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Bylaws (Iowa)

1977 Proceedings, p. 161. While a Noble who lives in concurrent jurisdiction is entitled to a demit if he meets the requirements of §323.10(a), he may not affiliate with another temple holding the same concurrent jurisdiction without consent of the temple from which he demits in accordance with §328.7(b). 1980 Proceedings, p. 29. One who holds a demit may reaffiliate with the temple which issued his demit, without a vote of the temple, if he meets the requirements of §328.7(d). § 329.3 1989 Proceedings, p. 208. It is acceptable if the membership of the temple in the same jurisdiction or the nearest temple in another jurisdiction is reduced to less than 3,000 mem- bers by the withdrawal of the petitioners for dispensation, if such temples gave their written consent to solicitation of their members. § 329.4 1989 Proceedings, p. 211. Signer may not withdraw his name from petition when he “changes his mind.” It can be withdrawn only if his signature was obtained by false representations. § 329.6 1971 Proceedings, p. 94. One who belonged to Al Sihah Temple when he signed an appli- cation for a dispensation for Cahaba Temple became a member of Cahaba Temple under §329.6(b) notwithstanding his affiliation with Zamora Temple before the dispensation to Cahaba Temple was granted. 1979 Proceedings, p. 169. By the provisions of §329.6(b), a Noble who signs the petition for a dispensation for a new temple becomes a member of that temple when its dispensation is granted; and he need not petition for membership to that temple. 1971 Proceedings, p. 94. Pursuant to §§337.4 and 329.6 (a), a Shrine club located within the exclusive jurisdiction of a temple under dispensation is under the control of that temple. § 330.1 1974 Proceedings, p. 27. The Potentate has no authority to suspend a member of his tem- ple; but if he is of the opinion that the Noble is guilty of conduct unbecoming a Noble of the Mystic Shrine, he should see to the institution of proceedings under Article 30. § 330.2 1985 Proceedings, p. 112. Procedure for handling temple level grievances are provided in Article 30 of The Imperial Council bylaws. § 330.4 1984 Proceedings, p. 109. A Noble may present a complaint against any other Noble directly to the temple. 1986 Proceedings, p. 151. Section 330.4(a)(7) requires where Potentate has been disqual- ified, “Highest ranking qualified officer” shall act. Such ranking is determined by §325.1. 1989 Proceedings, p. 209. Absent appropriate order of state court, transcripts of Shrine trial “family matters” to be used in Shrine appeal only. 1996 Proceedings, p 140. It is a violation of Shrine law for any Noble, including the com- plaining Noble or accused Noble, to communicate with the grievance committee or trial panel (other than to appear before either body for the presentation of evidence and argu- ments) in an attempt to influence the outcome of their decisions. 2006 Proceedings, p. 198. Once the grievance committee has found probable cause under §330.4(a)(2), the Noble is no longer “free from charges,” and the potentate must appoint the trial panel and the resultant trial committee has sole jurisdiction over the matter. 2007 Proceedings, p. 165. If the potentate is the accused Noble then, pursuant to §330.4(a)(7), the chief rabban acts in his stead. § 330.4 2006 Proceedings, p. 198. Once the grievance committee has found probable cause under §330.4(a)2, the Noble is no longer “free from charges,” and the potentate must appoint the trial panel and the resultant trial committee has sole jurisdiction over the matter.

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