Difference between revisions of "MassachusettsGC2012 GRAND LODGE RULES"
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== RULES FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF THE GRAND LODGE. == | == RULES FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF THE GRAND LODGE. == | ||
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* '''GC1918''': | * '''GC1918''': | ||
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| − | * '''GC1918''': | + | * '''GC1918''': [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsGC1918#RULE_I Rule I], 1918-414; ''In this revision, this section reads: "None but members of the Grand Lodge - past or present officers of other Grand Lodges excepted - shall be present at the opening of the same; nor shall any visitor be admitted during the session except by permission of the Grand Master."'' |
=== Rule II. SEATS IN GRAND LODGE === | === Rule II. SEATS IN GRAND LODGE === | ||
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==== References ==== | ==== References ==== | ||
| − | IV: 653 | + | IV: 653 |
| − | * '''GC1918''': | + | * '''GC1918''': [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsGC1918#RULE_II Rule II], 1918-414 |
=== Rule III. RESOLUTIONS === | === Rule III. RESOLUTIONS === | ||
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==== References ==== | ==== References ==== | ||
| − | IV: 653 | + | IV: 653 |
| − | * '''GC1918''': | + | * '''GC1918''': [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsGC1918#RULE_III Rule III], 1918-414 |
=== Rule IV. VOTES === | === Rule IV. VOTES === | ||
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| − | * '''GC1918''': | + | * '''GC1918''': [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsGC1918#RULE_IV Rule IV], 1918-414 |
=== Rule V. REQUIREMENT TO VOTE === | === Rule V. REQUIREMENT TO VOTE === | ||
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IV: 654 1918: 414 | IV: 654 1918: 414 | ||
| − | * '''GC1918''': | + | * '''GC1918''': [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsGC1918#RULE_V Rule V], 1918-414 |
=== Rule VI. SPEAKING TWICE ON SAME QUESTION === | === Rule VI. SPEAKING TWICE ON SAME QUESTION === | ||
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II: 10 | II: 10 | ||
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| − | * '''GC1918''': | + | * '''GC1918''': [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsGC1918#RULE_VI Rule VI], 1918-414 |
=== Rule VII. PROTOCOL WHEN SPEAKING === | === Rule VII. PROTOCOL WHEN SPEAKING === | ||
| − | Every member who speaks shall rise and | + | Every member who speaks shall rise and remain standing, addressing himself to the Grand Master; nor shall any Brother presume to interrupt him except on a point of order. |
==== References ==== | ==== References ==== | ||
IV: 29, 654 | IV: 29, 654 | ||
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| − | * '''GC1918''': | + | * '''GC1918''': [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsGC1918#RULE_VII Rule VII], 1918-415 |
=== Rule VIII. MOTIONS DURING DEBATE === | === Rule VIII. MOTIONS DURING DEBATE === | ||
| − | When a question is under debate, no motion shall be received except to amend, commit, or | + | When a question is under debate, no motion shall be received except to amend, commit, or lay upon the table. |
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IV: 654 | IV: 654 | ||
1878: 51, 87 | 1878: 51, 87 | ||
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1930: 179 | 1930: 179 | ||
| − | * '''GC1918''': | + | * '''GC1918''': [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsGC1918#RULE_VIII Rule VIII], 1918-415 |
=== Rule IX. MOTION TO AMEND PRECLUDES OTHER AMENDMENTS === | === Rule IX. MOTION TO AMEND PRECLUDES OTHER AMENDMENTS === | ||
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==== References ==== | ==== References ==== | ||
| − | * '''GC1918''': | + | * '''GC1918''': [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsGC1918#RULE_IX Rule IX], 1918-415 |
| − | IV: 654 | + | IV: 654 1930:179 |
=== Rule X. CALL FOR DIVISION === | === Rule X. CALL FOR DIVISION === | ||
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==== References ==== | ==== References ==== | ||
| − | * '''GC1918''': | + | * '''GC1918''': [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsGC1918#RULE_X Rule X], 1918-415 |
IV: 654 | IV: 654 | ||
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1930: 179 | 1930: 179 | ||
