DeMolays from all across Massachusetts come together every year to create, refine, and destroy pieces to their Constitution for the betterment of the jurisdiction. At the Congress Session this past December, three changes were made to the current Constitution. Below are the original sections with the changes highlighted in red. Take a look at your new Constitution in the Resources Page!
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Article V: State Elective Officers
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Section F: An aspirant for any elected office must submit his letter of intent to become a candidate
within 30 days of the close of Congressnot fewer than 75 days before the opening session of Conclave or on a date set by the Director of State Officers in consultation with the Executive Officer. His letter must include an overview of his goals and a summary of his ideas for advancing Massachusetts DeMolay. Interviews with all potential candidates will be held by the Executive Officer or his designate and a review panel of 5 participants chosen by him or his designate in consultation with the presiding State Master Councilor, to determine the qualifications of each candidate and readiness to serve. Not fewer than12045 days prior to the Annual Conclave, or on a date set by the Director of State Officers in consultation with the Executive Officer. Executive Officer, upon advice of the review panel, will authorize one or more candidates for each elected office. The authorized candidates for State Master Councilor will work with the Executive Officer to create a detailed term plan for the subsequent DeMolay year.
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Article VI: State Appointive Officers
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Section E: A State Appointive Officer must receive special dispensation from the State Master Councilor, Director of State Officers, and the Executive Officer in order to run for the office of Master Councilor of a chapter during his term as a State Appointive Officer. The Executive Officer’s decision shall be final.
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Article IX: Committees
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Section E: “Each state committee must consist of at least
thetwo members of the State Suite.”
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