Constitution-Section 23.) The Grand Master shall appoint all Committees; he is ex-officio a member of every Committee. At the Annual Assembly or as soon thereafter as possible, the Grand Master shall appoint the following Standing Committees to consist of three members each, namely; Committee on Bylaws, Committee on Accounts, Committee on Jurisprudence, Committee on Correspondence, and Committee on Work and Lectures.
2007 STANDING COMMITTEES
Committee on Bylaws:
Jeffrey G. Burcham, Chairman
Mark W. Underwood
Daniel D. Darko
(Constitution-Section 24.) The Committee on Bylaws shall examine the bylaws of Constituent Councils and all amendments thereof, submitted to the Grand Council for approval. The approval of the Committee in the interval between Assemblies of the Grand Council shall authorize the Council to act under said bylaws until the decision of the Committee has been acted on by the Grand Council.
Committee on Accounts:
James D. Hawkins, Chairman
Lawrence N. Jolma, Jr. (as DGM)
Alwyn B. Taylor (as GPCW)
(Constitution-Section 25.) The Committee on Accounts shall examine and audit the accounts of the Grand Treasurer, the Grand Recorder, and the Grand Trustees, and present a written report thereon to the Grand Council at the Annual Assembly, and at such other times as the Grand Council or the Grand Master may direct. Its report shall embrace all the financial operations of the Grand Council. It shall also recommend to the Grand Council from time to time, the amount of an honorarium to be given the Grand Treasurer, the Grand Recorder, the Grand Visitor and Lecturer, and the Grand Sentinel for services rendered. The Committee will prepare and recommend for approval, at each Annual Assembly, a budget for the next Cryptic year, based on the anticipated revenues and expenditures. It will examine and report to the Grand Council on any proposal for expenditure of the Grand Council funds for any purpose other than usual appropriations for running expenses approved in the budget.
Committee on Jurisprudence:
Robert B. Bussler, Chairman
William T. Cox
Marion K. Warner
(Constitution-Section 26.) The Committee on Jurisprudence shall examine and report on the decisions of the Grand Master and all other questions of Masonic law that may be referred to it by the Grand Council or the Grand Master.
Committee on Correspondence:
H. William Hershiser, Chairman
Roger M. Firestone
Douglas L. Jordan
(Constitution-Section 27.) The Committee on Correspondence shall examine the proceedings of other grand bodies with which this Grand Council is in correspondence. It shall report such matters found therein as effect the general or local welfare of the Craft, accompanied by such recommendations as it may consider expedient. It shall examine all correspondence of the Grand Council referred to it, and report therein.
Committee on Work and Lectures:
Alwyn B. Taylor, Chairman
Charbel T. Fahed
Pablo A. Rocha
(Constitution-Section 28.) The Committee on Work and Lectures shall cooperate with the Grand Visitor and Lecturer in seeing that the Officers of the Constituent Councils are properly instructed in the work and lectures of the several degrees. It shall decide all appeals made to it concerning points of differences between the Masters of the Councils and the Grand Visitor and Lecturer. Its decision shall be final unless set aside by the Grand Council. It shall report to the Annual Assembly concerning such questions and appeals as may have been submitted to it.

2007 AD HOC COMMITTEES
Committee on Jewels and Regalia:
F. William Hershiser, Chairman (as PMIGM)
James D. Hawkins, Assistant-Chairman (as Grand Treasurer)
Lawrence N. Jolma, Jr. (as Deputy Grand Master)
Whereas the Grand Recorder's office has consistent insight to the needs and best interests of the Grand Council, he will chair this Committee. The Committee shall make suggestions to the Most Illustrious Grand Master and Grand Council regarding short-term and long-term goals as they pertain to 1) improving administration functions of the Grand Council or Constituent Councils, 2) increases in attendance and membership at the Constituent Councils and 3) the financial health and stability of the Grand Council and Constituent Councils.
Committee on Ways and Means:
Jeffrey G. Burcham, Chairman (as Grand Conductor of Council)
James D. Hawkins, Assistant-Chairman (as Grand Treasurer)
Robert B. Bussler
Charles W. Wagner
Whereas the Grand Conductor of Council has traditionally been chairman of this Committee and whereas the Grand Treasurer's office has consistent insight to that which is drawn on the treasury to effectively run the Grand Council each year, able to make deposits to the Grand Council coffers and also works in tandem with the Grand Recorder, he will be the assistant-chair to this Committee. The Committee shall work with the Most Illustrious Grand Master to find ways to improve the financial coffers of the Grand Council and provide input and assistance on any fundraisers and endeavors regarding the same.
Committee of Grand Council Designees to the DC York Rite Banquet Committee:
Lawrence N. Jolma, Jr. (as DGM)
Charles W. Wagner (as GCG)
Robert B. Bussler (as a PMIGM)
Whereas those so designated on this committee shall be entitled to 1 vote each and shall provide input and assistance to the "DC York Rite Banquet Committee". The Banquet Committee is comprised of 9 voting members from the Grand Chapter (3), Grand Council (3) and Grand Commandery (3). Participating members on the Committee includes the Most Excellent Grand High Priest, the Most Illustrious Grand Master, the Right Eminent Grand Commander, and the Grand Secretary and Recorders of those Grand Bodies.