Sec. 7. The ELECOM shall have the following powers and functions:

a. To promulgate, enforce and administer the rules or procedures relative to the conduct of nominations and elections. b. To screen, evaluate and determine the qualifications of the nominees. c. To act on written complaints under oath against any violations of these rules and regulations by a nominee or any of his supporters. A vote of three (3) members shall be sufficient to disqualify a nominee/candidate. d. To supervise the election of the Grand Lodge Officers during the Annual Communication. (Edict 268-B MW Rentoy): e. To decide all questions affecting the returns and election of all Grand Lodge Officers. It can suspend the installation of any candidate whose election appears prima facie to have been procured thru any violation of these rules. f. Not later than three (3) hours before the election the members of the Committee on Credentials, under the control and supervision of the ELECOM, shall draw up the official list of qualified electors who have registered in the Annual Communication. g. Only the members whose names appear in the official list of qualified voters shall be given the official ballots to be filled out during the voting. h. The presence of at least (3) members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of official business. The vote of three (3) members of ELECOM shall be necessary for the approval of any matter considered by it.

i. The decision of the ELECOM on any matter relative to or concerning the exercise of its powers and functions provided for in this section shall be FINAL and immediately executory, and there can be no appeal of its decisions to either the Grand Lodge or the Grand Master.