Delaware Code Title 18 Sec. 6202 – Lodge system
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(a) A society is operating on the lodge system if it has a supreme governing body and subordinate lodges into which members are elected, initiated or admitted in accordance with its laws, rules and ritual. Subordinate lodges shall be required by the laws of the society to hold regular meetings at least once in each month in furtherance of the purposes of the society.
Terms Used In Delaware Code Title 18 Sec. 6202
- Laws: shall mean the society's certificate of incorporation, constitution and bylaws, however designated. See Delaware Code Title 18 Sec. 6204
- Lodge: shall mean subordinate member units of the society, known as camps, courts, councils, branches or by any other designation. See Delaware Code Title 18 Sec. 6204
- Month: means a calendar month, unless otherwise expressed. See Delaware Code Title 1 Sec. 302
- Rules: shall mean all rules, regulations or resolutions adopted by the supreme governing body or board of directors, which are intended to have general application to the members of the society. See Delaware Code Title 18 Sec. 6204
- Society: shall mean fraternal benefit society, unless otherwise indicated. See Delaware Code Title 18 Sec. 6204
(b) A society may, at its option, organize and operate lodges for children under the minimum age for adult membership. Membership and initiation in local lodges shall not be required of such children, nor shall they have a voice or vote in the management of the society.