§ 38.2-3806 Constitution and bylaws
Each company shall provide in its constitution, laws or bylaws for:
1. A representative form of government for the management of the company, to be carried on either with or without a lodge, or with membership in the lodge optional;
2. A legislative or governing body composed of its officers and representatives to be elected either by the adult members or by delegates elected directly or indirectly by the adult members; and
3. The manner of selecting representatives of the members for membership in its legislative body.
History
The record of this law’s original creation isn’t available online. It has been modified 2 times. Those modifications are cataloged by “The Acts of Assembly,” a state publication, by year and chapter. Those modifications that can be read on the General Assembly’s website will be linked accordingly. Those modifications are as follows: in 1952, chapter 317; in 1986, chapter 562.
Code 1950, § 38-479; 1952, c. 317, § 38.1-504; 1986, c. 562.