2021Bylaws

Bylaws (Iowa)

§ 334.11 Corporate Document Filed with Imperial Recorder. Copies of the articles of incorporation or association and the bylaws of every tem- ple corporation and affiliated or appendant corporation must be filed with the Imperial Recorder. § 334.12 Contracts for Lodging at Imperial Sessions and Meetings. After a temple has voted to send units, clubs or Nobles to an annual Imperial Session of Shriners International or a Shrine association meeting, it shall designate one of the official divan as the authorized agent of the temple to make contracts for transportation and lodging, provided, however, that such contracts must be approved by, and contain any limits or conditions required by, the temple. Add. 1990 § 334.13 Unauthorized Acts. Except as specifically provided by the articles of incorporation or bylaws of this corporation, or temple bylaws, no unit, Shrine club, group of Nobles, Noble or person: (a) Has any authority, express or implied, to act as the agent of, to act on behalf of, or to bind a temple. (b) Can by its act or omission obligate or bind a temple. Add. 1989 § 334.14 Code of Ethics. The code of ethics, as appears in §210.7 of these bylaws, applies to all Shrine temples, their elected divan, members, their appointed officers and all Nobility. Add. 1998 § 335.1 Unlawful Activities. It is unlawful for any temple, or any unit or club under its control, or any group of its members, or any member act- ing for or on behalf of the temple, to promote or take part in any engage- ment or enterprise prohibited by the law of the land. § 335.2 Improper Advertising. (a) Prior Approval. The use of the word “Noble” or “Shriner” or any variation thereof, or any term, sign or symbol of the Order, for commercial or other business enterprises, is prohibited unless specifically approved by: (1) A majority vote of the Representatives present during the annual Imperial Session of Shriners International; and any proposal to allow the use for such purpose shall first be sent by a Representative to the Imperial Recorder, in writing, and in the form to be proposed, at least sixty days before the Imperial Session of Shriners International at which it is to be submitted; and every such proposal shall be published with the notice of the Imperial Session; or (2) Amajority vote of the board of directors of Shriners International. Amend. 1987, 1988, 1993 ARTICLE 35 Prohibited Practices

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