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documents required of him by virtue of his office, draw all authorized
orders by the Lodge, on Treasurer, signed by the Worshipful Master
attested by himself with the seal attached. He shall have the seal in his
exclusive possession and be responsible therefor, should it be used
unlawfully. Receive all moneys due the lodge, pay it over to the
Treasurer, taking his receipt for the same; notify all members who are
in arrears six months, or any member who is in the arrears of........ for
dues, taxes and assessments combined; number and file all vouchers of
receipts and disbursements; submit a report quarterly; submit a full and
complete report of the statistical conditions of the Lodge of all
moneys received and expenses paid during the year, number of
members, admissions, suspensions, expulsions, delinquents,
etc., at the first regular meeting in December of each year, and
be prepared to surrender all books and property belonging to the
lodge at least one week before the expiration of his term of
office, or before his successor has been installed.
He shall also be required before entering upon the duties of his office,
to give a Bond for the sum of $.............................., to be approved by
the Lodge; the same to be executed to the Worshipful Master. For the
faithful performance of his duties he shall be exempted from all dues,
taxes and assessments and to receive during his term of office the
amount of $..............................per year, payable quarterly.
He may have an assistant appointed by the Worshipful Master, to
facilitate the business of his office.
The Assistant Secretary shall be exempted from all dues, taxes and
assessments during his term of office, and receive $....................per
year, payable quarterly.
SEC. 5. The Tyler shall attend to all communications of the Lodge;
keep the Lodge regalia clean and decent; keep the Lodge room warm
and comfortable; see that the Lodge's property is properly secured at
the closing of the Lodge; be responsible therefor should it be removed
from the Lodge; report the loss or any damage of the same; serve all
notices, etc., from the Worshipful Master find Secretary not sent
through the mails. For the faithful performance of his duties he
shall be exempted from monthly dues during his term of office
and receive the amount of $.................... for each degree
conferred. The Brother performing his duties during his
absence shall receive the same compensation.
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