Michigan § 457.435 - Subordinate councils; chartering; existing councils; regulation.
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§ 457.435. Subordinate councils; chartering; existing councils; regulation.
Such corporation when duly formed shall have power to institute and charter subordinate councils of said order within this state, and from time to time to make, ordain, constitute and establish such general laws and by-laws, ordinances and regulations for the government of such subordinate councils, not repugnant to law or to the constitution or regulations of the grand council of the Royal Arcanum, as to them shall seem proper and necessary; and in case of violation or non-compliance with such ordinances, by-laws and regulations, to revoke and annul the charter granted to such subordinate councils: Provided, That the existing subordinate councils heretofore duly chartered by the grand council of Michigan or the supreme council, shall be subject to the control of the said grand council under this act as heretofore, and in the same manner, and to the same extent as those that may hereafter be instituted and chartered under this act.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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