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| − | * '''GC1918''': | + | * '''GC1918''': [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsGC1918#RULE_XI Rule XI], 1918-415 |
| − | IV: 654 | + | IV: 654 1926: 303 1930: 179 |
=== Rule XII. POSSESSION OF STATED MOTIONS === | === Rule XII. POSSESSION OF STATED MOTIONS === | ||
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| − | * '''GC1918''': | + | * '''GC1918''': [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsGC1918#RULE_XII Rule XII], 1918-415 |
IV: 654 | IV: 654 | ||
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==== References ==== | ==== References ==== | ||
| − | * '''GC1918''': | + | * '''GC1918''': [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsGC1918#RULE_XIII Rule XIII], 1918-415 |
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| − | * '''GC1918''': | + | * '''GC1918''': [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsGC1918#RULE_XIV Rule XIV], 1918-415 |
IV: 655 | IV: 655 | ||
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==== References ==== | ==== References ==== | ||
| − | * '''GC1918''': | + | * '''GC1918''': [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsGC1918#RULE_XV Rule XV], 1918-415 |
IV: 655 | IV: 655 | ||
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1930: 179 | 1930: 179 | ||
=== Rule XVI. DECORUM OF LANGUAGE === | === Rule XVI. DECORUM OF LANGUAGE === | ||
| − | All communications, petitions, appeals, resolutions, propositions, and motions shall be couched in decent and respectful language, or they shall not be entertained in Grand Lodge. | + | All communications, petitions, appeals, resolutions, propositions, and motions shall be couched in decent and respectful language, or they shall not be entertained in Grand Lodge. |
==== References ==== | ==== References ==== | ||
| − | * '''GC1918''': | + | * '''GC1918''': [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsGC1918#RULE_XVI Rule XVI], 1918-416 |
IV: 655 | IV: 655 | ||
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1930: 180 | 1930: 180 | ||
=== Rule XVII. BROTHERS NOT TO LEAVE WITHOUT PERMISSION === | === Rule XVII. BROTHERS NOT TO LEAVE WITHOUT PERMISSION === | ||
| − | No Brother shall leave the Grand Lodge during the session without permission of the Grand | + | No Brother shall leave the Grand Lodge during the session without permission of the Grand Master. |
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| − | * '''GC1918''': | + | * '''GC1918''': [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsGC1918#RULE_XVII Rule XVII], 1918-416 |
IV: 655 | IV: 655 | ||
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| − | * '''GC1918''': | + | * '''GC1918''': [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsGC1918#RULE_XVIII Rule XVIII], 1918-416 |
IV: 555 | IV: 555 | ||
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Revision as of 15:27, 22 September 2013
Contents
- 1 GRAND CONSTITUTIONS, GRAND LODGE RULES
- 1.1 RULES FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF THE GRAND LODGE.
- 1.1.1 Rule I. VISITORS
- 1.1.2 Rule II. SEATS IN GRAND LODGE
- 1.1.3 Rule III. RESOLUTIONS
- 1.1.4 Rule IV. VOTES
- 1.1.5 Rule V. REQUIREMENT TO VOTE
- 1.1.6 Rule VI. SPEAKING TWICE ON SAME QUESTION
- 1.1.7 Rule VII. PROTOCOL WHEN SPEAKING
- 1.1.8 Rule VIII. MOTIONS DURING DEBATE
- 1.1.9 Rule IX. MOTION TO AMEND PRECLUDES OTHER AMENDMENTS
- 1.1.10 Rule X. CALL FOR DIVISION
- 1.1.11 Rule XI. NO SUBSTITUTE MOTIONS
- 1.1.12 Rule XII. POSSESSION OF STATED MOTIONS
- 1.1.13 Rule XIII. NO DEBATE AFTER MOTION
- 1.1.14 Rule XIV. MOTIONS AND REPORTS AT PLEASURE OF GRAND LODGE
- 1.1.15 Rule XV. NO PRIVATE DISCOURSE DURING ADDRESS
- 1.1.16 Rule XVI. DECORUM OF LANGUAGE
- 1.1.17 Rule XVII. BROTHERS NOT TO LEAVE WITHOUT PERMISSION
- 1.1.18 Rule XVIII. PENALTY FOR TRANSGRESSION
- 1.1 RULES FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF THE GRAND LODGE.
GRAND CONSTITUTIONS, GRAND LODGE RULES
RULES FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF THE GRAND LODGE.
General References: 1918: 329 1930: 178
- GC1918:
Rule I. VISITORS
No visitor shall be admitted to Grand Lodge except by permission of the Grand Master.
References
II: 6, 517 IV: 653 1918: 414
- GC1918: Rule I, 1918-414; In this revision, this section reads: "None but members of the Grand Lodge - past or present officers of other Grand Lodges excepted - shall be present at the opening of the same; nor shall any visitor be admitted during the session except by permission of the Grand Master."
