CODE OF VIRGINIA

CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS (§ 38.2-3806)

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: Code 1950, § 38-479; 1952, c. 317, § 38.1-504; 1986, c. 562.