Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1874-04-30

mutual interests Of the Patrons Of Hus-
bandry Of Washington county, 1t has re-
solved by the different Oranges in Con,
Ventional assembly to form a council to
DO composed Of delegates from all the
Oranges in the county which may be de-
sirous Of a~vailing themselves Of the bene>
fits that may result from such o~rganiza-
ton
Co sTITUT1oN.
Art list. This organization shall be
known as Washington Couty Council of
Oranges.
Art End. This council shall be con-
stituted az follows. Each Grange of the
Patrons Of Husbaudry in the county of
Washington, may on the first Tuesday in
March of each year elect three delegates
to serve twelve months. In addition
thereto the Worthy Master, Secretary
and the Lady officers of each Grange
shall be ex' oficer members of the County
Council.
Art 8. In the election of officers and
upon all questions each member shall be
entitled to one vote.
Art 4th. The officers of this council
shall be a President, three Vice Presidents,
Secretary, Treasury, Gatekeeper and Ex>
ecutive Board of three members who shall
hold their respective Offices for the cal
ender year, or until their successors are
elected and installed.
Art 9th. 1t shall be the duty of the
President to preside at all meetings OF the
Council and call meetings of the Council
whereas the interest of the order require
it.
Art 9th. In the absence Of the Pres.
ident the vice President is charged with
che performance of his duties.
Art 9TH. 1t shall be the duty of the
Secretary to receive all moneys turned
over to the Council from the subordinate
Oranges or otherwise, and turn them over
to the Treasurer taking his receipt for the
same, to keep a complete record of all the
transactions of the council and conduct
such correspondence as the council may
direct.
Art 9Th. 1t shall be the duty of the
Treasurer to give bond the same to be
approved by the council, to receive all
moneys from the hands of the Secretary
giving his receipt for the SAME and dis
burse on order of the council.
Art 9th. 1t shall be the duty of the
Gatekeepar to see that no one passes in
unless he or she is qualified or has per-
mission.
Art 10th. 1t shall be the duty of the
Executive Board to transact such business
as the council may order.
Art 1lth. The officers OF this coun>
eel shall be elected annually by ballot on
the first Monday in April of each year and
it shall require a majority of ali votes
cast to elect.
Art 18th. Each Grange shall contri-
bate one dollar annually as a contingent
fund to purchase books, stationary, &c.,
needed by the council, and the courci
may require other contributions If neces>
sary to defray expenses.
Art 18th. The council shall have the
power whenever it shall deem it necessa>
~ to appoint q suitable person to trans
act such business as the several Oranges
in a collective capacity may wish transact>
ed and allow him such compensation as
bis services are worth.
Art faith. That all members of
Oranges composing the council shall have
a right to be present and participate in
the discussions Of tie council and all 9th.
er privileges except that Of voting upon
measures before the council.
Art 18th. This council shall meet
quarterly on the first Mondays of JAM
uary, April, July, and October, at 10,
o. M. IN the town Of Jenesboro'.
Art 10th. No member of the council
shall speak more than once upon the
question without permission from the
council.
Art 18th. This constitution may be
altered or amended by a two thirds vote
of the members present at any stated
meeting.
Tho following named persons were
elected AVID installed as officers of the
Washington County Council of Grang.
ers.
President NJ P. Boreing, Of Charlton
Grange,
LIST Vice Presidents s. 7. Shipley, of
Jonesboro'.
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