Rule II. SEATS IN GRAND LODGE
All members and visitors shall keep the seats assigned them except the Grand Marshal and officers whose duties may call them about the Lodge.
References
IV: 653
- GC1918: Rule II, 1918-414
Rule III. RESOLUTIONS
All resolutions shall be submitted in writing before there shall be any debate upon them; as shall all motions, if the Grand Master or any Brother desire it.
References
IV: 653
- GC1918: Rule III, 1918-414
Rule IV. VOTES
All matters in Grand Lodge shall be decided by vote. The Grand Master shall be entitled to one vote on all questions, and may also give the casting vote whenever there shall be an equal division.
References
IV: 653
- GC1918: Rule IV, 1918-414
Rule V. REQUIREMENT TO VOTE
Each member shall vote on all questions, except when he is personally interested, unless specially excused by the Grand Lodge.
References
IV: 654 1918: 414
- GC1918: Rule V, 1918-414
Rule VI. SPEAKING TWICE ON SAME QUESTION
No Brother shall speak more than twice to the same question, unless in explanation, without permission of the Grand Master.
References
II: 10 IV: 29, 654
- GC1918: Rule VI, 1918-414
Rule VII. PROTOCOL WHEN SPEAKING
Every member who speaks shall rise and remain standing, addressing himself to the Grand Master; nor shall any Brother presume to interrupt him except on a point of order.
References
IV: 29, 654
- GC1918: Rule VII, 1918-415
Rule VIII. MOTIONS DURING DEBATE
When a question is under debate, no motion shall be received except to amend, commit, or lay upon the table.
References
IV: 654 1878: 51, 87 1930: 179
- GC1918: Rule VIII, 1918-415
Rule IX. MOTION TO AMEND PRECLUDES OTHER AMENDMENTS
A motion to amend, until decided, shall preclude all other amendments of the main question.
References
- GC1918: Rule IX, 1918-415
IV: 654 1930:179
Rule X. CALL FOR DIVISION
Any member may call for a division of the question where the same will admit of it.
References
- GC1918: Rule X, 1918-415
IV: 654 1930: 179
Rule XI. NO SUBSTITUTE MOTIONS
No new motion, which totally changes the subject-matter on which the original motion was intended to operate, shall be admitted, under color of amendment, as a substitute for a motion under debate.
References
- GC1918: Rule XI, 1918-415
IV: 654 1926: 303 1930: 179
Rule XII. POSSESSION OF STATED MOTIONS
After a motion is stated by the Grand Master, it shall be deemed to be in possession of the Grand Lodge, but may be withdrawn by the mover at any time before decision or amendment.
References
- GC1918: Rule XII, 1918-415
IV: 654 1930: 179
Rule XIII. NO DEBATE AFTER MOTION
There shall be no debate upon any question after it is put by the Grand Master.
References
- GC1918: Rule XIII, 1918-415
IV: 654 1930: 179
Rule XIV. MOTIONS AND REPORTS AT PLEASURE OF GRAND LODGE
All motions and reports may be committed at the pleasure of the Grand Lodge.
References
- GC1918: Rule XIV, 1918-415
IV: 655 1930: 179
Rule XV. NO PRIVATE DISCOURSE DURING ADDRESS
While the Grand Master is addressing the Grand Lodge, or putting a question, or a Brother is speaking, no member shall entertain any private discourse, nor pass between the speaker and the Chair.
References
- GC1918: Rule XV, 1918-415
IV: 655 1930: 179
Rule XVI. DECORUM OF LANGUAGE
All communications, petitions, appeals, resolutions, propositions, and motions shall be couched in decent and respectful language, or they shall not be entertained in Grand Lodge.
References
- GC1918: Rule XVI, 1918-416
IV: 655 1930: 180
Rule XVII. BROTHERS NOT TO LEAVE WITHOUT PERMISSION
No Brother shall leave the Grand Lodge during the session without permission of the Grand Master.
References
- GC1918: Rule XVII, 1918-416
IV: 655 1930: 180
Rule XVIII. PENALTY FOR TRANSGRESSION
If any member shall have been twice called to order for transgressing these Rules and shall, nevertheless, be guilty of a third offense at the same meeting, the Grand Master shall peremptorily command him to take his seat, and he shall not be permitted to speak again during that session of the Grand Lodge.
References
- GC1918: Rule XVIII, 1918-416
IV: 555 1930:180
