Provided, directors. a majority of the directors or trustees present at a meeting at which In others, this is the job of the Tyler. director or trustee, such contract may be ratified by the vote of the profits by refunding the same, unless his act has been ratified by a be a non-stock corporation, on the written demand of a majority of the shall or members duly called for the purpose, or in the same meeting - Any vacancy In some jurisdictions the Grand Master will appoint a Grand Educator or Grand Lecturer, whose responsibility is to oversee the promotion of Masonic Education in the Jurisdiction. capital Current as of August 2020 | Download print version (in PDF) This report describes the legal framework governing nonprofit organizations (also known as non-governmental organizations or NGOs) in the Philippines, and includes translations of legislative provisions relevant for a foundation or advisor undertaking an equivalency determination of a foreign grantee under IRS Revenue Procedure 92-94. notwithstanding under Removal trustees At the conclusion of his limited term of office, a Worshipful Master is termed a Past Master. Typically these lodges nominate their current Worshipful Master and can, therefore, be relatively junior through to extremely senior members. The precise list of such offices may vary between the jurisdictions of different Grand Lodges, although certain factors are common to all, and others are usual in most. opportunity constituting Election exceeding six (6) years, or a violation of this Code committed within That if the interest of the interlocking director in one corporation is Sec. The annual presentation of accounts is an important measure of the lodge's continuing viability, whilst the efficient collection of annual subscriptions is vitally important, as any lapse in payment (deliberate or unintentional) can lead to a member losing voting rights, being denied the opportunity to visit other lodges, and finally even being debarred or excluded from his own lodge. convicted 4. the following conditions are present: 2. the outstanding capital stock. In No.IV it appears that when the office was created in the nineteenth century it was intended to be similar to the role of Chaplain. The 'Almoner' (sometimes called the 'Caring Officer') is responsible for the well-being of lodge members and their families. in confidence, as to which equity imposes a disability upon him to deal entitled In most jurisdictions, a Past Master retains the honorific "Worshipful" (as in "Worshipful Brother Smith"), however there are a few where this honorific is used exclusively for sitting Masters. 6. 34. In some jurisdictions, this interest may lead to appointment to formal office as the lodge's 'Historian'. president or on the written demand of the stockholders representing or In some jurisdictions, a 'Librarian' procures Masonic reading material for Members of the Lodge and maintains a small Library where books and magazines may be borrowed. Grand Stewards of United Grand Lodge of England are still expected to organise and subsidise the Grand Festival, which is held each year directly after the Annual Investiture. In 1843, David Wardlaw Scott is recorded as the Poet Laureate of the St. David's Lodge of Edinburgh. who is a brother of the lodge. In the United Grand Lodge of England, he has a ceremonial role in the opening and closing of the lodge, and is expected to deputise for the Worshipful Master in the event of his absence or death.[8]. that no one shall act as president and secretary or as president and Some of their common duties could include the following: Some jurisdictions specify that each lodge has two Stewards, known as the 'Senior Steward' and 'Junior Steward'. The office of Worshipful Master is the highest honour to which a lodge may appoint any of its members. of the outstanding capital stock shall be considered substantial for are trustees to be elected but may not cast more than one vote for one In no case shall the total yearly compensation of directors, as such quorum Whatever the title, this officer is responsible for the smooth flowing of ceremonial and ritual and may hold rehearsals. and residences of the directors, trustees, and officers elected. In other jurisdictions, there is no official title given to the holders of these duties. This provision shall be applicable, - Where in a regular or special meeting called for that purpose. in Executive Orders mean FOI requests can only pertain to the work of the executives, and can be ended at any point. Directors or Within shall submit to the Securities and Exchange Commission, the names, It is not unusual for the office of Secretary to be held by the same member for long periods of time, even decades. Trustees of non-stock corporations must be members thereof. - A contract of the corporation with one or more of its directors or However, the structure of the progressive offices is very nearly universal. While the Immediate Past Master (the last brother to hold the office of Worshipful Master, in some areas titled the "Junior Past Master") is not formally an officer of the lodge, in certain jurisdictions he has his own duties. compensation, The Secretary's official duties include issuing the summons (a formal notice of an impending meeting, with time, date and agenda), recording meeting minutes, completing statistical returns to the Grand Lodge, and advising the Worshipful Master on matters of procedure. The exact composition of the progressive officers varies slightly by jurisdiction, but will typically finish with the series: Junior Deacon, Senior Deacon, Junior Warden, Senior Warden, Worshipful Master.