2021Bylaws

Bylaws (Iowa)

(b) Other Resolutions Prohibited. A temple may not publish or dis- tribute resolutions endorsing any candidate for an Imperial office other than one of its own Representatives. Associations or groups of Nobles or of temples may not endorse any candidate. (c) Improper Electioneering. A Noble or temple shall not engage in improper electioneering for or against any candidate for an Imperial office. § 206.4 Oath of Office. Imperial officers shall assume this obligation: “ I, (name in full), do solemnly promise and vow that I will faithfully and to the best of my ability discharge the duties of the office to which I have been elected, and that I will strictly conform to the requirements of Shrine law.” § 206.5 Duties. Imperial officers have the following duties and privileges: (a) Imperial Potentate. (1) He shall be the chief executive officer of Shriners International, and shall exercise general supervision over the Order. (2) He may grant any dispensation allowed by the bylaws, except a dispensation to form a new temple. (3) He shall preside over Imperial Sessions of Shriners International, but he may select another Representative to preside over part or all of an Imperial Session. He shall have the right to preside over meetings and sessions of temples. (4) He may issue General Orders, not inconsistent with the articles of incorporation or bylaws, for the government of the Order; and these Orders shall expire at the conclusion of the next annual Imperial Session. (5) He may issue Special Orders, not inconsistent with the articles of incorporation or bylaws, directed to specific temples or Nobles. Each order shall expire when its stated purpose is effected and, in any event, at the end of his term of office. (6) He may deputize any Noble for a purpose set out in the Special Order of appointment; and the deputy shall return the Special Order of appointment when executed with a written report of his action thereunder. (7) He may appoint a Noble to serve as Imperial Chaplain. (8) He shall, with the approval of the board of directors, appoint a General Counsel and an Imperial Auditor. (9) He shall be reimbursed for all travel expenses incurred as the chief executive officer of Shriners International in accordance with policies and procedures established by the board of directors and as approved by the Finance and Audit committee; and he shall have a contingent fund in such amount as Shriners International shall provide, from which all other expenses of his office shall be paid. Amend. 1983 (10) He shall have an emergency fund of $1,000 from which he

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