cookslc

1. Who said Freemasonry was a democratic institution?
2. I think there a number of reasons to adopt the proposals which you've outlined. In practice, I cannot remember that last time a a successful candidate for the presidency was not a member of Congress or former Governor.
3. There are a number of reasons to expect a Grand Ruler to have experience: How is the budget drafted and adopted? What issues from past budgets do you expect to float into this one? Who votes on it? Who votes at GL and on what? How is per capita set? When was the last per capita increase? What promises or indications were made to employees about future increases? What committees and officers are required? Who will serve on them or as one of them? Has the candidate had the opportunity to serve throughout the state to know who to look for? What parliamentary rules are used at GL? What legislation is expected? Does legislation in this jurisdiction need to go through a particular process before presentation on the GL floor? Can this process be circumvented and if so what are the rules of such? Are there issues in particular Lodges (financial, personal) which put them at risk and what has been tried w/ that Lodge?

So, if you disagree, read your GL code and figure out how you wish to change it.

Glen Cook
Who has changed a Code