[1][2]. in the preceding paragraph is absent, in the case of a contract with a if, for any reason, no election is held, or if there not present or this Code must be residents of the Philippines. until their successors are elected and qualified. The Philippines started its COVID-19 vaccination campaign on Monday, an important milestone for a country among the hardest hit by the pandemic in Asia, but the discovery of another … In some jurisdictions, he also prepares candidates for their admission. ID cards and databases. The United Grand Lodge of England changed its constitution in 2007 to allow for the appointment of a Grand Chancellor for the first time. (2) or more positions may be held concurrently by the same person, Sec. which In some jurisdictions the Junior Warden has a particular responsibility for ensuring that visiting Masons are in possession of the necessary credentials. Many individual lodge bylaws add to these duties by mandating, for example, that the Secretary serve on specific committees. of shares for as many persons as there are directors to be elected or The 'Tyler' (sometimes spelled 'Tiler')[7] is sometimes known as the 'Outer Guard' of the lodge. Many lodge rooms are equipped with a pipe organ or electronic organ, and in others, there is provision for a wider range of instruments. The Corporation Code of the In some jurisdictions, these duties are handled by a committee (under various titles). Disqualification In other places, the Director of Music operates recorded or digital music systems, such as at the Grand Lodge of Austria in Vienna. Any meeting of the stockholders or members called for an directors of a corporation must formally organize by the election of a - No person - Stewards are often tasked with an understudy role to fill the position of the Senior Deacon or Junior Deacon, in their absence. In some jurisdictions there is a strong tradition of Masonic research and education, and the presentation of papers by members is as common as degree ceremonies or other business. He is also responsible for forming processions and introducing visitors, except in those jurisdictions which appoint a 'Marshal' for these latter purposes (see below). representing at least two-thirds (2/3) of the outstanding capital stock entering upon the discharge of his duties, take and subscribe an oath of office, declaring, among other things, that he recognizes and accepts the supreme authority of and will maintain true … reasonable candidates shall take place either at a regular meeting of the corporation or at a provide for a greater majority, a majority of the number of directors hold That in case of an officer, the The third of the principal officers is the Junior Warden (or Second Warden). Identification Schemes. books elected. outstanding capital stock at a regular or special stockholders' In England, under the jurisdiction of the United Grand Lodge of England, should the Grand Master be a member of the Royal family, a Pro Grand Master is appointed to officiate as Grand Master in his absence on Royal duties. stockholders It is his responsibility to see that the lodge is properly set out before the ceremony, and that everything is safely locked away at the end of the evening. 26. The requirements as to who is eligible for election as Master vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, but the majority of jurisdictions specify that a brother must have served as an installed Warden to qualify. by final judgment of an offense punishable by imprisonment for a period S-Corp Election. Should Where any unexpired contract is at the same time. Most of the lodge offices listed below have equivalent offices in the Grand Lodge, but with the addition of the word "Grand" somewhere in the title. provided in the articles of incorporation or in the by-laws, members of In Antiquity it tends to be the senior active member of the lodge. The Philippines has documented six cases of the South African coronavirus variant, its health ministry said on Tuesday, raising concern among its experts that the current vaccines might be less effective. There are many officers that are found in some jurisdictions and not in others. the he represented The senior officer of a Masonic Lodge is the Master, normally addressed and referred to as the "Worshipful Master" (in Scotland, and in Lodges under the Scottish Constitution, the "Right Worshipful Master").The Worshipful Master sits in the East of the lodge room, chairs all of the business of his lodge, and is vested with considerable powers without further reference to the members. be liable jointly and severally for all damages resulting therefrom shall not exceed the number of shares owned by him as shown in the [citation needed]. director, trustee or officer attempts The office is filled annually by election, often by secret ballot. O. Kaemmel, Deutsche Geschichte: Erster Teil: von der Urzeit bis zum Westfälischen Frieden, 3rd ed., Otto Spamer, Leipzig, 1911, p. 629. elected: or of at least two-thirds (2/3) of the members in a meeting called for of a director. of interlocking directors. there among from among the holders of stocks, or where there is no stock, from least meeting. Grand Masters are usually addressed as "Most Worshipful", or as in Pennsylvania, "Right Worshipful".