ZajednicÌŒar = Fraternalist. [volume] (Allegheny, Pa.) 1894-current, 1955-11-16


require change, amendment, to any section of
these Bylaws, the Supreme Board must submit
same to the Delegates for decision if two-thirds Of
the Supreme Board third of the lodges
presenting one-third of the adult membership, vote
in favor thereof
If majority of the votes cast by said Dele
gates are in favor, such changes amendments
shall become effective on the first day of the month
following the conclusion of such voting.
Section 81. The Supreme Board may prefer
charges to the High Trial Board against any lodge
lodge officer, or member for causing disturbance
spreading dssension in the ranks or for any other
damaging cause which may injure the interests
Of the Croatian Fraternal Union
1t may also, by majority vote, institute legal
proceedings in any Court to defend the honor and
good name of the Croatan Fraternal Union against
anyone who caused, intends to cause damage
to the Croatian Fraternal Union.
Section 52. The Supreme Board shall see that
all Supreme Officers, Officials, Lodge Officers and
Members perform their duties in accordance with
it's decisions the Bylaws and the Convention.
Section SO. The Supreme Board has control
Of all funds and all real and personal property OF
the Union.
1t may authorize the transfer or ALLEGATION Of
any excess from fund to another providing that
such transfer ALLEGATION does not impair the
solvency of such funds as prescribed by the lnsur-
Laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Section "a. The Supreme Board must have
the books of the Croatian Frate1nal Union examined
by an auditing firm once year, summary of
these reports must be submitted to the Convention
The Executive Board
Section 55. The Executive Board shall consist
of: the President, Secretary, Secretary of Sick
Benefit Department, Treasurer and the Junior
Director all of whom permanently stationed
These Officers must submit their reports to
the Supreme Board at its regular meetings and to
the Convention.
Section 56. The Executive Board shall conduct
the business of the Croatian Fraternal Union in
accordance with the Bylaws, decisions of the Su-
preme Board and the Convention,
Each Executive Board Member and Official
is responsible to said Executive Board for his work
between meetings of the Supreme Board
Section 81. The Executive Board shall hold
its meetings at least once month Three members
of the Board shall constitute a quorum.
The Supreme President may call special
meeting, and must call such meeting at the re-
quest of two members of the Board.
Section SO. The Executive Board shall resolve
all controversies arising within the lodges which
it receives as we'll as all other matters which
under it's jurisdiction.
If circumstances require, the Executive Board
may, at any time, send one, or more, of its mem
bers to examine the affairs of any lodge nest, or
the Chldrens Home, and upon the basis Of the
findings, shall take such steps as provided by the
Section SO. The Executive Board may in ac
cordance with the provisions of the Bylaws suspend
or eXpe any lodge which is delinquent with its
Section 60. The Executive P rd shall have
full power and authority to cancel any members
certificate at any time if same was issued on the
basis of fraudulent information.
The Finance Committee
Section 81. The Executive Board is also the
Finance Committee and fecides upon investments
for the various funds of the Croatian FTatenal Un
ion In this, the Committee must seek the advice
of a recognized and responsible Investment Service
Firm on whose advice it may invest money through
the purchase sale or exchange of Bonds and Sc
curties which permitted by the Commonwealth
of Pennsylvania as legal investments for fraternal
societies.
All bonds and stocks which the Croatian Fra
ternal Union possesses must be placed on deposit
with bank in safe deposit boxes in the name Of
the Croatan Fratelnal Union.
This Committee shall keep separate Minute
Book of all transactions.
The Supreme President
Section g.. The Supreme President must be at
He is the representative of the Croatian Fra
ternal Union, and SUCH is duty-bound to work
for it's progress and maintain harmony within its
ranks. He shall give instructions to the lodges
through the Official Organ
Section 63. The President has general super
vision of all work at the Home Office, which he
shall distribute impartially He must countersign
all checks manually or mechanically
He may suspend an employee failing to per-
form his assigned duties, which suspension must be
confirmed by the Executive Board.
Section g. The President must suspend any
Board Member, Official. for any violation Of the
Bylaws, or for neglect of duties, if requested in
writing by:
az two-thirds of the Supreme Board; or
b. one-third of the lodges representing one-third
Of the membsrshp; or, ,.,o,, ,..
firmed by at least two-thirds of the Supreme
Board.
Section 65 The President, with the approval
OF the Executive Board, may remove any lodge
officer, if legitimate complaint is filed; when
he is satisfied that such officer has been dishonest,
unfaithful or neglectful in performing his duties
as required by the Bylaws After such removal,
the President shall instruct the lodge to call meet
ing to fill the vacancy. He has the authority to
fill such vacancy until another officer is elected.
Section &c. If the President should violate any
Bylaws of the Croatian Fraternal Union two
thirds of the Supreme Board may demand his resig-
nation and give reasons for its action in writing.
Should the President fail to submit his resignation
to the first Vice President the latter, with Supreme
Board approval, shall suspend the President and
prefer charges against him before the High Trial
Board.
The Supreme Vicc-Presidents
Section 81. The Supreme Vice-Presdents must
be at least 80 years of age The first VicePresident
shall substitute for the President when the Presi
dent is unable to preside at the Supreme Board
meetings In the event of death. resignation
moval of the President. the first Vice-President
all the rights and duties of the President
until the end of the term.
The Supreme Vice-Presidents duty-bound
to attend all meetings of the Supreme Board and
represent the Croatian Fraternal Union. Wher-
ever the interests Of the organization demand
with Executive Board approval.
The Supreme Secretary
Section 68. The Supreme Secretary has super
vision his department, and shall answer all
questions and communications relating to same.
He g reSpOnSible all the bookkeeping of the