OLHP - Constitution  
   ORDER OF THE LEFT HAND PATH
          CONSTITUTION

Purpose
1.  The OLHP is an elitist Satanic Order existing to:
    (a) Develop and actualize the full potential and inner qualities of
    each individual initiate;
    (b) Herald the dawn of human Self-godhood, within the context of
    a Faustian Civilization.

Administration
2.  Leadership is vested in the Magister, who has ultimate
    responsibility for the functioning and philosophy of the Order.

3.  The priesthood, collectively, forms the Magister's advisory council,
    and shall be known as the Council of the Illuminati.

4.  Upon the resignation or death of the Magister, the Council shall
    elect one of its number to assume the position.

5.  The Magister may be replaced at any time by a majority vote of
    the Council.

Organization
6.  The basic organization unit of the OLHP is the 'Coven.'

7.  At least three Adepts within a given area may apply to the
    Magister to form a Coven.

8.  Should a Coven be sanctioned by the Magister, it shall be granted
    a Charter.

9.  A Charter of a Coven may be revoked at any time by the Magister.

10.  In circumstances where there is no local ordained Priest/ess to
     preside over a Coven, the Adepts may elect a Master/Mistress
     from among themselves, whose position is subject to approval of the
     Magister.

11.  A specialized 'Order' within the OLHP may be established by a
     Priest/ess, subject to approval by the Magister.

Degrees
12.  There are three degrees within the OLHP, which are attained by
     completing the prescribed examinations, as determined by the
     Magister: Neophyte I¯, Adept II¯, Priest/ess III¯.

13.  The Degrees may only be undertaken by those of at least 18
     years of age.

14.  Upon Recognition, a Neophyte has one year to apply for the
     examination of Adept.

15.  Examination for the Priesthood is undertaken by Adepts at the
     invitation of the Magister.

Conduct
16.  Nobody under then age of 18 is permitted to be in attendance at
     function of the Order.

17.  Every initiate is obliged to obey the laws of the land of his
     residence.

18.  No 'blood sacrifice' of any type are permitted to be undertaken
     by any initiate.

19.  No narcotics of any type are permitted at functions of the Order.

20.  Alcoholic intoxication is not permitted at any function of the
     Order.

21.  Nothing shall be undertaken at any function of the Order which
     transgresses the free-will of any individual present.

22.  Initiates are expected to obey the instructions of their
     immediate superiors.

23.  Complaints of breaches of conduct may be brought by any
     initiate against any other initiate, and filed with the Magister for
     deliberation.

24.  A Priest/ess or Coven Master/Mistress may suspend any
     subordinate, subject to review by the Magister.

25.  Misconduct, as deemed by the Magister, may result in
     suspension or expulsion from the Order.

Constitutional interpretation and amendments
26.  The Magister shall have ultimate responsibility for the questions
     of interpretation of this Constitution.

   Faustus Scorpius (Magister)
       25 September 1991CE

ORDER OF THE LEFT HAND PATH
P O Box 38-262
Petone
Wellington
New Zealand