CHAPTER VIII
STATE COUNCILS
Powers and Authority
SEC. 56. (a) State Councils are hereby authorized and directed, at
the annual meeting thereof, to take into consideration all matters
whatever relating to the well-being and good order and laws of the
society in the state, or throughout the Order, and pass votes and res-
olutions in reference thereto, and make report thereof to the
Supreme Council for action, and said councils may make laws for
their own government and for the government of the local councils
within the state, in all matters not in conflict with the constitution,
laws, rules and regulations of the Supreme Council, or the Board of
Directors, and may make laws and rules for their enforcement. No
law or regulation adopted by any State Council shall be effective until
approved by the Board of Directors to whom such law or regulation
shall be transmitted for approval or disapproval by the State Deputy.
(b) State Councils shall cause all financial books and records of the
State Council and affiliated units to be audited annually by a certified
or chartered public accountant who shall provide a written opinion
on the condition of said State Council and affiliated units. A copy of
the written opinion, including financial statements, shall be made a
part of the State Council proceedings.
Levy Assessments
SEC. 57. State Councils are hereby given power to levy, collect and
enforce such assessments upon the councils or membership in the
state as they may find necessary for the defraying of their legitimate
expenses. Councils failing to pay such assessments or Supreme
Council assessments shall not be entitled to representation in their
State Council until they do pay the same and any arrears.
Vacancies
SEC. 58. Appointments to fill vacancies in any office of the State
Council shall be made for the unexpired term by the State Officers. In
case of any vacancy in the office of alternate to the Supreme Council,
such vacancy shall be filled by the State Deputy.
Term of Service — State Deputy
SEC. 59. A member who has served four terms in the office of State
Deputy shall be ineligible for election to that office.
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CHAPTER IX
STATE DEPUTIES
Powers and Duties
SEC. 60. A State Deputy shall be elected as herebefore provided in
jurisdictions where a State Council exists, to hold office for the term
of one year. He shall —
Executive Officer
1. Be the chief executive officer of the Order in the state and the
representative of the Board of Directors and the Supreme Knight.
Preside Over Meetings, Etc.
2. Preside at all meetings of the State Council and shall be ex-offi-
cio a member of all committees of said council. In the absence or
inability of the State Deputy, the State Secretary shall execute all of
the duties of the State Deputy. In the absence of the State Deputy and
State Secretary, the obligation of executing the duties of the State
Deputy shall devolve on the other State Officers in the order in which
they are named in Section 12(c) of the Constitution of the Order.
Same Powers As District Deputies
3. Have all the rights and powers hereinafter conferred upon the
District Deputies.
Create Districts
4. Upon taking office, divide the state into districts, which shall be
subject to the approval of the Supreme Knight or the Board of
Directors.
Appoint District Deputies
5. Nominate and appoint a District Deputy subject to the approval
of the Supreme Knight and who shall be a member in good standing,
whether an insurance or associate member, for each of the duly
approved districts within the state, and shall have the direction and
supervision of all District Deputies so appointed whose terms shall
expire on June 30 each year. Except for unusual circumstances as
determined by the Supreme Knight upon the recommendation of the
State Deputy, a member who has served four terms in the office of
District Deputy shall be ineligible for appointment to that office.
Make Reports
6. Make a written report on the conditions of the Order within his
state to the State Council at its annual meeting, and may be required
to make reports from time to time by the Supreme Knight or Board of
Directors.
Other Powers and Duties
7. Possess such other powers and perform such other duties as the
laws of the Order prescribe.
Supervise Knighthood Degree
8. Supervise the exemplification of the Knighthood (Third) Degree.
Expenses
SEC. 61. The necessary expenses of the State Deputy, which are
chargeable to the Supreme Council, shall be paid from the General
Account upon bills to be rendered.
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CHAPTER X
DISTRICT AND TERRITORIAL DEPUTIES
Powers and Duties
SEC. 62. District Deputies shall be appointed as heretofore provid-
ed and shall hold office at the pleasure of the State Deputy, but not
longer than his elected term.
District and Territorial Deputies shall —
Supervise Councils
1. Have general control and supervision of the councils within their
respective districts, and shall be responsible for the enforcement of
laws and rules of the Order in and by said council.
Degrees
2. Have charge of the exemplification of the Formation (Second)
Degree.
Inspect Books, Etc.
3. Inspect the books, vouchers and accounts of councils within the
district, and may at any time demand them for examination.
Install Officers
4. Install the officers of councils.
Councils To Obey
5. Be recognized when a District Deputy as a special representative
of the State Deputy, and when a Territorial Deputy as the special rep-
resentative of the Supreme Knight, and the various council officers
and members shall implicitly obey his ruling and decisions in all mat-
ters of disputes or otherwise, and all lawful orders made by him.
Cause Ceremonial Exemplification
6. Assume the responsibility of seeing to it that the candidates for
degrees in each council receive the required degrees as expeditiously
as possible.
Cause Accounts To Be Properly Kept
7. Cause the accounts of councils in his district to be kept in the
books furnished by the Supreme Secretary, and in the manner provid-
ed by law.
Report Suspensions
8. Report at once to the Supreme Secretary any deposition or sus-
pension made by him.
Take Books, Etc.
9. In case of a dissolution of a council, to take the proper books and
papers of said council for the benefit of the Order.
Direct Trustees
10. Direct and assign duties to trustees of councils when deemed
advisable so to do.
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