The document outlines the procedure for filling vacancies in regular offices within a Masonic Lodge, excluding the office of Master. When a vacancy occurs, the position is to be filled for the remainder of the year through election or appointment, adhering to the standard method for that office. The individual selected must not currently hold a regular office in the Lodge at the time the vacancy arises. If an election is necessary, proper notice must be included in the summons to inform members of the upcoming election. This ensures transparency and adherence to established protocols, maintaining the integrity of Lodge operations. The document emphasizes the importance of timely communication and compliance with traditional practices in the selection process for Lodge officers.
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If a vacancy shall occur in a regular office other than that of Master, such office shall be filled for the remainder of the year by the election or appointment (according to the normal method of filling the office) of a member not serving a regular office in the Lodge at the time the vacancy occurred. If an election be required, due notice thereof shall appear on the summons.