II_2 Rule II], 1918-417
 
* '''GC1918''': [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsGC1918#RULE_II_2 Rule II], 1918-417
 
* '''GC1930''': [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsGC1930#RULE_II_2 Rule II], 1930-181
 
* '''GC1930''': [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsGC1930#RULE_II_2 Rule II], 1930-181
  
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1873: 49 1910: 193 1953: 55
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* 1873: 49  
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* 1910: 193  
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* 1953: 55
  
 
=== Rule III. MEETINGS OF LODGES ===
 
=== Rule III. MEETINGS OF LODGES ===
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By-Laws should provide for the Regular Meetings of the Lodge; Special Meetings can be held only at the will and pleasure of the Worshipful Master.     
 
By-Laws should provide for the Regular Meetings of the Lodge; Special Meetings can be held only at the will and pleasure of the Worshipful Master.     
  
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==== References ====
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==== Earlier Revisions ====
  
 
* '''GC1918''': [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsGC1918#RULE_III_2 Rule III], 1918-417
 
* '''GC1918''': [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsGC1918#RULE_III_2 Rule III], 1918-417
 
* '''GC1930''': [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsGC1930#RULE_III_2 Rule III], 1930-181
 
* '''GC1930''': [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsGC1930#RULE_III_2 Rule III], 1930-181
  
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1873: 49
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==== References ====
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* 1873: 49
  
 
=== Rule IV. NO PROVISION FOR OFFICER REMOVAL ===
 
=== Rule IV. NO PROVISION FOR OFFICER REMOVAL ===
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By-Laws cannot provide for the removal of an officer, because when an officer (elected or appointed) has been installed he cannot be removed, and ought not to resign, during his term if he remain a member of the Lodge in good standing; for misdemeanor in office he may be suspended, subject to the action of the Grand Master or Grand Lodge. Should a vacancy occur from any cause, it cannot be permanently filled without a Dispensation from the Grand Master.
 
By-Laws cannot provide for the removal of an officer, because when an officer (elected or appointed) has been installed he cannot be removed, and ought not to resign, during his term if he remain a member of the Lodge in good standing; for misdemeanor in office he may be suspended, subject to the action of the Grand Master or Grand Lodge. Should a vacancy occur from any cause, it cannot be permanently filled without a Dispensation from the Grand Master.
  
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==== References ====
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==== Earlier Revisions ====
  
 
* '''GC1918''': [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsGC1918#RULE_IV_2 Rule IV], 1918-417
 
* '''GC1918''': [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsGC1918#RULE_IV_2 Rule IV], 1918-417
 
* '''GC1930''': [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsGC1930#RULE_IV_2 Rule IV], 1930-181
 
* '''GC1930''': [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsGC1930#RULE_IV_2 Rule IV], 1930-181
  
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1858 (O.P.): 39
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==== References ====
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1873: 49 1918: 176
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* 1858 (O.P.): 39
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* 1873: 49  
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* 1918: 176
  
 
=== Rule V. ALTERATION OR ABRIDGEMENT OF USAGE AND RITUAL FORBIDDEN ===
 
=== Rule V. ALTERATION OR ABRIDGEMENT OF USAGE AND RITUAL FORBIDDEN ===
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By-Laws cannot alter or abridge the duties of officers that are fixed by usage and the Ritual, and ought not to define such duties; it is well for them, however, to set forth fully what is specially required of the Treasurer and Secretary.
 
By-Laws cannot alter or abridge the duties of officers that are fixed by usage and the Ritual, and ought not to define such duties; it is well for them, however, to set forth fully what is specially required of the Treasurer and Secretary.
  
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==== References ====
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==== Earlier Revisions ====
  
 
* '''GC1918''': [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsGC1918#RULE_V_2 Rule V], 1918-418
 
* '''GC1918''': [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsGC1918#RULE_V_2 Rule V], 1918-418
 
* '''GC1930''': [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsGC1930#RULE_V_2 Rule V], 1930-182
 
* '''GC1930''': [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsGC1930#RULE_V_2 Rule V], 1930-182
  
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1873: 50
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==== References ====
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* 1873: 50
  
 
=== Rule VI. DEPRIVATION OF MEMBERSHIP FORBIDDEN ===
 
=== Rule VI. DEPRIVATION OF MEMBERSHIP FORBIDDEN ===
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By-Laws cannot deprive a Brother of membership by any language therein; every Mason is entitled to due notice and trial before being deprived of any Masonic rights.
 
