Section 1:
This Council shall be known as Lebanon Council No. 56, Royal and Select Masters.

Section 1:
The stated assemblies of the council shall be on the third Tuesday of each month, immediately after the Lebanon Chapter #64 meeting,  with the exception of July and August which may become dark at the vote of the members present at the stated assembly in June.

Section 2:
The stated assembly of this Council shall convene with Chapter and Commandery at
7:00 p.m. In the Masonic Temple located at 191 W. Second St. in Lebanon, Missouri.

Section 3:
Special assemblies may be called at the pleasure of the Illustrious Master, or in his absence, the Deputy Master, or the Principal Conductor of the Work, according to seniority, when in his or their judgement a special assembly is necessary. The call for such assembly must state the business to be considered and no other business shall be transacted but that for which the meeting was called.

Section 1:
The total fees for the Council Degrees shall be Twenty Dollars (20.00) and shall accompany the petition.

Section 1:
The annual dues of this Council shall be $10.00, payable on January First of each year in advance.

Section 2:
Delinquent members who are overdue, in payment of dues as of June 1 shall be suspended from the Council for non-payment of dues. Dues may be remitted on request by member and for good reason after vote of members present.

Section 3:
A Select Master who has fifty Years of Membership in Good-Standing is exempt from further payment of dues. His dues shall be remitted by the Council.
 
 

Section 1:
The elective officers of this Council shall be selected by paper ballot at the first stated meeting in May. They are the Illustrious Master, Deputy Master, Principal Conductor of the Work, Treasurer and Recorder.

Section 2:
Officers appointed by Illustrious Master are: Captain of the Guard, Conductor of the Council, Marshal, Steward, Chaplain, and Sentinel.

Section 3:
The elective and Appointed Officers shall be regularly installed at or before the first stated assembly in June.

Section 4:
All Officers except the Treasurer and Recorder shall serve without compensation.

Section 5:
The Treasurer shall receive as compensation for his services the sum of Twenty five ($25.00) per year.

Section 6:
The Recorder shall receive as compensation for his service the sum of $200.00 per annum.
 
 

Section 1:
The Council shall not be opened unless there be present at least nine Select Masters who are members of this Council and qualified to vote therein. In the absence of the Illustrious Master, Deputy Master, and Principal Conductor of the Work, the Council may be opened for the transaction of business or the conferring of degrees by any Past Illustrious Master of this Council.

Section 1:
Each member of this Council is entitled to become a Life Member and receive a Life Membership Card upon payment of the required assessment levied by the Grand Council, the amount is variable according to the age of the recipient and current Council dues. A Life Member is exempt from further dues payment regardless of future dues escalation and the Council benefits with annuity in perpetuity.

Section 1:
The order of business for stated assemblies shall be at the discretion of the Illustrious Master. The following is only a suggested format.

a. Reading of the unapproved minutes.
b. Petitions presented.
c. Reports of committees.
d. Balloting.
e.Reports of standing committees.
f. Reports of select committees
g. Unfinished business.
h. New Business.
i. Reports of sickness and distress.
j. Introduction of guests.

Section 1:
These by-laws may be changed, amended, or repealed by a majority vote at a stated assembly, when submitted in writing at least one month prior to the time of the vote.

Section 2:
These by-laws and any proposed changes thereof must conform to the Constitution, Laws, and edicts of the Grand Council of Cryptic Masons of Missouri.. Any contradictions with the Constitution, Laws and Edicts cited above will be render that portion of these by-laws null and void immediately and without written proposal or vote requirement.

Section 3:
Changes and amendments to the by-laws shall be sent to the Grand Council for concurrence.

Section 4:
These by-laws supersede all previous By-laws, Resolutions, and proposals not embodied herein.

Section 5:
Each new member shall receive a current copy of the By-laws as soon as practicable after his greeting.

Section 6:
Separate page(s) shall be attached to the By-laws to record the amedment number, date approved, date posted. Article, section, identification and phaseology.

Suggested Example:

Amend.#1, 3/16/89 posted 3/16/89

Change Art.IV: dues, Sect. L line l to read:
"...plus $6.00" in lieu of "plus $5.00".