Article IV.—Election of Special Officers,

At any regular meeting of the Officers and Leaders, it shall be lawful, when a majority of them are present, to appoint a Secretary, to pass Bye-Laws, to offer and confirm amendments, and do whatever is deemed essential to good order and the harmonious government of the Association; providing, however, that such Rye-Laws, amendments, and business transactions, shall in no wise contravene or infringe upon the largest and broadest interpretation of the Articles of the Constitution.