2021Bylaws

Bylaws (Iowa)

That you will ever maintain and support the authority of Shriners International, and enforce obedience to Shrine law? Do you submit to all these ordinances and promise to observe and prac- tice them faithfully? Answer: § 326.3 Installation. (a) Date and Ritual. The officers shall be installed during the month of January at a temple or public ceremony as prescribed by temple resolu- tion. Such installation shall be in accordance with the ceremony of instal- lation prescribed by Shriners International. (b) Duties. They shall assume the duties of their respective offices upon installation. Amend. 1987, 1995 § 327.1 Potentate. (a) Chief Executive Officer. He is the chief executive officer of the temple and he shall exercise general supervision over the temple. Amend. 1989 (b) Responsible. He is responsible to Shriners International for the government of his temple. (c) Observation of Law. He shall require his temple, its officers and members, to observe Shrine law and the temple bylaws at all times. (d) Appointments. He shall appoint the temple officers and commit- tees to be appointed. (e) Records. He shall require that accurate records are kept and just accounts rendered. (f) Returns. He shall require that regular returns are made to Shri- ners International and that candidate fees, annual per capita taxes, hospital levies and assessments are promptly paid. (g) Meetings. He shall require that the requisite stated meetings are held annually, of which one shall be held in January as provided in §324.1. (h) Orders. He may issue orders to Nobles, clubs, units and organi- zations within his jurisdiction to comply with matters over which he has authority. All such orders shall be confirmed in writing and mailed to the affected Noble or Nobles. Add. 1987 (i) Temple Attorney. He shall, with the approval of the official divan, appoint a temple attorney. The temple attorney shall be a Noble and a member of the Bar who is learned and experienced in the law. Add. 1990 ARTICLE 27 Duties of Temple Officers

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