a brother sent a message to the worshipful master to direct the the officer in charge to update their number in the summons and it was ignored by him. what should the brother do?
A Master Mason cannot appeal the Worshipful Master's decision or refusal to the members of the lodge, as the Master's authority over lodge business is supreme within the local body 12. If the Master ignores a formal request or acts arbitrarily regarding lodge administration—such as an omission or dispute concerning the lodge summons—the Mason's sole official recourse is an appeal to the Grand Lodge or District Grand Lodge 123.
Under established Masonic law, the Master is accountable for the government and conduct of his lodge exclusively to the Grand Lodge, which alone possesses the authority to review, reverse, or remedy his rulings 12. While the Master may disallow motions, questions, or discussions within the lodge meeting itself 23, an aggrieved member retains an inherent right to submit his grievance to the governing Grand Body for consideration 12.
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