Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-08-03
Constitution of the Subdivisions.

Article ST This shall be Subdivision
of Division Of the Democratic
Castle. "
Article 2d.-Sec. Ist.-The officers of this
subdivision shall consist Of a President,
Secretary, Treasurer Auditor, and Exec
utive Committee, consisting Of three per-
sons, all Of whom shall be elected for the
term of one year, at the first meeting OF the
subdivision in the month Of May IN each
year
Sc I'd. The President shall preside at al
meetings Of the sub-division-shal give the
casting vote whenever there is tie. When
taking his seat at each meeting, he shall
make such suggestions rs he may deem adj
visable to promote the interest of the sub
division, but shall not enter into any dis
cussion while presiding He shall call spe-
call meetings OF the subdivision, and shall
perform such other duties as may be pre-
scribed in the Bylaws. In the absence Of
the President, the members present shall
appoint one of their number Chairman pro
tenn, who shall perform, during that meet
ing, all the duties of the President.
Sec. Sd. The Secretary, Treasurer and
Auditor shall perform such duties as may be
prescribed in the Bylaws
Sec 4th. The Executive Committee shall
initiate all members presented and accept
ed by the subdivision. The officers shall be
tried before them for impeachment and
they shall inpartially hear all charges against
members laid before them, but shall sus-
pend their opinion in all cases until adjudg-
ed in the manner prescribed in the Bylaws.
They shall select referees to try charges
against members and shall perform such
other duties as may be prescribed in the
Bylaws.
Article 3d.-AlI members shall be deemed
innocent until proven guilty, nor shall any
member be expelled unless by the Judgment
Of referees imparitiaIly chosen by the Exc
cutiye Committee
Article 4th.-No noble or regal title shall
ever be introduced into this subdivision
Article 5th.-No member shall be allowed
to discuss any subject Of a religious sectarian
nature IN this subdivision, nor shall any
member be allowed TO speak more than
twice, or more than FIVE minutes each time
on the same subject, without leave first OBJ
tanned of the subdivision.
Article 6th.-No more than majority Of
members shall be required to admit persons
as membera Of this subdivision.
Article 7th.-No person shall be admit
ted as a member Of this subdivision unless
first subscribing to creed and constitution Of
this sub-diyiion, aud answering inthe aifir-
NATIVE the inteTrogtories propounded TO can
didates for admission
Article Sth.-The finances of this sub, d.
vision and the manner Of holding the cleo
tion thereof shall be governed by the By
Laws.
Article 9th.-No amendment to this Con
stitution, nor Bylaw, nor Regulation, shall
ever be made in this subdivision which
shall conflict with the Constitution of the
United States or any law thereof or with
the Constitution Of the State Of Pennsylya-
MIA OF any law thereof
Article l0th.-In order to preserve uni
formity, no alteration or amendment shall be
made to this Constitution. unless passed by
the votes of two thirds of the members pres
ent at subsequent meeting from the one
at which they shall have been presented,
and ratified by the votes of two-thirds Of
the delegates at the Division 0f which Shi-
subdivision is a part, and, when so ratified,
shall be an amendment for all and each of
sub divisions of the Division of which this
subdivision is part.