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Art. 1 The Grand Orient of Switzerland is a federation of masonic Lodges, which constitutes an association as defined in articles 60 and subsequent of the Civil Code of Switzerland.
Art. 2 The Grand Orient of Switzerland is composed of:
a) the founding Lodges that signed the foundation act;
b) the Lodges that will be admitted subsequently.
Art. 3 Each Lodge is autonomous, in accordance to the Masonic Tradition. It must refer to the Constitution and the Regulations of the Grand Orient of Switzerland.
Art. 4 The purpose of the Grand Orient of Switzerland is to promote the prosperity of Freemasonry in the Helvetian Confederation.
Art. 6 The Grand Orient of Switzerland is a self-governed and independent Masonic Body.
Art. 8 The Grand Orient of Switzerland fosters brotherly relationships with other Masonic Bodies.