By-Laws cannot deprive a Brother of membership by any language therein; every Mason is entitled to due notice and trial before being deprived of any Masonic rights.
  
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==== References ====
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==== Earlier Revisions ====
  
 
* '''GC1918''': [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsGC1918#RULE_VI_2 Rule VI], 1918-418
 
* '''GC1918''': [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsGC1918#RULE_VI_2 Rule VI], 1918-418
 
* '''GC1930''': [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsGC1930#RULE_VI_2 Rule VI], 1930-182
 
* '''GC1930''': [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsGC1930#RULE_VI_2 Rule VI], 1930-182
  
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1872: 19
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==== References ====
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1873: 50
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* 1872: 19
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* 1873: 50
  
 
=== Rule VII. UNANIMOUS BALLOT REQUIRED TO ELECT ===
 
=== Rule VII. UNANIMOUS BALLOT REQUIRED TO ELECT ===
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In balloting, whether for degrees or for membership, the ballot must be unanimous to elect, except as provided in Secs. 422 and 521.
 
In balloting, whether for degrees or for membership, the ballot must be unanimous to elect, except as provided in Secs. 422 and 521.
  
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==== References ====
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==== Earlier Revisions ====
  
 
* '''GC1918''': [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsGC1918#RULE_VII_2 Rule VII], 1918-418; ''In this revision, the final phrase does not appear.''
 
* '''GC1918''': [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsGC1918#RULE_VII_2 Rule VII], 1918-418; ''In this revision, the final phrase does not appear.''
 
* '''GC1930''': [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsGC1930#RULE_VII_2 Rule VII], 1930-182; ''In this revision, the text is the same as in '''GC1918'''.''
 
* '''GC1930''': [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsGC1930#RULE_VII_2 Rule VII], 1930-182; ''In this revision, the text is the same as in '''GC1918'''.''
  
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1873: 50
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==== References ====
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1953: 55, 197
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* 1873: 50
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* 1953: 55, 197
  
 
=== Rule VIII. REGULATION OF REGALIA FORBIDDEN ===
 
=== Rule VIII. REGULATION OF REGALIA FORBIDDEN ===
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By-Laws cannot regulate the Aprons, Collars, or Jewels, to be worn by officers or members, they being determined by the Grand Constitutions.
 
By-Laws cannot regulate the Aprons, Collars, or Jewels, to be worn by officers or members, they being determined by the Grand Constitutions.
  
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==== References ====
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==== Earlier Revisions ====
  
 
* '''GC1918''': [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsGC1918#RULE_VIII_2 Rule VIII], 1918-418
 
* '''GC1918''': [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsGC1918#RULE_VIII_2 Rule VIII], 1918-418
 
* '''GC1930''': [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsGC1930#RULE_VIII_2 Rule VIII], 1930-182
 
* '''GC1930''': [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsGC1930#RULE_VIII_2 Rule VIII], 1930-182
  
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1873: 50
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==== References ====
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* 1873: 50
  
 
=== Rule IX. NO EXTRACTS FROM GRAND CONSTITUTIONS ===
 
=== Rule IX. NO EXTRACTS FROM GRAND CONSTITUTIONS ===
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By-Laws should not contain extracts from the Grand Constitutions as any part thereof. Such forms as may be needed for general reference might very properly be put in a supplement or footnote; but, if this is done, great care should be taken promptly to insert such amendments as may be made by the Grand Lodge.
 
By-Laws should not contain extracts from the Grand Constitutions as any part thereof. Such forms as may be needed for general reference might very properly be put in a supplement or footnote; but, if this is done, great care should be taken promptly to insert such amendments as may be made by the Grand Lodge.
  
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==== References ====
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==== Earlier Revisions ====
  
 
* '''GC1918''': [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsGC1918#RULE_IX_2 Rule IX], 1918-418
 
* '''GC1918''': [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsGC1918#RULE_IX_2 Rule IX], 1918-418
 
* '''GC1930''': [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsGC1930#RULE_IX_2 Rule IX], 1930-182
 
* '''GC1930''': [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsGC1930#RULE_IX_2 Rule IX], 1930-182
  
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1873: 50
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==== References ====
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* 1873: 50
  
 
=== Rule X. INCLUSION OF FEES AND SEAL ===
 
=== Rule X. INCLUSION OF FEES AND SEAL ===
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Each code of By-Laws should set forth the fees for the degrees and membership, the annual dues, and a description of the Seal of the Lodge. A Life Membership Fee, if any, shall be at least twenty times the annual Lodge dues, but provision may be made for an appropriate reduction for increasing age or for previous payment of annual dues over a period of years.
 
