Masonic questions that cannot be resolved between the involved parties, excluding those covered by Rule 181 or Rule 182, must be documented in writing. The submission process varies based on jurisdiction. For issues related to a refusal by the Grand Secretary to issue a certificate under Rule 164(a)(ii), or concerning a Lodge member in areas lacking a Metropolitan, Provincial, or District Grand Master, the question is directed to the Grand Secretary, who presents it to the Board of General Purposes. Conversely, for questions arising in connection with a Lodge member in Metropolitan Areas, Provinces, or Districts, the inquiry is submitted to the respective Metropolitan, Provincial, or District Grand Secretary. This official then forwards the matter to the appropriate Grand Master. Adhering to these procedures ensures proper handling and resolution of Masonic inquiries.
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Any Masonic question other than one coming under Rule 181 or Rule 182 which cannot be settled between the parties to it shall be reduced into writing and delivered as follows: Under Rule 164(a) or not in Metropolitan Areas, Provinces and Districts (a) If in relation to a refusal by the Grand Secretary to grant a certificate under Rule 164(a)(ii), or a question arising in, or in connection with a member of, a Lodge in a place where no Metropolitan, Provincial or District Grand Master has jurisdiction to the Grand Secretary, who shall lay the same before the Board of General Purposes. In Metropolitan Areas, Provinces and Districts (b) Subject to (a) above if arising in, or in connection with a member of, a Lodge in a Metropolitan Area, Province or District to the Metropolitan, Provincial or District Grand Secretary, who shall lay the same before the Metropolitan, Provincial or District Grand Master.