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By-Laws
Application for membership.
A) A written application for membership shall be placed with the Chancellor or the secretary of the council. Applications need only state
the name by which the member wishes to be known and acceptance of the constitution, by-laws, and basic statement of faith and
spiritual principles of the House of Akasha.
B)Reception of new members.
New members of the House of Akasha shall be welcomed at the next service and shall make public statement of their acceptance of
the principles of the House of Akasha as a guide to live by
C)Classes of membership.
Officers and members of council of the House of Akasha or any congregation of the House of Akasha will be known as House of
Akasha Elders. Elders of the church are charged with the overall business management of the House of Akasha under the leadership
of the Chancellor. The spiritual and educational needs of the membership are attending by the Clergy known as Priest or Priestess
who are ordained in accord with the provisions of these by-laws. From among the Clergy, the council will appoint one Priest and one
Priestess to serve the congregation at the discretion of the council in the position of High Priest and High Priestess. Together the High
Priestess and High Priest are known as the senior clergy, each equally responsible for the spiritual and educational needs of the
congregation and community. All members in good standing may be voted into any office of the House of Akasha in accord with the
provisions of these by-laws.
D) Membership Dues
Section 2. Children of members.
Children of the members of the House of Akasha and its constituency shall be nurtured under its spiritual care when so desired by the
child. At the age of 16 children may apply for membership with the sponsorship of a guardian or parent. Applicants 18 or over may
apply without sponsorship..
Section 3. Responsibility of membership.
All members accept responsibility for their own actions. Members respect the faith of all people and the right of all to choose a path
which is correct for them. Dues will be paid each month by each member or for the entire year at a reduced rate. Failure to pay for 90
days will result in either a lapse or termination of membership.
Section 4. Discipline.
A) Negligent members.
Members who willfully neglect their duties as outlined in Section 3 above shall be admonished by the council. If this admonition is not
heeded, they shall be dealt with as erring members.
B) Member conduct.
Member conduct that brings discredit on the House of Akasha shall be counseled. If he or she does not heed this counsel, the matter
shall be brought to the attention of the council. If he or she fails to heed the counsel of the council, the issue may be brought before a
congregational business meeting. Appropriate action shall then be taken with due regard for the welfare of the individual as well as the
House of Akasha.
C) Dismissal of members.
Dismissal of a member under paragraphs a) and b) of this section must be acted on by the House of Akasha, which alone has the
authority. A two-thirds vote of those present and voting at a council of Elders meeting is necessary for such action.
D) Forfeiture of rights.
A member who has been properly dismissed from the House of Akasha, or has withdrawn membership has forfeited all rights and
privileges of membership in the House of Akasha.
E) Non-active members.
The House of Akasha council shall have the responsibility of contacting non-active members prior to each annual meeting to determine
their intention with regard to membership. Further action may be taken at the annual meeting. Elders and Board members are required
to attend 70% of all meetings and rituals. Regular members need to be present at 50% of rituals and 70% of functions to be
considered for possibility of Elder or Board Member.
Section 5. Removal of membership.
Request for withdrawal from membership in the House of Akasha shall be made in writing to the chancellor or the council. All requests
for removal from membership of any member will be verified with the member and will be so honored. Membership may also be
withdrawn from non-active members who have not had contact with the House of Akasha for a period greater than fifty one percent of
one year, per section 4e above.
Section 6. Nonmember friends.
The House of Akasha as a part of its total constituency shall enroll nonmember friends. The House of Akasha and its clergy shall serve
them in all of their spiritual needs, and they shall be encouraged to consider this as their home congregation. They shall be kept
informed of the activities of the House of Akasha.
ARTICLE II Clergy
Section 1. Qualifications.
The clergy of the House of Akasha shall include those members that have studied within the House of Akasha for a period of one year
and one day, or whose experience, within the House of Akasha or as an individual, is deemed by the council to be sufficient, and have
accepted a calling to the clergy. On request of any member of the House of Akasha that meets that requirement, the Chancellor or the
council may give an examination. Such examination may be written or oral and may include any such material as the council may from
time to time establish as requisite knowledge of the clergy of the House of Akasha. Any member requesting admission to the clergy
that does not meet the requirements of the examination will be guided and aided by the Chancellor until they are accepted. They shall
by virtue of their call be members of the House of Akasha and will be known as Priest or Priestess.
Section 2. Duties.
