Officers Roles

Serves as spiritual advisor to the brother Knights and families of that council
Provides his message to members at the beginning of the meeting as outlined in the Method of Conducting a Council Meeting or whenever it best suits his schedule

Assists the grand knight with operation of the council and any other duties assigned to him by the grand knight
In the absence of the grand knight, presides at council meetings
Recommended to serve on the council’s Retention Committee

Upon recommendation of the grand knight and the trustees, the financial secretary is appointed for a three-year term that is approved by the supreme knight
The prospective financial secretary must also complete and submit the Application for Appointment as Financial Secretary
Under Section 130 of the Laws of the Order, the financial secretary is automatically bonded in the amount of $5,000. Additional bonding may be provided at a cost of $7 per thousand by contacting the supreme secretary’s office
Collects money, in the form of dues, from members. Responsible for sending billing notices

Responsible for keeping and maintaining a true and permanent record of all actions of the council and maintains all correspondence of the council

Charged with handling council funds
Receives money from financial secretary and deposits it in the proper council accounts
Responsible for paying all council expenses, including assessments from the Supreme Council
Under Section 130 of the Laws of the Order, the treasurer is automatically bonded in the amount of $5,000. Additional bonding may be provided at a cost of $7 per thousand by contacting the supreme secretary’s office

Appointed by the grand knight
Responsible for providing suitable educational and entertaining programs under the “Good of the Order” section of council meetings

Acts as parliamentarian for the council
Should have a working knowledge of Robert’s Rules of Order and Methods of Conducting a Council Meeting
When needed, will seek legal assistance from the state advocate

Attend the doors of the council chamber, checking for current membership cards and allowing entrance

Consists of grand knight and three other elected members
Supervises all financial business of the council and conducts the semiannual audits
Trustees are elected for terms of three years, two years and one year. At each regular election, the position of each trustee will be voted upon, with the current three- and two-year trustees moving on to become the two- and one-year trustees, respectively

Appointed by the grand knight
Collaborates with the grand knight in setting the calendar of council programs for the year
Manages each service program director and chairman as they implement the council’s programs and activities
Keeps accurate records of council programs for reporting on the Annual Survey of Fraternal Activity and the Columbian Award Application
Keeps council’s public relations chairman informed of all programs and activities for promotion to local media

Appointed by the grand knight
Collaborates with the grand knight and Council Membership Committee on council membership goals for the year
Manages the Recruitment Committee, Retention Committee and Insurance Promotion Committee chairmen as they implement the council’s membership activities
Plans and coordinates the council’s schedule

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