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2.2.15 Alteration of by-laws

No alteration in the by-laws of any subordinate lodge shall take effect until the same shall have been approved by the Grand Master or Grand Lodge, and all subordinate lodges shall file a copy of their by-laws and all amendments thereto in the office of the Grand Secretary.
Amended November 17, 1930.

Related sections

  • 2.2.21 Voting on petitions for the degrees of freemasonry
  • 2.2.20 Past master's jewel
  • 2.2.19 Subordinate lodge regalia
  • 2.2.18 Jewels of subordinate lodge officers
  • 2.2.17 Disobedience of authority
  • 2.2.16 Correspondence with other jurisdictions
  • 2.2.14 Appeals to the profane
  • 2.2.13 Vacancy in office of Master or Warden
  • 2.2.12 Opening without Master and Wardens
  • 2.2.11 Unmasonic conduct of sojourners
  • 2.2.10 Approval of records
  • 2.2.9 Suspension of by-laws
  • 2.2.8 Striking from roll
  • 2.2.7 Objections to visitors
  • 2.2.6 Solicitation of aid
  • 2.2.5 Interment of non-master masons
  • 2.2.4 Approved ritual and lectures
  • 2.2.3 Fees for the three degrees
  • 2.2.2 Receiving degrees from another jurisdiction
  • 2.2.1 Number of offices held
  • Article II - Subordinate Lodges

General Regulations Articles

  • Article I - The Grand Lodge
  • 2.1.1 Clothing of an officer
  • 2.1.2 Clothing of other members
  • 2.1.3 Jewels of Grand Officers
  • 2.1.4 Interment Of Grand Officers
  • 2.1.5 Special committees
  • 2.1.6 Division of jurisdiction
  • 2.1.7 Installation by proxy
  • 2.1.8 Minimum age for petition
  • 2.1.9 Title of Master of Ceremonies
  • Article II - Subordinate Lodges
  • 2.2.1 Number of offices held
  • 2.2.2 Receiving degrees from another jurisdiction
  • 2.2.3 Fees for the three degrees
  • 2.2.4 Approved ritual and lectures
  • 2.2.5 Interment of non-master masons
  • 2.2.6 Solicitation of aid
  • 2.2.7 Objections to visitors
  • 2.2.8 Striking from roll
  • 2.2.9 Suspension of by-laws
  • 2.2.10 Approval of records
  • 2.2.11 Unmasonic conduct of sojourners
  • 2.2.12 Opening without Master and Wardens
  • 2.2.13 Vacancy in office of Master or Warden
  • 2.2.14 Appeals to the profane
  • 2.2.15 Alteration of by-laws
  • 2.2.16 Correspondence with other jurisdictions
  • 2.2.17 Disobedience of authority
  • 2.2.18 Jewels of subordinate lodge officers
  • 2.2.19 Subordinate lodge regalia
  • 2.2.20 Past master's jewel
  • 2.2.21 Voting on petitions for the degrees of freemasonry
  • Article III - Identification card
  • 2.3.1 Requirements for issuance
  • 2.3.2 Issuance to life members
  • 2.3.3 Description of card
  • 2.3.4 Issuance if dues not required
  • 2.3.5 Provider for cards
  • 2.3.6 Admission to another lodge
  • 2.3.7 Duties of the tiler
  • 2.3.8 Jurisdictions with like requirements
  • 2.3.9 Jurisdictions without like requirements
  • 2.3.10 Admission to own lodge
  • 2.3.11 Admission following a demit
  • 2.3.12 Admission following masonic restoration
  • 2.3.13 Admission following application rejection
  • 2.3.14 Form of the card
  • 2.3.15 Additional requirements
  • Article IV - Masonic trials
  • 2.4.1 Procedure for subordinate lodges
  • 2.4.2 Impeachment of master
  • 2.4.3 Reversal or abrogation of decision
  • 2.4.4 Reinstatement following expulsion or suspension
  • 2.4.5 Procedure for Grand Lodge
  • Article V - Forums of Masonic Education
  • 2.5.1 Membership of forums
  • 2.5.2 Duties of forums
  • 2.5.3 Duties of masters
  • 2.5.4 Suspension or dissolution of forums
  • 2.5.5 Rights of forums
  • 2.5.6 Admission of visitors
  • 2.5.7 Members of committee on masonic education
  • 2.5.8 Powers of committee on masonic education
  • 2.5.9 Assessment of candidates
  • Article VI - Alterations and amendments
  • 2.6.1 Requirements

Copyright 1997 The Grand Lodge Of The Most Ancient And Honorable Society Of Free And Accepted Masons For The State Of Rhode Island And Providence Plantations.
All rights reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced by any means whatsoever without written permission from the Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Rhode Island

 

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