What are the qualifications for being elected as Master of a Lodge?

A candidate for election as Master of a Lodge must meet specific character standards and ceremonial obligations, traditionally presented as being of good morals, skilled, true, and trusty, while assenting to ancient charges that require obeying the moral law, living creditably, avoiding private quarrels, and remaining faithful to the lodge 1.

In addition to moral character, jurisdictions specify service requirements within the lodge officers' line. Under the Book of Constitutions of the United Grand Lodge of England, a member is eligible for election as Master only after being appointed and serving in the office of Warden for one full year, unless a special dispensation is granted. By convention in lodges under the Grand Lodge of India, a brother is usually elevated to the office of Master after progressing through the various lower offices of the lodge.