The clergy shall be devoted to the service of the House of Akasha , teaching what they know, administering ceremony, and faithfully
giving themselves to the needs of the House of Akasha. They shall provide the House of Akasha with an accurate record of their
ministerial acts and present a written report to the congregational annual business meeting. They shall practice good administrative
procedures and cooperate with the House of Akasha council. They shall be ex officio members of the council and all committees of the
House of Akasha. All clergy of the House of Akasha are expected to perform those rites and services normally expected of ministers
whenever asked to do so.
Section 3. Co-operation.
The clergy shall, both in word and precept, work in harmony with the Chancellor, the council, and the membership of the House of
Akasha.
Section 4. Ordination.
The clergy shall be ordained at a regular or special House of Akasha business meeting, the purpose of which shall be announced two
weeks in advance. The clergy shall be nominated and accepted by council.
Section 5. Charges against a Priest or Priestess.
Charges against a clergyman shall be submitted in writing to the House of Akasha council, charging a clergyman with indiscretion,
immorality, doctrinal error, unethical behavior, or disloyalty to the House of Akasha. If in the judgment of the House of Akasha council
there is substance to the charges, the council will offer a hearing where the accused and accuser may state their points. Once each
case is stated, the accused and the accuser and any available witnesses or testimony is heard, the Council will make a decision
regarding what action to take. The decision of the council will be final.
ARTICLE III Officers
Section 1. Qualifications.
Officers of the House of Akasha shall be members in good standing who are active in the support of the total works of the House of
Akasha. They shall serve both as corporate officers of the House of Akasha and of the House of Akasha council.
Section 2. Duties.
A) Chancellor.
The chancellor shall preside at all business meetings of the House of Akasha and of the council. The chancellor shall take care to
confer with the senior clergy in preparing the agenda for such meetings, and to utilize the counsel that the clergy may give by virtue of
training, experience, and calling. The chancellor shall be responsible for leadership of services.
B) Vice-chancellor
The vice-chancellor shall assume the duties of the chancellor in his or her absence, assist in his or her duties, and undertake other
tasks as assigned by the chair, the council, or the clergy.
C) Secretary.
The secretary shall keep and preserve the minutes of all congregational business meetings of the House of Akasha and meetings of
the council, and shall conduct and preserve all official correspondence as shall be delegated. The secretary shall also be responsible
for the documents of House of Akasha as well as the records of membership.
D) Treasurer.
The treasurer shall be responsible for all funds committed to him or her and shall make disbursements as authorized by the House of
Akasha or the council. The treasurer shall also present a written report of the receipts and expenditures to each regular meeting of the
council and to each congregational business meeting.
Section 3. Election and tenure.
The chancellor, vice-chancellor, secretary, and treasurer shall be elected at an annual congregational business meeting for terms of
three years. They shall not be elected to serve more than three consecutive full terms in the same office.
Section 4. Vacancies.
Such vacancies as occur among the House of Akasha officers may be filled by appointment of the chancellor, with the concurrence of
the council. The appointee will serve until the next annual congregational business meeting; if an un-expired term continues beyond
the date of that meeting, the position will be filled by election as under Section 3 above. Such appointive service will not disqualify a
person from serving two full terms under the terms of Section 3.
Section 5. Discipline.
Should an officer neglect his or her duties or become a hindrance to the works of the House of Akasha, that officer shall be
admonished by the council and/or the chancellor in a manner consistent with Article I, Section 4 of these bylaws. Should such
admonition not be heeded, a vote of two-thirds of the council, with the concurrence of the senior clergy, will be sufficient to remove that
person from office, the vacancy to be filled as under Section 4 above.
ARTICLE IV Church Council
Section 1. Qualifications
Members of the council shall be members in good standing who are active in the total works of the House of Akasha. A member must
have been present at 70% of functions to be considered for a position on the Board.
Section 2. Size, composition, election, and tenure.
The council shall consist of up to thirteen (13) members, not including the clergy, who are ex-officio members. Those members shall
include the House of Akasha officers, elected in accordance with Article III, Section 3 of these bylaws, and other members, elected as
the chairs of administrative committees as defined elsewhere in these bylaws. Members shall serve for terms of three years in such a
manner that the terms of approximately one-third of the members shall expire each year. They shall not be elected to more than two
consecutive full terms.
Section 3. Duties.
The council in its administrative responsibility in co-operation with the clergy shall fulfill the functions defined by the constitution and
bylaws, including the following:
A) Supervise House of Akasha membership, in conjunction with the senior clergy.
B) Assist the clergy in nurturing the spiritual life of the House of Akasha, in cooperation with the chair of the council.
