2021Bylaws

Bylaws (Iowa)

(6) International Development Committee. (i) It shall consider and report to the Imperial Potentate or to Shriners International, as may be appropriate, on all matters, except those assigned to another committee, pertaining to international development and, more particularly, to all matters, including those set forth in §§337.2 to 337.9 involving organizations of Nobles authorized by the Imperial Potentate or his designee in accordance with §337.1(a). For these purposes, the committee may, in its dis- cretion, seek advice from any person or association with relevant knowledge and experience. (ii) In addition to the criteria for appointment to standing com- mittees, as set forth in §208.1 of this Article, the composition of this committee shall include as 3 of the 7 members the persons appointed, for the year this committee is appointed, the chair- man of the Dispensations and Charters Committee, the chairman of the Jurisdictional Lines Committee, and the chairman of the Jurisprudence and Laws Committee. Add. 2010 (b) Emeriti Members. Any Representative who has served on a standing committee for 10 years shall thereupon become an emeritus member of such committee. An emeritus member, who is also a Repre- sentative to Shriners International, receives all notices and may participate in discussions, but he may not vote. The Imperial Potentate shall not be precluded from appointing an emeritus member as a voting member or chairman of a standing committee; but any such appointment shall be one of the 7 members as provided in §208.1. Amend. 1975, 1976, 1984 § 208.7 Meetings of Standing Committees. The standing commit- tees of Shriners International shall meet at the Annual Session of Shriners International as follows: (a) The Jurisprudence and Laws Committee shall convene on the Friday prior to the start of the Annual Session of Shriners International and shall remain in session until the adjournment of the Annual Session of Shriners International. (b) The Finance and Audit Committee, the Dispensations and Charters Committee, the Jurisdictional Lines Committee, the Grievances and Appeals Committee and the International Development shall convene on the Saturday prior to the start of the Annual Session of Shriners International and remain in session until adjournment of the Annual Session of Shriners International. (c) Between Annual Sessions of Shriners International, the standing committees shall meet at the call of their chairman. Such meet- ings may be held in person or by internet or telephonic meeting service. The chairman shall give not less than seven days written

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