Each code of By-Laws should set forth the fees for the degrees and membership, the annual dues, and a description of the Seal of the Lodge. A Life Membership Fee, if any, shall be at least twenty times the annual Lodge dues, but provision may be made for an appropriate reduction for increasing age or for previous payment of annual dues over a period of years.
  
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==== References ====
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==== Earlier Revisions ====
  
 
* '''GC1918''': [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsGC1918#RULE_X_2 Rule X], 1918-418; ''In this revision, there is no provision for Life Membership Fee.''
 
* '''GC1918''': [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsGC1918#RULE_X_2 Rule X], 1918-418; ''In this revision, there is no provision for Life Membership Fee.''
 
* '''GC1930''': [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsGC1930#RULE_X_2 Rule X], 1930-182; ''In this revision, the text is the same as in '''GC1918'''.''
 
* '''GC1930''': [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsGC1930#RULE_X_2 Rule X], 1930-182; ''In this revision, the text is the same as in '''GC1918'''.''
  
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1873: 52
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==== References ====
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1883: 255
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1909: 200
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* 1873: 52
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1918: 173
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* 1883: 255
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1936: 115, 117
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* 1909: 200
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1937: 135
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* 1918: 173
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1939: 236
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* 1936: 115, 117
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1953: 55, 197
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* 1937: 135
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1956: 226, 451
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* 1939: 236
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1957: 90
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* 1953: 55, 197
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* 1956: 226, 451
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* 1957: 90
  
 
=== Rule XI. HONORARY MEMBERSHIP ===
 
=== Rule XI. HONORARY MEMBERSHIP ===
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Candidates for honorary membership in a Lodge shall be regularly proposed, named in the notice, and balloted for in the same manner as is required for other candidates, but must be received without any fee. A unanimous ballot shall not be deemed necessary when the candidate is already an active member, unless the Lodge in its By-Laws shall so provide.
 
Candidates for honorary membership in a Lodge shall be regularly proposed, named in the notice, and balloted for in the same manner as is required for other candidates, but must be received without any fee. A unanimous ballot shall not be deemed necessary when the candidate is already an active member, unless the Lodge in its By-Laws shall so provide.
  
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==== References ====
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==== Earlier Revisions ====
  
 
* '''GC1918''': [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsGC1918#RULE_XII_2 Rule XII], 1918-419
 
* '''GC1918''': [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsGC1918#RULE_XII_2 Rule XII], 1918-419
 
* '''GC1930''': [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsGC1930#RULE_XI_2 Rule XI], 1930-183
 
* '''GC1930''': [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsGC1930#RULE_XI_2 Rule XI], 1930-183
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1895: 129, 222
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* 1881-89, 1884-40
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* 1881: 68, 167
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* 1895: 129, 222
  
 
=== Rule XII. ABSENTEE BALLOTS FORBIDDEN ===
 
=== Rule XII. ABSENTEE BALLOTS FORBIDDEN ===
  
 
Absentee votes or ballots are illegal.
 
Absentee votes or ballots are illegal.
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==== References ====
 
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1926: 240 1953: 55, 197
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* 1926: 240  
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* 1953: 55, 197
  
 
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[http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsGC2012 2012 Grand Constitutions Main Page]
 
[http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsGC2012 2012 Grand Constitutions Main Page]

Revision as of 16:17, 15 October 2013

GRAND CONSTITUTIONS, BY-LAWS RULES

RULES AS TO BY-LAWS

General References: 1918: 329 1930: 181

Rule I. REQUIREMENT FOR ELECTION OR APPOINTMENT OF OFFICERS

By-Laws of a particular Lodge should provide for the election or appointment of a Worshipful Master, Senior Warden, Junior Warden, Treasurer, Secretary, Senior Deacon, Junior Deacon, Senior Steward, Junior Steward, Tyler, and such other officers as may be deemed expedient, the first five always to be chosen by ballot.