C) Establish administrative and program policies in conformity with the spirit of the House of Akasha constitution.
D) Evaluate the total House of Akasha program on a continuing basis.
E) Recommend the annual budget, as proposed by the executive committee, and review stewardship opportunities for the House of
Akasha.
F) Review and approve the schedule of the House of Akasha activities and personnel.
G) Appoint administrative committees and House of Akasha workers as defined by the bylaws and as the council may deem
appropriate.
Section 4. Administrative committees.
Implementation of policies and programs established by congregational or council action may be accomplished through the following
administrative committees, each of whose chairs shall be a member of the council as established under Section 2 above:
A) Finance Committee.
B) Community Service / Outreach Committee.
The council member who serves as chair of a committee assumes responsibility for directing all congregational activities that fall within
that functional category, in cooperation with the clergy.
ARTICLE V Committees
Section 1. Executive committee.
The executive committee, consisting of the House of Akasha chancellor, the vice chancellor, the secretary, and the treasurer, together
with the senior clergy, shall strive to promote effective working relations and communication in the House of Akasha. The committee
shall have no legislative power, but shall function in an advisory capacity to the council, unless the council or the House of Akasha
shall have assigned specific responsibilities to it. Additional responsibilities include:
A) Annually formulate, update, and/or revise a five-year plan for the House of Akasha, presenting a report and plan to the
congregation for its review and approval at the annual meeting or at a special meeting that has been called for the purpose.
B) After such approval has been obtained, annually prepare an implementation strategy for the then-current five-year plan, delivering
it to the semi-annual meeting of the church for its review and concurrence.
C) Provide advice and support to the council and to the other committees of the House of Akasha, which shall have the responsibility
for implementation; and incorporate into each subsequent review of the five-year plan such changes as have been deemed necessary
or undertaken by those other committees.
Section 2. Nominating committee.
The nominating committee shall consist of not less than three (3) members, including at least one member of the House of Akasha
council and one non-member of the council. These members shall be elected at a business meeting at least three (3) months prior to
the annual meeting. The senior clergy shall be ex-officio members of the committee. After being convened by the House of Akasha
chancellor, committee members shall elect their own chair and secretary. The responsibility of the committee shall include the following:
A) Prepare a ballot for the annual meeting of the congregation listing at least one qualified candidate for each office to be filled.
B) Confirm the willingness of each candidate to serve before listing his or her name on the ballot.
C) Present a complete ballot to the annual meeting of the congregation. This shall constitute completion of the committee assignment,
specific responsibilities are given at said annual meeting.
Section 3. Special committees and task forces.
Special committees or task forces for specific purposes may be appointed by any duly constituted business meeting of the
congregation or by the council according to need, but shall be automatically terminated at the next annual meeting unless specifically
extended by said annual meeting.
ARTICLE VI Meetings
Section 1. Public services.
Public services shall be conducted regularly when deemed appropriate.
Section 2. Celebrating the Sabbats and Esbats
The congregation of the House of Akasha will come together as a whole on each of the Sabbats for the purpose of celebrating the
day. The residing clergy is charged with planning the location, activities and liturgy of the celebration. The celebration of Esbats will
also be determined by the clergy and will occur approximately once a month.
Section 3. Congregational business meetings.
Congregational business meetings shall be held regularly and not less than semiannually, as specified in Article VIII of the constitution.
The chancellor of the House of Akasha in consultation may call special business meetings with the senior clergy or by the council.
Section 4. House of Akasha council and administrative meetings.
Regular meetings of the council shall be held not less than monthly. Administrative committees, special committees, and task forces
shall meet not less than at a frequency specified by the council. Their respective chairs may call special meetings of the council, the
executive committee, the administrative committees, and the task forces.
Section 5. Organizational meetings.
Meetings and activities of the organizations of the House of Akasha shall be planned and conducted regularly under the direction and
supervision of the council.
ARTICLE VII General Provisions
Section 1. Quorum.
A) Sixty percent of the membership present and voting at a business meeting properly called shall constitute a quorum.
B) The quorum for the council, committee, and task force meetings shall be a sixty percent majority of their respective memberships.
ARTICLE VIII Amendments
Section 1. Amendments.
Amendments to these bylaws not in conflict with the constitution may be adopted at any regular congregational business meeting, or at
a special business meeting called for that purpose, by a two-thirds vote of the members present and voting, providing that such
amendments have been presented in writing to the council and at a preceding regular congregational business meeting.
