Montana Code 33-7-106. Lodge system
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33-7-106. Lodge system. (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, rules, and ritual. Subordinate lodges must be required by the laws of the society to hold regular meetings at least once a month in furtherance of the purposes of the society.
Terms Used In Montana Code 33-7-106
- Laws: means the society's articles of incorporation, charter, constitution, and bylaws. See Montana Code 33-7-108
- Lodge: means subordinate member units of the society, known as camps, courts, councils, or branches or by any other designation. See Montana Code 33-7-108
- Rules: means all rules, regulations, or resolutions that are adopted by the supreme governing body or board of directors and that are intended to have general application to the members of the society. See Montana Code 33-7-108
- Society: means a fraternal benefit society described in 33-7-105. See Montana Code 33-7-108
(2)A society may organize and operate lodges for children under the minimum age for adult membership. Membership and initiation in local lodges may not be required of children, and children may not have a voice or vote in the management of a society.