Earlier Revisions

References

  • 1873-48
  • 1881: 48

Rule II. ELECTIONS AND APPOINTMENTS

A Lodge may, by its By-Laws, provide for the election, by ballot, of all officers and committees; but where there is no such provision the Worshipful Master alone has the appointing power. In the election of officers, blank ballots shall not be counted.

Earlier Revisions

References

  • 1873: 49
  • 1910: 193
  • 1953: 55

Rule III. MEETINGS OF LODGES

By-Laws should provide for the Regular Meetings of the Lodge; Special Meetings can be held only at the will and pleasure of the Worshipful Master.

Earlier Revisions

References

  • 1873: 49

Rule IV. NO PROVISION FOR OFFICER REMOVAL

By-Laws cannot provide for the removal of an officer, because when an officer (elected or appointed) has been installed he cannot be removed, and ought not to resign, during his term if he remain a member of the Lodge in good standing; for misdemeanor in office he may be suspended, subject to the action of the Grand Master or Grand Lodge. Should a vacancy occur from any cause, it cannot be permanently filled without a Dispensation from the Grand Master.

Earlier Revisions

References

  • 1858 (O.P.): 39
  • 1873: 49
  • 1918: 176

Rule V. ALTERATION OR ABRIDGEMENT OF USAGE AND RITUAL FORBIDDEN

By-Laws cannot alter or abridge the duties of officers that are fixed by usage and the Ritual, and ought not to define such duties; it is well for them, however, to set forth fully what is specially required of the Treasurer and Secretary.

Earlier Revisions

References

  • 1873: 50

Rule VI. DEPRIVATION OF MEMBERSHIP FORBIDDEN

By-Laws cannot deprive a Brother of membership by any language therein; every Mason is entitled to due notice and trial before being deprived of any Masonic rights.

Earlier Revisions

References

  • 1872: 19
  • 1873: 50

Rule VII. UNANIMOUS BALLOT REQUIRED TO ELECT

In balloting, whether for degrees or for membership, the ballot must be unanimous to elect, except as provided in Secs. 422 and 521.

Earlier Revisions

  • GC1918: Rule VII, 1918-418; In this revision, the final phrase does not appear.
  • GC1930: Rule VII, 1930-182; In this revision, the text is the same as in GC1918.

References

  • 1873: 50
  • 1953: 55, 197

Rule VIII. REGULATION OF REGALIA FORBIDDEN

By-Laws cannot regulate the Aprons, Collars, or Jewels, to be worn by officers or members, they being determined by the Grand Constitutions.

Earlier Revisions

References

  • 1873: 50

Rule IX. NO EXTRACTS FROM GRAND CONSTITUTIONS

By-Laws should not contain extracts from the Grand Constitutions as any part thereof. Such forms as may be needed for general reference might very properly be put in a supplement or footnote; but, if this is done, great care should be taken promptly to insert such amendments as may be made by the Grand Lodge.

Earlier Revisions

References

  • 1873: 50

Rule X. INCLUSION OF FEES AND SEAL

Each code of By-Laws should set forth the fees for the degrees and membership, the annual dues, and a description of the Seal of the Lodge. A Life Membership Fee, if any, shall be at least twenty times the annual Lodge dues, but provision may be made for an appropriate reduction for increasing age or for previous payment of annual dues over a period of years.

Earlier Revisions

  • GC1918: Rule X, 1918-418; In this revision, there is no provision for Life Membership Fee.
  • GC1930: Rule X, 1930-182; In this revision, the text is the same as in GC1918.

References

  • 1873: 52
  • 1883: 255
  • 1909: 200
  • 1918: 173
  • 1936: 115, 117
  • 1937: 135
  • 1939: 236
  • 1953: 55, 197
  • 1956: 226, 451
  • 1957: 90

Rule XI. HONORARY MEMBERSHIP

Candidates for honorary membership in a Lodge shall be regularly proposed, named in the notice, and balloted for in the same manner as is required for other candidates, but must be received without any fee. A unanimous ballot shall not be deemed necessary when the candidate is already an active member, unless the Lodge in its By-Laws shall so provide.

Earlier Revisions

References

  • 1881-89, 1884-40
  • 1881: 68, 167
  • 1895: 129, 222

Rule XII. ABSENTEE BALLOTS FORBIDDEN

Absentee votes or ballots are illegal.

Earlier Revisions

References

  • 1926: 240
  • 1953: 55, 197

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