Application for membership.
A) A written application for membership shall be placed with the Chancellor or the secretary of the council. Applications need only state
the name by which the member wishes to be known and acceptance of the constitution, by-laws, and basic statement of faith and
spiritual principles of the House of Akasha.
B)Reception of new members.
New members of the House of Akasha shall be welcomed at the next service and shall make public statement of their acceptance of
the principles of the House of Akasha as a guide to live by
C)Classes of membership.
Officers and members of council of the House of Akasha or any congregation of the House of Akasha will be known as House of
Akasha Elders. Elders of the church are charged with the overall business management of the House of Akasha under the leadership
of the Chancellor. The spiritual and educational needs of the membership are attending by the Clergy known as Priest or Priestess
who are ordained in accord with the provisions of these by-laws. From among the Clergy, the council will appoint one Priest and one
Priestess to serve the congregation at the discretion of the council in the position of High Priest and High Priestess. Together the High
Priestess and High Priest are known as the senior clergy, each equally responsible for the spiritual and educational needs of the
congregation and community. All members in good standing may be voted into any office of the House of Akasha in accord with the
provisions of these by-laws.
D) Membership Dues
Section 2. Children of members.
Children of the members of the House of Akasha and its constituency shall be nurtured under its spiritual care when so desired by the
child. At the age of 16 children may apply for membership with the sponsorship of a guardian or parent. Applicants 18 or over may
apply without sponsorship..
Section 3. Responsibility of membership.
All members accept responsibility for their own actions. Members respect the faith of all people and the right of all to choose a path
which is correct for them. Dues will be paid each month by each member or for the entire year at a reduced rate. Failure to pay for 90
days will result in either a lapse or termination of membership.
Section 4. Discipline.
A) Negligent members.
Members who willfully neglect their duties as outlined in Section 3 above shall be admonished by the council. If this admonition is not
heeded, they shall be dealt with as erring members.
B) Member conduct.
Member conduct that brings discredit on the House of Akasha shall be counseled. If he or she does not heed this counsel, the matter
shall be brought to the attention of the council. If he or she fails to heed the counsel of the council, the issue may be brought before a
congregational business meeting. Appropriate action shall then be taken with due regard for the welfare of the individual as well as the
House of Akasha.
C) Dismissal of members.
Dismissal of a member under paragraphs a) and b) of this section must be acted on by the House of Akasha, which alone has the
authority. A two-thirds vote of those present and voting at a council of Elders meeting is necessary for such action.
D) Forfeiture of rights.
A member who has been properly dismissed from the House of Akasha, or has withdrawn membership has forfeited all rights and
privileges of membership in the House of Akasha.
E) Non-active members.
The House of Akasha council shall have the responsibility of contacting non-active members prior to each annual meeting to determine
their intention with regard to membership. Further action may be taken at the annual meeting. Elders and Board members are required
to attend 70% of all meetings and rituals. Regular members need to be present at 50% of rituals and 70% of functions to be
considered for possibility of Elder or Board Member.
Section 5. Removal of membership.
Request for withdrawal from membership in the House of Akasha shall be made in writing to the chancellor or the council. All requests
for removal from membership of any member will be verified with the member and will be so honored. Membership may also be
withdrawn from non-active members who have not had contact with the House of Akasha for a period greater than fifty one percent of
one year, per section 4e above.
Section 6. Nonmember friends.
The House of Akasha as a part of its total constituency shall enroll nonmember friends. The House of Akasha and its clergy shall serve
them in all of their spiritual needs, and they shall be encouraged to consider this as their home congregation. They shall be kept
informed of the activities of the House of Akasha.
ARTICLE II Clergy
Section 1. Qualifications.
The clergy of the House of Akasha shall include those members that have studied within the House of Akasha for a period of one year
and one day, or whose experience, within the House of Akasha or as an individual, is deemed by the council to be sufficient, and have
accepted a calling to the clergy. On request of any member of the House of Akasha that meets that requirement, the Chancellor or the
council may give an examination. Such examination may be written or oral and may include any such material as the council may from
time to time establish as requisite knowledge of the clergy of the House of Akasha. Any member requesting admission to the clergy
that does not meet the requirements of the examination will be guided and aided by the Chancellor until they are accepted. They shall
by virtue of their call be members of the House of Akasha and will be known as Priest or Priestess.
Section 2. Duties.
