Notices of motion for amendments to the Book of Constitutions and general regulations require written submission to the Grand Secretary at least seven days prior to the regular meeting of the Board of General Purposes before a Quarterly Communication. This ensures that proposed additions, alterations, or amendments are included in the agenda for that meeting. Members wishing to propose amendments to existing motions must also notify the Grand Secretary in writing, specifying the exact terms of their amendments, within the same timeframe. Both the original motion and any proposed amendments are then printed in the paper of business for consideration during the Quarterly Communication. This process emphasizes the importance of timely communication and formal procedures in the governance of the Craft, ensuring that all members are informed and can participate in discussions regarding constitutional changes.
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Notice of any motion which proposes to make any addition to, or alteration or amendment of, these general Laws and Regulations, or to alter or affect the general practice of the Craft, shall be delivered to the Grand Secretary in writing not less than seven days before the regular meeting of the Board of General Purposes immediately preceding a Quarterly Communication in order that it may be printed in the paper of business for such Quarterly Communication. Any member of the Grand Lodge desiring to move an amendment to such motion shall give notice in writing to the Grand Secretary of his intention to move and of the precise terms of his proposed amendment not less than seven days before the regular meeting of the Board of General Purposes immediately preceding the Quarterly Communication of the Grand Lodge next following. The original motion and any such proposed amendments to it shall be printed in the paper of business for that Quarterly Communication and be thereat brought under consideration and decided upon.