Amendments to Rules and Regulations

Except as provided in the bylaws, a proposed amendment may be submitted by a Class 1 member or by action of the Board of Directors.

Must be sent to the Grand Secretary in writing at least sixty days before the annual meeting and made available thirty days prior.

Notice must show the entire proposed text, new/deleted language, and a purpose statement (under 100 words).

Urgent amendments can be presented by the Jurisprudence and Legislation Committee.

Proposed amendments must be submitted to and reported upon by the Jurisprudence and Legislation Committee.

Can be modified by DeMolay International, but the modification must be germane.

Adoption requires a two-thirds affirmative vote of the Class 1 members present and voting.

Effective at the close of the meeting where adopted, unless otherwise provided.

The Board of Directors may amend the rules and regulations, but not provisions governing honors, membership eligibility, Chapter sponsorship, ritual, or amendment procedures.

These amendments require 10 or more Board votes and become effective upon adoption.

The voting members of DeMolay International retain the right to amend any section of the rules and regulations.

Rules and regulations amended by voting members cannot be amended by the Board for 18 months from the effective date of the voting members' amendment.