The clergy shall be devoted to the service of the House of Akasha , teaching what they know, administering ceremony, and faithfully
giving themselves to the needs of the House of Akasha. They shall provide the House of Akasha with an accurate record of their
ministerial acts and present a written report to the congregational annual business meeting. They shall practice good administrative
procedures and cooperate with the House of Akasha council. They shall be ex officio members of the council and all committees of the
House of Akasha. All clergy of the House of Akasha are expected to perform those rites and services normally expected of ministers
whenever asked to do so.
Section 3. Co-operation.
The clergy shall, both in word and precept, work in harmony with the Chancellor, the council, and the membership of the House of
Akasha.
Section 4. Ordination.
The clergy shall be ordained at a regular or special House of Akasha business meeting, the purpose of which shall be announced two
weeks in advance. The clergy shall be nominated and accepted by council.
Section 5. Charges against a Priest or Priestess.
Charges against a clergyman shall be submitted in writing to the House of Akasha council, charging a clergyman with indiscretion,
immorality, doctrinal error, unethical behavior, or disloyalty to the House of Akasha. If in the judgment of the House of Akasha council
there is substance to the charges, the council will offer a hearing where the accused and accuser may state their points. Once each
case is stated, the accused and the accuser and any available witnesses or testimony is heard, the Council will make a decision
regarding what action to take. The decision of the council will be final.
ARTICLE III Officers
Section 1. Qualifications.
Officers of the House of Akasha shall be members in good standing who are active in the support of the total works of the House of
Akasha. They shall serve both as corporate officers of the House of Akasha and of the House of Akasha council.
Section 2. Duties.
A) Chancellor.
The chancellor shall preside at all business meetings of the House of Akasha and of the council. The chancellor shall take care to
confer with the senior clergy in preparing the agenda for such meetings, and to utilize the counsel that the clergy may give by virtue of
training, experience, and calling. The chancellor shall be responsible for leadership of services.
B) Vice-chancellor
The vice-chancellor shall assume the duties of the chancellor in his or her absence, assist in his or her duties, and undertake other
tasks as assigned by the chair, the council, or the clergy.
C) Secretary.
The secretary shall keep and preserve the minutes of all congregational business meetings of the House of Akasha and meetings of
the council, and shall conduct and preserve all official correspondence as shall be delegated. The secretary shall also be responsible
for the documents of House of Akasha as well as the records of membership.
D) Treasurer.
The treasurer shall be responsible for all funds committed to him or her and shall make disbursements as authorized by the House of
Akasha or the council. The treasurer shall also present a written report of the receipts and expenditures to each regular meeting of the
council and to each congregational business meeting.
Section 3. Election and tenure.
The chancellor, vice-chancellor, secretary, and treasurer shall be elected at an annual congregational business meeting for terms of
three years. They shall not be elected to serve more than three consecutive full terms in the same office.
Section 4. Vacancies.
Such vacancies as occur among the House of Akasha officers may be filled by appointment of the chancellor, with the concurrence of
the council. The appointee will serve until the next annual congregational business meeting; if an un-expired term continues beyond
the date of that meeting, the position will be filled by election as under Section 3 above. Such appointive service will not disqualify a
person from serving two full terms under the terms of Section 3.
Section 5. Discipline.
Should an officer neglect his or her duties or become a hindrance to the works of the House of Akasha, that officer shall be
admonished by the council and/or the chancellor in a manner consistent with Article I, Section 4 of these bylaws. Should such
admonition not be heeded, a vote of two-thirds of the council, with the concurrence of the senior clergy, will be sufficient to remove that
person from office, the vacancy to be filled as under Section 4 above.
ARTICLE IV Church Council
Section 1. Qualifications
Members of the council shall be members in good standing who are active in the total works of the House of Akasha. A member must
have been present at 70% of functions to be considered for a position on the Board.
Section 2. Size, composition, election, and tenure.
The council shall consist of up to thirteen (13) members, not including the clergy, who are ex-officio members. Those members shall
include the House of Akasha officers, elected in accordance with Article III, Section 3 of these bylaws, and other members, elected as
the chairs of administrative committees as defined elsewhere in these bylaws. Members shall serve for terms of three years in such a
manner that the terms of approximately one-third of the members shall expire each year. They shall not be elected to more than two
consecutive full terms.
Section 3. Duties.
The council in its administrative responsibility in co-operation with the clergy shall fulfill the functions defined by the constitution and
bylaws, including the following:
A) Supervise House of Akasha membership, in conjunction with the senior clergy.
B) Assist the clergy in nurturing the spiritual life of the House of Akasha, in cooperation with the chair of the council.
