LODGE ADMINISTRATION

1. That it be made the duty of the Master of each subordinate Lodge upon his installation to prepare a budget of the Lodge's expenditures and its income from dues and investments, if any, for the year, and have it approved by the Lodge, and to furnish a copy of such budget to the Grand Lodge.

2. That the Committee on Administration of Lodges created by the Grand Lodge cooperate (in conjunction with the District Deputy Grand Master and the Inspectors) with the Masters in the preparation of the budgets and give the officers instruction and counsel in relation to the use of such budgets, as well as in their duties and responsibilities toward the Lodges, and that it be the duty of this Committee and the District Deputy Grand Masters and Inspectors to see that the budgets are strictly adhered to during the year's operation.

3. That it be made the duty of the Master of each subordinate Lodge at the end of each month to have a statement prepared from the books of the Lodge, showing in detail the receipts and disbursements of the Lodge during the month and such other information as may be required, which statement shall be certified by the Secretary and filed with the aforementioned Committee for the information of the Grand Lodge. (Adopted, 1930)