CHAPTER 1 

The Grand Lodge, Name, Style, Title, and Jurisdiction

 

SEC. 1-1 CORPORATE NAME.

The corporate name of this Grand Body is THE GRAND LODGE OF NORTH CAROLINA. [Appendix: Civil Charter of The Grand Lodge].

1.       This Grand Lodge shall be styled THE GRAND LODGE OF ANCIENT, FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS OF NORTH CAROLINA.

2.       The proper initials are A. F. & A. M.

3.       The honorary title is THE MOST WORSHIPFUL GRAND LODGE OF NORTH CAROLINA which shall be used in the ceremonies of opening and closing, in the title of reports, and in the labors of the Grand Lodge. [27-7.2; 36-10.5; 37-1.2; 37-1].

 

SEC. 1-2 OFFICERS OF THE CORPORATION.

The officers of the corporation shall be as follows:

1.       The Grand Master shall be the President.

2.       The Grand Secretary shall be the Secretary.

3.       The Grand Treasurer shall be the Treasurer.

 

SEC. 1-3 NO DIRECTORS.

There shall be no directors: its corporate business shall be conducted at its communications as provided in THE CODE. [Chapter 18].

 

SEC. 1-4 TERRITORIAL JURISDICTION.

The territorial jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge shall embrace the entire State of North Carolina.