Iowa Code 512B.4 – Lodge system
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1. A society is operating on the lodge system if it has a supreme governing body and subordinate lodges into which members are elected, initiated, or admitted in accordance with its laws, regulations, and ritual. Subordinate lodges shall be required by the laws of the society to hold regular meetings at least once in each month in furtherance of the purposes of the society.
Terms Used In Iowa Code 512B.4
- Laws: means the society's articles of incorporation, constitution, and bylaws, however designated. See Iowa Code 512B.2
- Lodge: means a subordinate member unit of the society, whether known as a camp, court, council, branch, or by any other designation. See Iowa Code 512B.2
- month: means a calendar month, and the word "year" and the abbreviation "A. See Iowa Code 4.1
- Regulations: means all regulations, or resolutions adopted by the supreme governing body or board of directors which are intended to have general application to the members of the society. See Iowa Code 512B.2
- Society: means a fraternal benefit society, unless otherwise indicated. See Iowa Code 512B.2
2. A society may organize and operate lodges for children under the minimum age for adult membership. Membership and initiation in local lodges shall not be required of children, nor shall children have a voice or vote in the management of the society.