C) Establish administrative and program policies in conformity with the spirit of the House of Akasha constitution.
D) Evaluate the total House of Akasha program on a continuing basis.
E) Recommend the annual budget, as proposed by the executive committee, and review stewardship opportunities for the House of
Akasha.
F) Review and approve the schedule of the House of Akasha activities and personnel.
G) Appoint administrative committees and House of Akasha workers as defined by the bylaws and as the council may deem
appropriate.
Section 4. Administrative committees.
Implementation of policies and programs established by congregational or council action may be accomplished through the following
administrative committees, each of whose chairs shall be a member of the council as established under Section 2 above:
A) Finance Committee.
B) Community Service / Outreach Committee.
The council member who serves as chair of a committee assumes responsibility for directing all congregational activities that fall within
that functional category, in cooperation with the clergy.
ARTICLE V Committees
Section 1. Executive committee.
The executive committee, consisting of the House of Akasha chancellor, the vice chancellor, the secretary, and the treasurer, together
with the senior clergy, shall strive to promote effective working relations and communication in the House of Akasha. The committee
shall have no legislative power, but shall function in an advisory capacity to the council, unless the council or the House of Akasha
shall have assigned specific responsibilities to it. Additional responsibilities include:
A) Annually formulate, update, and/or revise a five-year plan for the House of Akasha, presenting a report and plan to the
congregation for its review and approval at the annual meeting or at a special meeting that has been called for the purpose.
B) After such approval has been obtained, annually prepare an implementation strategy for the then-current five-year plan, delivering
it to the semi-annual meeting of the church for its review and concurrence.
C) Provide advice and support to the council and to the other committees of the House of Akasha, which shall have the responsibility
for implementation; and incorporate into each subsequent review of the five-year plan such changes as have been deemed necessary
or undertaken by those other committees.
Section 2. Nominating committee.
The nominating committee shall consist of not less than three (3) members, including at least one member of the House of Akasha
council and one non-member of the council. These members shall be elected at a business meeting at least three (3) months prior to
the annual meeting. The senior clergy shall be ex-officio members of the committee. After being convened by the House of Akasha
chancellor, committee members shall elect their own chair and secretary. The responsibility of the committee shall include the following:
A) Prepare a ballot for the annual meeting of the congregation listing at least one qualified candidate for each office to be filled.
B) Confirm the willingness of each candidate to serve before listing his or her name on the ballot.
C) Present a complete ballot to the annual meeting of the congregation. This shall constitute completion of the committee assignment,
specific responsibilities are given at said annual meeting.
Section 3. Special committees and task forces.
Special committees or task forces for specific purposes may be appointed by any duly constituted business meeting of the
congregation or by the council according to need, but shall be automatically terminated at the next annual meeting unless specifically
extended by said annual meeting.
ARTICLE VI Meetings
Section 1. Public services.
Public services shall be conducted regularly when deemed appropriate.
Section 2. Celebrating the Sabbats and Esbats
The congregation of the House of Akasha will come together as a whole on each of the Sabbats for the purpose of celebrating the
day. The residing clergy is charged with planning the location, activities and liturgy of the celebration. The celebration of Esbats will
also be determined by the clergy and will occur approximately once a month.
Section 3. Congregational business meetings.
Congregational business meetings shall be held regularly and not less than semiannually, as specified in Article VIII of the constitution.
The chancellor of the House of Akasha in consultation may call special business meetings with the senior clergy or by the council.
Section 4. House of Akasha council and administrative meetings.
Regular meetings of the council shall be held not less than monthly. Administrative committees, special committees, and task forces
shall meet not less than at a frequency specified by the council. Their respective chairs may call special meetings of the council, the
executive committee, the administrative committees, and the task forces.
Section 5. Organizational meetings.
Meetings and activities of the organizations of the House of Akasha shall be planned and conducted regularly under the direction and
supervision of the council.
ARTICLE VII General Provisions
Section 1. Quorum.
A) Sixty percent of the membership present and voting at a business meeting properly called shall constitute a quorum.
B) The quorum for the council, committee, and task force meetings shall be a sixty percent majority of their respective memberships.
ARTICLE VIII Amendments
Section 1. Amendments.
Amendments to these bylaws not in conflict with the constitution may be adopted at any regular congregational business meeting, or at
a special business meeting called for that purpose, by a two-thirds vote of the members present and voting, providing that such
amendments have been presented in writing to the council and at a preceding regular congregational business meeting.
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