The document outlines the procedures for the nomination, election, and installation of the Grand Master within the Masonic organization. Nominations occur annually at the Grand Lodge in December, followed by elections at the March Grand Lodge. The elected Grand Master is installed on the day of the Grand Festival or another date of his choosing if it is his first election. In the event of a vacancy due to death or resignation, the Pro Grand Master, or in their absence, the Deputy Grand Master, an Assistant Grand Master, or the Grand Wardens, must promptly summon the Grand Lodge to elect a new Grand Master, who will be installed at a later date. During any vacancy, the Pro Grand Master assumes the responsibilities of the Grand Master, with succession following to the Deputy Grand Master and then to an Assistant Grand Master if necessary. This ensures continuity of leadership and governance within the organization.
December 4th, 2025
February 10th, 2026
boc constitutional
constitutional documents
The Grand Master shall, according to antient usage, be nominated at the Grand Lodge in December in every year, and at the ensuing Grand Lodge in March the election shall take place. The Grand Master, so elected, shall be installed on the day of the Grand Festival, or, in the case of his first election, either on that day or some other day to be selected by him. Should the Grand Master die or resign, the Pro Grand Master, or failing him the Deputy Grand Master, or failing him an Assistant Grand Master, or failing him the Grand Wardens, shall, as soon as may be practicable, summon the Grand Lodge for the purpose of electing a new Grand Master who shall be installed at a convenient date thereafter. From the day of election the Grand Master shall exercise the powers and prerogatives of the office. Vacancy in office of Grand Master During the vacancy in the Grand Mastership, the Pro Grand Master shall act as Grand Master until a new Grand Master is elected. If there be no Pro Grand Master then the Deputy Grand Master and, if there be no Deputy Grand Master, then an Assistant Grand Master, shall act.