The document outlines regulations regarding the tenure of a Lodge Master. A Brother may not serve as Master of the same Lodge for more than two consecutive years, unless a dispensation is granted by the Grand Master or, in specific jurisdictions, by the Metropolitan, Provincial, or District Grand Master in cases of necessity. After completing a term, a Brother may be re-elected only after a one-year absence from the position. This rule does not apply to a Prince of the Blood Royal who appoints a Deputy; however, it does apply to the Deputy. Additionally, no Brother may serve as Master of multiple Lodges simultaneously without obtaining a dispensation from the Grand Master or, if the Lodges are within the same District, from the District Grand Master. These regulations ensure leadership rotation and prevent concentration of authority within the Lodge structure.
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Except when required to do so by Rule 107 or Rule 108, no Brother shall continue Master of the same Lodge for more than two years in succession, unless by a dispensation, which may be granted by the Grand Master, or in a Metropolitan Area, Province or District by the Metropolitan, Provincial or District Grand Master, in cases of necessity; but he may again be elected after he has been out of office one year. This regulation shall not apply to a Prince of the Blood Royal who appoints a Deputy, but it shall apply to the Deputy. Master of more than one Lodge at same time No Brother shall be Master of two or more Lodges at the same time without a dispensation from the Grand Master, or, if the Lodges are in the same District, then from the District Grand Master.