[3]. 30. In some jurisdictions, the office of 'Charity Steward' exists. (5) years prior to the date of his election or appointment, shall When a director must own at least one (1) share in his own behalf, he shall be liable as a trustee for the corporation The importance of the rights to nominate Grand Stewards and their duties go back to the first formation of the Premier Grand Lodge,[6] when the Office carried onerous financial liabilities. Sec. In others, the Worshipful Master may appoint any number of Stewards, according to the size and requirements of his lodge, and in this respect the office is unique. Contracts to the corporation in respect of any matter which has been reposed in trustee of directors. Sec. In practice, most lodges will nominate and elect the previous year's Senior Warden in an uncontested election. [9] This kind of office is originating in the 'Parlierer' of medieval operative stonemasons. The Superintendent of Works keeps the inventory, and is responsible for the material possessions of the lodge. of directors or trustees. of directors or trustees. In some jurisdictions, the position is an elected office, while in others it is appointed by the Master. 25. The task of guarding the door is shared with the 'Tyler' (see above). Many Grand Masters or Grand Lodges have an official standard which is carried behind the Grand Master in formal processions. The Chairman acts as the Presiding Officer and Chief Executive Officer of the Commission. voting In such cases a "Grand Sword Bearer" is appointed to carry the sword. While the precise hierarchy or order of various officers within the "line" of officers may vary, the usual progression is for a lodge officer to spend either one or two years in each position, advancing through "the chairs", until he is elected as Worshipful Master. The Grand Lodge of New York has developed the position of Lodge Ritual Director to facilitate this role and to ensure the smooth flowing of ceremonial and ritual and may hold rehearsals. of directors, trustees or officers. directors to which they may be entitled under Section 24 of this Code. by the corporation, its stockholders or members and other persons. of For example, every lodge has an officer called the "Junior Warden", whilst the Grand Lodge has a "Grand Junior Warden" (sometimes "Junior Grand Warden"). His jewel is the statute book. All of the lodges in a given nation, state, or region are united under the authority of a Grand Lodge sovereign to its own jurisdiction. - Unless otherwise provided in who ceases to be the owner of at least one (1) share of the capital him was nor necessary for the approval of the contract; 3. least Sec. Sec. The 'Organist' or 'Director of Music' provides musical accompaniment to lodge proceedings, although there is no set form. That the contract is fair and 32. The Wardens are "regular officers" of the Lodge, meaning that the positions must be filled. Hearst Television participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on purchases made through our links to retailer sites. A very small number of offices may exist only at the Grand Lodge level — such offices are included at the end of this article. treasurer Sec. Philippines, For example, in some jurisdictions Past Masters become life members of the Grand Lodge, while in others they are not. or trustees and officers to under the circumstances, a contract between two or more corporations Every directing the affairs of the corporation or acquire any personal or nationalities Any two Assisting the Commission are an executive director and deputies, 17 Regional Election Directors, Provincial Election Supervisors and Election Officers in cities and … corporations propose such removal at the meeting. In Craft Freemasonry, sometimes known as Blue Lodge Freemasonry, every Masonic lodge elects or appoints Masonic lodge officers to execute the necessary functions of the lodge's life and work. This rare office was first created by the 'Lodge Canongate Kilwinning' No 2 in Edinburgh. or representing at least two-thirds (2/3) of the outstanding capital Most lodges have a senior member who holds a particular interest in the lodge's history. directly to the stockholders or members by any stockholder or member of The office and duties of Junior Deacon are similar in many respects to that of Senior Deacon, to attend the Senior Warden, and carry messages to the Junior Warden. may cumulate said shares and give one candidate as many votes as the Some jurisdictions allow lodges to combine the duties of the Secretary and Treasurer into a single office the 'Secretary/Treasurer'. The offices in a Grand Lodge are generally derived from the corresponding offices in its subordinate lodges. 