Voting in Masonic meetings is determined by a majority, with each member entitled to one vote. The Grand Master or presiding Officer has a second or casting vote when necessary. The Grand Lodge may choose to delegate certain matters to the Grand Master or presiding Officer for determination. Votes are typically indicated by members raising one hand, with the outcome declared as carried or lost. However, if two members request a counted vote, and the request is deemed reasonable by the presiding Officer, a count is conducted under the supervision of the Grand Director of Ceremonies. This process ensures transparency and fairness in decision-making, while allowing for flexibility in handling specific issues as they arise.
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All matters are to be decided by a majority of votes, each member having one vote, and the Grand Master or Officer presiding a second or casting vote, unless the Grand Lodge think proper to leave any particular subject to the determination of the Grand Master or Officer presiding. Except in elections by ballot or voting papers, the votes are to be signified by each member holding up one hand, and the motion is then to be declared carried or lost; but if two members demand that the votes be counted, and such demand appear reasonable to the Grand Master or Officer presiding, the counting shall be conducted under the direction of the Grand Director of Ceremonies.