Do any of you know how a lodge's rules and regulations work with regards to masonic law? Both in general, but also specially in Texas?
They are clearly outlined in the ritual, and I know how they are usually used in a lodge. But if you for instance look in the GLoTX law they are not mentioned one single time which gives me some worries about how legally binding they are?
What prevents a lodge from ignoring them if they are not mentioned in GL law, and what would the consequence of breaking them be?
As I understand they are supposed to be a collection of all the decision that the lodge has made on how it should operation, function, what should be allowed etc. Guess that technially and long term motion made and accepted by the lodge should be updated in the rules and regulations or?
Any technical ligth someone can shed would be appreciate.
They are clearly outlined in the ritual, and I know how they are usually used in a lodge. But if you for instance look in the GLoTX law they are not mentioned one single time which gives me some worries about how legally binding they are?
What prevents a lodge from ignoring them if they are not mentioned in GL law, and what would the consequence of breaking them be?
As I understand they are supposed to be a collection of all the decision that the lodge has made on how it should operation, function, what should be allowed etc. Guess that technially and long term motion made and accepted by the lodge should be updated in the rules and regulations or?
Any technical ligth someone can shed would be appreciate.