constitution - Grand Encampment of Knights Templar, USA

Bylaws--Part Three 33BY LAWSPART THREEPENAL CODEARTICLE XXXVIGENERAL PROVISIONSSection 381. In the conduct of all trials and all proceedings incident thereto, thedisciplinary rules adopted by the Grand Encampment shall be observed.Section 382. The violation of Masonic or Templar Law, or of the code of Christianethics shall subject a Knight to such punishment as his Commandery shalldetermine. The manner and circumstances of trial shall be those laiddown in the forms for Templar trials by the Grand Encampment. All thecircumstances attending thereon, including the effect of suspension orexpulsion by Lodge, Chapter, or Council, of appeals or restoration, shallbe those contained in the Grand Encampment statutes.ARTICLE XXXVIIINDEFINITE SUSPENSIONSection 391. No member shall be suspended for other than non-payment of dues exceptby a majority vote. At least thirty days previously, such member shallhave been notified in writing, to his last known address, to appear at thetime it is proposed to act upon the matter and opportunity given him to beheard. The Commander cannot declare him suspended until theCommandery has so voted.a. Suspension for non-payment of dues shall be automatic with no furtheraction required, when the member is two (2) years in arrears, provided heshall have been so notified by certified mail at his last known address, atleast thirty days prior to December 31 st . Personal contact is highlyrecommended.ARTICLE XXXVIIIREINSTATEMENTSection 401. When a Knight Templar has been suspended or expelled from hisCommandery solely because of his suspension, or expulsion from hisLodge, Chapter, or Council, restoration in such Lodge, Chapter orCouncil, shall entitle him to restoration in his Commandery on writtenapplication and a majority vote at a Stated Conclave.Section 402. When a Knight Templar has been suspended from his Commanderysolely because of non-payment of dues to the Commandery, he may be