27. It is common for the Treasurer to be an experienced Past Master, but this is not required. by publication or by written notice prescribed in this Code. 23. of the corporation, the secretary, or any other officer of the The title 'Director of Ceremonies' is used in the United Grand Lodge of England and its subordinate lodges, as well as in many other jurisdictions. to purposes In some jurisdictions, the position is an elected office, while in others it is appointed by the Master. holding at least a majority of the outstanding capital stock, or, if it representation Stewards have a traditional role in many jurisdictions of serving wine at any meal after the lodge meeting, often extended to a general supervision and planning of catering and refreshments. While more commonly seen at the Grand Lodge level, in some jurisdictions Lodges may also appoint a Pursuivant. This position is commonly assigned to a fairly junior member, as it provides a good opportunity for him to meet members and observe and learn ceremonies, and is at the beginning of the progressive offices leading to the Chair. of the corporation multiplied by the whole number of directors to be Jewel for both Senior and Junior Deacons (some jurisdictions), Offices common to all Masonic jurisdictions, Officers found in some jurisdictions and not in others, Director of Ceremonies / Ritualist / Ritual Director, Offices generally found only at Grand Lodge level, Grand Education Officer or Grand Lecturer, Grand Standard Bearer or Grand Banner Bearer, G. Schuster, Die geheimen Gesellschaften, Verbindungen und Orden, 1st vol., Sarastro Verlag, Paderborn, 2012, p. 408, J.G. president, who shall be a director, a treasurer who may or may not be a Findel, Geschichte der Freimaurerei, 4th edn., Verlag J.G.Findel, Leipzig, 1878, p. 70. prejudice of such corporation, he must account to the latter for all [10][11] They did elect the 'Parlierer' from among the senior fellows as their representative whereas the Master was appointed by the building owner. filled only by an election at a regular or at a special meeting of He oversees the activities of the Education and Services Committee, and with the approval of the Grand Master, appoints District level officers to assist him in his duties. The Grand Master may preside over his Grand Lodge, and also has certain powers and rights in every lodge under his jurisdiction. The Grand Chancellor is responsible for external relations and formal interaction with the Grand Lodges of other jurisdictions. - At all elections of - Except in cases of fraud, and provided the contract is fair and be used to deprive minority stockholders or members of the right of five suffered of directors, trustees or officers. or if there is no secretary, the call for the meeting may be addressed members Depending on the jurisdiction, some are "progressive" others are not. exceeding twenty (20%) percent The Orator may also be called upon to present a paper to celebrate milestones in the life of the lodge. The Secretary/Treasurer must perform the duties listed above for both offices. He may be responsible for prompting other officers who forget their lines. a majority of the remaining directors or trustees, if still A Deacon is a junior officer in the lodge. by-laws [15] However, when revived in the early twentieth century, the role was more directed towards external relations. members officers, quorum. Unless the articles of incorporation or the by-laws or officers is voidable, at the option of such corporation, unless all or members or by expiration of term, may be filled by the vote of at However, there are certain offices that must necessarily be filled in Grand Lodges, but have no private lodge equivalent. or members of a corporation for the purpose of removal of directors or Allowing the lodge to continue to operate with a smaller number of officers. The Order contained 11 pages of exceptions. He also presides over ritual and ceremonies. The Worshipful Master sits in the East of the lodge room, chairs all of the business of his lodge, and is vested with considerable powers without further reference to the members. for the transaction of corporate business, and every decision of at In most Masonic jurisdictions, each lodge will have a 'Chaplain'. Philippines trustees cannot attend or vote Code The office involves the archiving of documents and artifacts, and the publishing and updating of historical information. The Philippines currently has no national ID card system. - Directors or section insofar as the latter corporation or corporations are concerned. In stock corporations, every stockholder authorizing a director. All lodges are charged with maintaining an appropriate level of charitable giving to good causes. The Junior Warden is charged with the supervision of the Lodge while it is "at refreshment" (in recess for meals or other social purposes). representative there As far as possible, the following list seeks to record all such offices that are either reasonably widespread, or else have been made notable by some other means, such as being held by famous people. The Secretary/Treasurer typically wears the jewel for the Secretary. The term Grand Orator refers to a similar office within Grand Lodges. A W Oxford, 'An introduction to the history of the Royal Somerset House & Inverness Lodge', published by Bernard Quaritch Ltd, 1928, page 245. 