Election Procedures for Chapter Officers

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Who presides over the election of officers in the Chapter?

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Selected Patron outside of your Chapter

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Which of the following is NOT an elective officer position? Worthy Patron, Worthy Matron, Warder, Treasurer

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Warder

Answer explanation

See ritual pg. 183

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How are elective officers chosen?

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By a majority vote of the members present

Answer explanation

Stated in Ritual pg. 184 & in Annual Procedures drafted by GWM

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What happens if a candidate does not receive a majority of votes?

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The candidate with the fewest votes is dropped, and additional ballots are cast.

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Can any member in good standing be elected in any seat or appointed in any seat?

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Yes

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Can an election be carried out during a roundtable meeting?

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No

Answer explanation

No, your chapter must be open in due form (altar & ritualistic) with at least 7 Sisters and 1 Brother.

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What is required for a member to be eligible to vote in the election?

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They must be in good standing with no dues in arrears.

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Who appoints the appointed officers?

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Worthy Matron

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What is the consequence if the election procedures are not followed?

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The Grand Worthy Matron will appoint officers

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Where is the oath that elected and appointed officers take found?

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United National Constitution & Bylaws