ZajednicÌŒar = Fraternalist. [volume] (Allegheny, Pa.) 1894-current, 1959-07-22
JULY %, 1859

ones and smaller with smaller ones and within
proximity of each other as much has as possible: .
the May meeting either in writing or through the
Official Organ for the election of their candidate
for Delegate.
Section IS. Should there be than
candidate in the lodge, the one receiving majority
of the valid votes cast Is the candidate Should no
candidate receive majority of the valid votes cast
on the first ballot second ballot is taken between
the two candidates receiving the highest vote the
first ballot, and the one receiving majority of the
valid votes then cast is the candidate.
there are only two candidates and each re-
ceves the same number Of votes after two ballots,
the election is decided by the drawing of lots.
Section SO. If the combined lodges near
enough to each other, they may, by agreement hold
elections jointly, providing proper notice Is given
Il no candidate receives a majority vote on the
first ballot at said joint meeting, the procedure
set forth in the preceding section is followed:
Office and the lodge, lodges with which they
are joined, of the exact day, time and place of
their June meeting, and the name of their can
didate
Should any lodge fail to give said notice to
the other lodges SO joined within days of their heir
May meeting, the Executive Board may dlsquall1y
the candidates of said lodge.
Section 50. All the elected candidates Of the
joined lodges placed on the ballot OF each
cedure shall have its votes nvalidated unless the
failure to list the candidates is due to the failure
Of the other lodge, lodges, to submit the names
of its candidates
section 49, AS soon as the baloting for Dele
gate is concluded at the June meeting the lodge
fills out the prescribed official election return,
designating thereon the name of each candidate,
regardless of the votes received, and mail to the
Home Office Immediately. The votes OF the lodge; ge;
or lodges not conforming with this procedure shall
not be considered
section 4O The Executive Board after recev-
ing the election returns from the joined lodges
declares the name Of the elected Delegate and AL
ternate
i no candidate receives a majority vote on
the first ballot the Home Office must notify the
Joined lodges of the result and instruct them to hold
another election at their next regular or special
meeting, giving due notice to its members OF said
meeting and at which time consideration shall be
given only to the two candidates receiving the
highest vote the first ballot
The candidate receiving majority of all valid
votes then cast among the Joined lodges is declared
the Delegate, and the runnereup the Alternate, t
final result and mail the elected Delegate the
proper credentials.
Section Al. Each Delegate represents his
lodge, lodges. from the time his credentials are
approved by the Convention until such time when
the next regular Convention convenes.
It is the duty Of Delegate to vote according
to the wishes Of the lodge membership which he
# Delegate is unable to attend the Conven-
ton, continue to represent his lodge, or lodges,
until the next regular Convention, matter what
soever the cause therefor his duties and rights are
assumed by the Alternate.
The Supreme Board Of Directors
Section AZ. The Supreme Board consists of
IS members: President, vice,Presdents' & Secre-
urer, Junior Order Director, and seven members OF
the Board of Trustees
ment Of the Convention, the old and newly elected
members of the Supreme Board shall hold, at tho
call Of the Supreme President and Secretary Joint
Board after joint audit of securities and invest
ments must turn over the administration of the
preme Board at said meeting.
Section "A. The Supreme Board holds its
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necessary that at least two-thirds Of the Board be
present. The Supreme President and Secretary
notify all Board members of the date which
their meeting is to be held.
Section 45. In case Of necessity, the Supreme
President may, on his own initiative cal special
upon the written request of at least six Board men,
bers
Section 48. All Supreme Board Minutes should
be published in the Official Organ within IA days
following approval of the last session.
Section Al. A Supreme Board member absent
reason, shall be removed from office by said Board
and replaced in accordance with the Bylaws.
Section 48. The Supreme Board shall discuss
and decide all questions relating to the Croatian
Fraternal Union and those which the Executive
Board could not resolve
Section 49. The Supreme Board in addition
to the powers granted by the charter and the laws
Of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania shall have
the power to-
change any certificate, andior dues, when
such need arises;
o. chanGo the MOrtallty or NdoTplOaty St0nOaIU
for valuation providing the new standard shall
conform to the laws Of the various States and
Provinces Of Canada in which the Croatian Fra
ternal Union is licensed;
e. do such other acts for the welfare Of the Gro
attain Fraternal Union which are necessary for
its continued operation, or to comply with the
laws and regulations of the various States and
Provinces of Canada;
d. interpret any section Of the Bylaws which
requires further Qualification, providing two
thirds Of said Board are in favor
o levy q special assessment if a deficiency ~
noted in any Fund Of the Croatian Fraternal
Union which every member contributing to
such Fund is obliged to pay;
~ accept any independent Slav fraternal Or
ganization into the ranks of the Croatian Fra
ternal Union in accordance with the Bylaws;
~ eliminate any uncollectable debts.
Section SO. In case the welfare Of the Gro
attain Fraternal Union, its lodges, members shall
require q change, amendment, to any section Of
these Bylaws, the Supreme Board must submit
same to the Delegates for decision, II two-thrds Of
the Supreme Board, or one-third Of the lodges
presenting one-third Of the adult membership, vote
In favor thereof
If q majority of the votes cast are in favor
such changes amendments become effective on
the first day Of the month following tho conclusion
Of such voting.
Section 81. The Supreme Board may, by ma
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