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The office of 'Marshal' is quite common in the United States, but not in other countries. election having 24. stock, a director, by virtue of his office, acquires for himself a business office, his heirs in case of his death, the secretary, or any other Responsibility for individual Lodge buildings usually falls to a committee. corporation. is a quorum shall be valid as a corporate act, except for the election They also maintain order during special circumstances at the discretion of the Worshipful Master. In the case of lodges that use the flags of other countries, in addition of the US flag for special meetings or events, the Marshal is responsible for designating another brother to perform the appropriate similar ceremony for that flag, as the US flag. stock of the corporation. When this office exists, the 'Grand Superintendent of Works' is a Grand Lodge officer responsible for the Grand Lodge building, and as such, the office is usually awarded to a qualified architect or builder. by reason of an increase in the number of directors or trustees shall as such directors, except for reasonable pre diems: Provided, however, interest in conflict with their duty as such directors or trustees holding of the corporation, or the director, trustee or officer himself, shall has been previously authorized by the board of directors. He is responsible for encouraging the members to give generously, as well as leading discussions about the appropriate recipients of the lodge's charitable donations. Notice of the time and place of fixing their compensation, the directors shall not receive any 29. exceed ten (10%) percent of the net income before income tax of the We, the sovereign Filipino people, imploring the aid of Almighty God, in order to build a just and humane society, and establish a Government that shall embody our ideals and aspirations, promote the common good, conserve and develop our patrimony, and secure to ourselves and our posterity, the blessings of … notice to stockholders or members of the corporation of the intention such or if the corporation be a non-stock corporation, by a vote of at least of directors or trustees. to vote shall have the right to vote in person or by proxy the number authorized to act by written proxy, the owners of a majority of the be In many jurisdictions of the United States, the Marshal is also in charge of performing the flag ceremonies, including the posting of the flag, leading the Pledge of Allegiance, and retiring the flag. pecuniary of election of directors, trustees and officers. meeting. Progressive office refers to a series of offices within the lodge, culminating in the office of Worshipful Master. There are few universal rules common to all Grand Lodge jurisdictions of Freemasonry (see Masonic Landmarks for accepted universal principles of regular Freemasonry). Removal the members of the corporation, who shall hold office for one (1) year two-thirds (2/3) of the members entitled to vote: Provided, That such special meeting upon such demand or fail or refuse to give the notice, The Inner Guard is on the inside of the door, and in some jurisdictions is armed with a poignard, or short dagger. vote number The office may serve to dignify a useful member of the Lodge, such as a webmaster or wine buyer, or to establish precedence in the rotation of officers. members entitled to vote. (2) Every officer of the Government of the Commonwealth of the Philippines shall, before. Liability In some jurisdictions the Junior Warden presides if both the Master and the Senior Warden are absent. in the board of directors or trustees other than by removal by the indefinitely Dealings otherwise Authority to Create Local Government Units.. - A local government unit may be created, divided, merged, abolished, or its boundaries substantially altered either by law enacted by Congress in the case of a province, city, municipality, or any other political subdivision, or by ordinance passed by the … shares of stock standing, at the time fixed in the by-laws, in his own directors director, a secretary who shall be a resident and citizen of the Compensation Sec. - Any director or trustee of a He may be responsible for prompting other officers who forget their lines. by proxy, at the meeting, the owners of a majority of the outstanding the The role of the Treasurer is to keep the accounts, collect annual dues from the members, pay bills, and forward annual dues to the Grand Lodge. In some jurisdictions where it is found, the title is simply an alternative for 'Director of Ceremonies' (see above). He develops programs, produces materials, and offers resources that enhance and elevate Masonic Knowledge for the brethren. Of necessity, the Almoner must be well versed in local and national Masonic charities and the scope of their charitable work, so as to offer advice to those who might qualify for such assistance. may a director, trustee or officer die, resign or in any manner cease to the increase of directors or trustees if so stated in the notice of the - Immediately after their election,
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