Constitution, By-laws and Rules of Order of Washtenaw Lodge,no.9, I. O. O. F.: As Amended 1884. Lodge Instituted March 25, 1845Register print house, 1884 - 47 pages |
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Page 46 - The previous question shall be put in this form: "Shall the
Page 45 - If two or more members rise to speak at the same time, the Chair shall decide which is entitled to the floor.
Page 9 - Any member who shall offend against these articles, or the by-laws; shall be subject to be fined, and reprimanded by the C. as two-thirds of the members present at any regular meeting may determine. Sec. 2. Every member shall be entitled to a fair trial for any offense involving reprimand or criminal punishment.
Page 45 - Section 1. Every member when he speaks or offers a motion shall be standing, and shall respectfully address the Chair, and when he has finished, he shall resume his seat. While speaking, he shall confine himself to the question under debate, avoiding all personality and indecorous language, as well as any reflection upon the Convention or representatives.
Page 46 - President declares the number of legal votes cast, and whether the affirmative or negative have it. RULE 6. — All questions, unless otherwise fixed by law, shall be determined by a majority of votes. RULE 7. — After any question, except one of indefinite postponement, has been decided, any member may move a reconsideration thereof, if done in two weeks after the decision.
Page 12 - When a motion for expulsion or suspension of a Brother shall have been submitted in due form, it shall be announced at two regular meetings previous to the action being taken, and...
Page 44 - President, while presiding, shall state every question coming before the society ; and immediately before putting it to vote shall ask : "Are you ready for the question? " Should no member rise to speak, he shall rise to put the question ; and after he has risen no member shall speak upon it, unles* hv permission of the society.
Page 45 - Section 4: If a member, while speaking, be called to order at the request of the Chair, he shall cease speaking and take his seat until the question of order is determined. Then, if permitted by the convention, he may again proceed.
Page 7 - Any member under suspension for non-payment of dues or assessments, applying for re-instatement, may be re-instated by a twothirds vote of the members present at any regular meeting: Provided, That the...