NAVIGATING THE LAW
2012 Leadership TrainingDeputy Grand Guardians & Bethel Guardian Councils
California Grand Guardian Council, Job’s Daughters International
What Are My Resources?Manual of Rules and Regulations of the Grand Guardian Council of California
Constitution and Bylaws of Job’s Daughters International
Ritual
Music Ritual
Book of Ceremonies
Resources: California Law
http://www.caiojd.org
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Click on “California Constitution and Bylaws”
Resources: Supreme Law
ttp://www.jobsdaughtersinternational.org• Scroll down the left pane
•Click on “Rules, Forms, Books”•Click on “Constitution
and Bylaws”• Click on “JDI Constitution
and Bylaws (full set)
Resources: California or Supreme Law
• SAVE the file onto your computer• Easy access the next time you need info
Resources: California LawManual of Rules and Regulations of the Grand Guardian Council of California
Constitution of the Grand Guardian CouncilBylaws of the Grand Guardian CouncilConstitution of a Bethel Guardian CouncilBylaws of a Bethel Guardian CouncilConstitution of a BethelBylaws of a BethelRules and Regulations of Grand BethelCalifornia Supplemental Instruction
Resources: California LawManual of Rules and Regulations of the Grand Guardian Council of California (continued)
Uniform Code for BethelsUniform Code for Guardian Council AssociationsUniform Code for Mothers’, Fathers’, or Parents’ ClubRules and Regulations Degree of Royal PurpleRules and Regulations Miss California Job’s Daughter PageantRules and Regulations California Alumni Association of Job’s Daughters International (CAAJDI)Policies and Procedures
Resources: California LawFINDING WHAT YOU NEED
Insert key word(s) in the FIND boxCTRL key + F key works, too
Search Example
Our Bethel wants to post the flag for the
jurisdiction we represent.
We are not sure about which flag goes where in
the Bethel room.
I’ll search for FLAG
Search TipsIf you don’t get the results you’re looking for, try using a different search word or term
Consult California Law first, then Supreme
Consult your chain-of-command for more answers or clarification1) Bethel Guardian
2) Deputy Grand Guardian
3) Consulting Deputy Grand Guardian
4) Jurisprudence Committee
Changing Our Bylaws
Our Bethel wants to change their bylaws
How do I find what the law states about
bylaws changes?
Search: Change Bylaws
Search term = bylaws
Results = hundreds of results
The word “bylaws” is on almost every page of the
California law
Making a Bylaws Change
2. Check the Bethel’s Uniform Code What are the current approved values?
For example:“The initiation fee shall be $ 20.00”
Making a Bylaws Change
3. Bethel Guardian Council recommends a change in the initiation fee to the Daughters
4. Bethel Guardian Council presents the proposed amendment in writing to the Honored Queen
Making a Bylaws Change
5. The Honored Queen presents the proposed amendment to the Daughters under New Business during a regular Bethel meeting.
6. A copy of the motion is mailed to each member of the Bethel.
NO FURTHER ACTION IS TAKEN AT THIS MEETING
Making a Bylaws Change
7. At the next regular meeting of the Bethel, the motion to raise the initiation fee is not discussed.
It lays over one meeting
Making a Bylaws Change8. At the second regular meeting of the
Bethel following the meeting at which the proposed amendment was presented, it is brought up under Unfinished Business.
The Honored Queen requests a motion The Honored Queen will ask for discussion The Honored Queen will call for the vote Must pass by 2/3 majority of votes cast
Making a Bylaws Change9. Complete Form 122: Amendment to
Bethel Bylaws
Available on: http://www.jobsdaughtersinternational.org
Send 2 signed copies to Chairman of the Grand Council Jurisprudence Committee
Must be sent within 30 days of Daughters’ vote
Making a Bylaws ChangeForm 122
The current information in this Article and Section of the present Bethel Bylaws
The proposed way that this Article and Section will read
IMPORTANT NOTE!!Jurisprudence will review the dates on the Form 122. If the dates do not correspond to what is currently listed in the directory for day and week of meetings, please ensure a note is sent with your Form 122 to the Chairman of Jurisprudence explaining the discrepancy…
There was a Special Dispensation… The meeting would have occurred during the vacation period… The directory is incorrect, etc…
Making a Bylaws Change10.The Jurisprudence Committee reviews the change
and forwards both copies of the submitted paperwork to the Grand Guardian, who reviews and forwards both copies to the Grand Secretary.
The Grand Secretary sends one approved copy to the Bethel Guardian, and retains the second copy.
The approved Uniform Code change is kept in the Permanent Record Book.
The change to the initiation fee becomes effective when the signed paperwork is received by the Bethel.