THE MASONIC CODE OF WISCONSIN Adopted by the Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons of Wisconsin 2016 Revised Edition © 1966 Copyright The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons of Wisconsin TABLE OF CONTENTS CONSTITUTION OF THE GRAND LODGE Articles 1 to 20 Article Subject Page Preamble .................................................................................................................................................................. 1 1 Title ......................................................................................................................................................................... 1 2 Laws Defined and Classified ................................................................................................................................... 1 3 Territorial Jurisdiction and Powers ......................................................................................................................... 2 4 Membership of Grand Lodge .................................................................................................................................. 2 5 Representatives and Delegates ................................................................................................................................ 2 6 Officers .................................................................................................................................................................... 2 7 Annual Communication .......................................................................................................................................... 4 8 Voting ...................................................................................................................................................................... 4 9 Constituent Lodges .................................................................................................................................................. 5 10 Amendment of Constitution .................................................................................................................................... 5 LAWS OF THE GRAND LODGE Chapters 21 to 50 Chapter Subject Page 21 Laws ........................................................................................................................................................................ 6 22 Grand Master ........................................................................................................................................................... 6 23 Deputy Grand Master .............................................................................................................................................. 9 24 Grand Treasurer ....................................................................................................................................................... 9 25 Grand Secretary ....................................................................................................................................................... 9 26 Grand Lecturer ...................................................................................................................................................... 11 27 Other Grand Officers ............................................................................................................................................. 11 28 Grand Trustees ...................................................................................................................................................... 11 29 Committees of Grand Lodge ................................................................................................................................. 13 30 Compensation ........................................................................................................................................................ 19 31 Revenues ............................................................................................................................................................... 20 32 Disbersements ....................................................................................................................................................... 21 33 Investments ............................................................................................................................................................ 22 34 Financial Reports ................................................................................................................................................... 23 35 Audit of Books ...................................................................................................................................................... 23 36 Grand Lodge Seal .................................................................................................................................................. 24 37 Recognition of Other Organizations ...................................................................................................................... 24 38 Rules for Government of Grand Lodge ................................................................................................................. 25 39 Wisconsin Benevolent Activities Board ................................................................................................................ 27 40 Wisconsin Board of Masonic Service and Assistance .......................................................................................... 29 42 Bonds of Officers .................................................................................................................................................. 31 43 Area Administrator System ................................................................................................................................... 32 44 Past Grand Masters’ Association .......................................................................................................................... 33 45 Wisconsin Masonic Journal ................................................................................................................................... 34 46 District Deputy System ......................................................................................................................................... 35 ii REGULATIONS FOR LODGES Chapters 51 to 100 Chapter Subject Page 51 Lodges Under Dispensation .................................................................................................................................. 36 52 Lodges, Charter, Location, Masonic Temples ...................................................................................................... 37 53 Consolidation of Lodges ....................................................................................................................................... 40 54 Surrender or Forfeiture of Charter ......................................................................................................................... 40 55 Members of Lodges ............................................................................................................................................... 41 56 Worshipful Master ................................................................................................................................................. 43 57 Officers of Lodges ................................................................................................................................................. 46 58 Election of Officers ............................................................................................................................................... 47 59 Installation of Officers ........................................................................................................................................... 48 60 Trustees of Lodges ................................................................................................................................................ 49 61 By-Laws of Lodges .............................................................................................................................................. 50 62 Expenditures by Lodges ........................................................................................................................................ 51 63 Charity ................................................................................................................................................................... 51 64 Lodge Rooms ........................................................................................................................................................ 52 65 Communication Of Lodges ................................................................................................................................... 53 66 Qualifications of Applicants for Degrees .............................................................................................................. 55 68 Petitions for Degrees ............................................................................................................................................. 56 69 Fees for Degrees .................................................................................................................................................... 57 70 Interviewing Committee .......................................................................................................................................