constitution - Grand Encampment of Knights Templar, USA

Bylaws--Part One 13distribution.ARTICLE XIIISTANDING COMMITTEESSection 121. Immediately after his installation the Grand Commander shall appointStanding Committees as follows:JURISPRUDENCE ................................. 5 members progressiveFINANCIAL REVIEW .................... 1 member joint YR Comm.FINANCE ................................ 5 members progressive each yearEDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION ......... 5 members progressiveLIFE MEMBERSHIP INV. COMM 1 member joint YR Comm.MEMBERSHIP ................................. 1member joint YR Comm.PATRIOTIC ACTIVITIES ................. 3 members one year each.TIME AND PLACE ......................... 1 member joint YR Comm.RESOLUTIONS ..................... 3 members progressive three yearUNFINISHED BUSINESS .... 3 members progressive three yearWhere appointments to Committees are for more than one yearprogressive terms, appointments by the Grand Commander for lesserlength of term will be made to fill such vacancies as needed.a. Special Committees may be appointed at the will and pleasure of theGrand Commander. Such Special Committees expire at the next AnnualConclave of the Grand Commandery unless carried over by the newlyinstalled Grand Commander.b. Any subject may be referred to such committee as the GrandCommander of the Grand Commandery deems proper and it shall make areport in writing, and submit a complete report of its activities andrecommendations to the next Stated Conclave.c. Unless otherwise provided, the first named shall be the Chairman.Note: See Section 112bSection 122.The Jurisprudence Committee shall consist of five members. Progressivecommittee membership will continue as now established with the GrandCommander appointing one member each year for a three year term. It shallconsider all decisions upon questions of Templar Law and usage reported by theGrand Commander and such other matter as may be referred to it by him or bythe Grand Commandery, and its conclusions, and recommendations shall bereported to the Grand Commandery. The committee, when called upon, shallgive opinions on the legislative, judicial and executive functions of the GrandCommandery and the Constituent Commanderies, and on the prerogatives,powers and duties of the officers and members thereof. It shall advise on allquestions of Templar Law and report upon all proposed amendments to the