2021Bylaws

Bylaws (Iowa)

or electronic notice to each committee member of a called meet- ing. Such notice shall give the time of the meeting, location of the meeting, call-in telephone number or the URL and codes necessary to connect to the internet or telephonic meeting service. Add. 2021 § 208.8 Special Committees and Their Duties. The Imperial Potentate shall appoint the following and any other Special Committees he deems advisable. The duties of each are: (a) The Credentials Committee shall examine the credentials of all Representatives and, immediately after the opening of an Imperial Session, report to Shriners International. It also shall report to Shriners International concerning any claim of forfeiture of office by a Representative. (b) The Committee on Transactions of Imperial Officers shall con- sider the reports of the Imperial officers and shall report thereon to Shriners International for topical reference to other appropriate committees. (c) The Mileage and Per Diem Committee shall consider and report to Shriners International concerning the mileage and per diem expenses to be paid at each Imperial Session. (d) The Necrology Committee shall report to Shriners International concerning the illustrious dead of the Order and shall conduct an appro- priate memorial service. (e) The Time and Place Committee shall consider and report to Shriners International concerning invitations from temples desiring to be hosts for the first through the fifth next succeeding annual Imperial Sessions. The committee shall consist of the Imperial Officers listed in §206.1, except the Imperial Potentate, the Imperial Treasurer and the Imperial Recorder. Amend. 1978 (f) The Committee on Nomination of Emeriti Representatives shall consider and report to Shriners International concerning all nominations for emeriti Representatives. It shall consider only nominations submitted to the Imperial Recorder at least 30 days prior to the annual Imperial Session. (g) The Committee on Protection of Emblems, Regalia and Jewels shall consider and report to Shriners International concerning protection of the ancient form of the emblems, regalia and jewels of the Order, and concerning their unauthorized use. (h) The Elections Committee shall have charge of the election of Imperial officers. (i) The Temple Operations and Procedures Committee shall consider and report to Shriners International or to the Imperial Potentate on all mat- ters concerning the financial condition, stability or viability and assets of any temple subject to an order or decision under §206.5(a)(12). The mem- bers of the Committee shall include the Chairmen of the Dispensations and

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