The document outlines the procedure for the annual appointment of Grand Officers by the Grand Master during the installation ceremony. Key positions include the Pro Grand Master, Deputy Grand Master, Assistant Grand Masters, and various wardens, chaplains, registrars, and directors of ceremonies, among others. The Grand Master has the authority to appoint additional roles such as Deputy Grand Secretaries and a Grand Orator, with specific limits on the number of appointees for certain positions. Casual vacancies among Grand Officers can be filled at the Grand Master’s discretion. Notably, Metropolitan, Provincial, and District Grand Masters, along with other specified roles, are considered Grand Officers by virtue of their positions and transition to Past Grand Officers upon relinquishing their appointments, following Rule 5. This structure ensures a clear hierarchy and continuity within the Masonic organization.
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Upon the annual installation of the Grand Master he shall appoint the following Grand Officers, who are thereupon to be installed or invested in antient form: Pro Grand Master (subject to Rule 16). Deputy Grand Master. Assistant Grand Master or Masters. Senior Grand Warden. Junior Grand Warden. President of the Board of General Purposes. Grand Chaplain. Grand Registrar. Grand Secretary. Grand Chancellor. President of the Masonic Charitable Foundation. Deputy President of the Board of General Purposes. Deputy President of the Masonic Charitable Foundation. Grand Director of Ceremonies. Grand Sword Bearer. Grand Superintendent of Works. Grand Treasurer. Deputy Grand Chaplain. Deputy Grand Registrar. Deputy Grand Directors of Ceremonies. Deputy Grand Sword Bearer. Two Deputy Grand Superintendents of Works. Four Senior Grand Deacons. Four Junior Grand Deacons. Two Assistant Grand Chaplains. Two Assistant Grand Registrars. Eight Assistant Grand Directors of Ceremonies. Two Assistant Grand Sword Bearers. Two Assistant Grand Superintendents of Works. Grand Organist. Two Grand Standard Bearers. Four Assistant Grand Standard Bearers. Deputy Grand Organist. Grand Pursuivant. Three Assistant Grand Pursuivants. Nineteen Grand Stewards. He may also appoint not more than two Deputy Grand Secretaries, a Deputy Grand Chancellor, a Grand Orator, not more than two Assistant Grand Secretaries and not more than two Assistant Grand Chancellors. Casual vacancies among the Grand Officers may be filled by the Grand Master. Note. Metropolitan, Provincial and District Grand Masters, Pro Metropolitan, Provincial and District Grand Masters and Grand Inspectors, though not subject to annual reappointment, are by virtue of their offices Grand Officers. They become Past Grand Officers upon relinquishing their appointments and take precedence in accordance with Rule 5.