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OFFICIAL NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING
January 7, 2019
FROM IMPERIAL BYLAWS IOWA CORPORATION ARTICLE 25
ARTICLE 25

§ 325.4 When Elected. Each temple must elect its officers and representatives at its annual meeting in January unless its bylaws allow the election to
occur at the templeʼs stated meeting in December.
Amend. 1987
§ 325.5 Ballot.
(a) Separate Ballot. Election of officers shall be by a majority vote of those present and voting. When there is more than one candidate for election to a
particular office, a separate written ballot is required. A blanket ballot is prohibited.
Amend. 2012
(b) Retention. The ballots cast in any contested election for temple office shall be retained in the custody of the Recorder for a period of 90 days fol-
lowing the election, after which they may be destroyed unless the Imperial Potentate otherwise orders.
Amend. 1978
(c) Void Ballot. Blank ballots or ballots containing any markings other than the name of a candidate nominated from the floor are not votes and are not
to be considered for any purpose.
Add. 2006
§ 325.6 Time of Election. Nominations must commence not later than 9:00 p.m. and when that hour arrives all other business must cease and
none may be transacted until the election is concluded.
Amend. 1972 b
§ 325.7 Other Officers. The temple may elect such other officers as it’s bylaws provide.
§ 325.8 Nomination. Candidates for office and Representative must be placed in nomination from the floor.
Amend. 1993
§ 325.9 Leadership Search Committee. The Board of Directors may appoint a committee consisting of not more than five (5) Nobles to study the
qualifications of possible candidates for elective office in the temple. This committee may report their findings to the Board of Directors and/or
to the temple members in the form of a nomination at a temple election. This committee may also consult with the Chief Rabban on his appoint-
ments if so requested.
Add. 2001
§ 325.10 Representatives.
(a) Single Ballot. Where a temple elects more than one Representative, all candidates must be balloted for on one written ballot.
(b) Complete Ballot. Each member voting must vote only for the total number of Representatives to be elected, otherwise his ballot cannot be
counted as a vote.
(c) Majority Vote. A majority vote of those present and voting is necessary to elect each Representative.
(d) Election. Only those candidates who receive a majority vote shall be declared elected.
(e) Successive Ballots. Successive written ballots must then be taken in the same manner on other candidates until all Representatives are elected.
(f) Highest Vote. If more candidates receive a majority vote than the number of representatives to be elected, then those receiving the greatest
number of votes shall be declared elected.
(g) Void Ballot. Blank ballots or ballots containing any markings other than the name of a candidate nominated from the floor are not votes and
are not to be considered for any purpose.
Amend. 2006
§ 325.11 Election Regulations.
(a) Electioneering. A candidate for an elected office in a Shrine temple may print, publish and circulate during the year he is seeking the elected
office, a résumé consisting of his educational background, his vocational history, and his Masonic and Shrine record. Except as provided in the
prior sentence, the printing, publication, circulating or distribution of resolutions, letters, telegrams, tickets, email or other devices, by a unit,
club, Noble, or group of Nobles, suggesting, recommending, opposing, or containing the names of proposed candidates for office in the temple is
prohibited.
(b) Expenditures Prohibited. The expenditure of money for gifts, favors, or entertainment on behalf of a candidate for elected office is prohibited.
(c) Violation. For any violation of (a) or (b), the Imperial Potentate may suspend any offending Noble, and he may declare the election of the
officers void and order a new election.
(d) Notice. At least one week prior to the annual meeting or any election, the temple Recorder shall mail to each member a notice thereof
containing this section. Amend. 2011

Illustrious Potentate Recorder

This announcement is the official notice required by 325.11 (d) above
PLEASE WEAR YOUR FEZ

2019 DUES CARD REQUIRED FOR ADMISSION AND VOTING

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