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Description of the Officers'
Responsibilities
The Chaplain is the spiritual advisor of the
council. He is graciously requested to make a report at council meetings on
religious matters. Grand Knight: ( Elected ) The
Grand Knight is elected by the membership. The Grand Knight is responsible
for the welfare of the council. He presides over council meetings, acts as an
ex-officio member of all committees, appoints a membership and program
directors, convenes officers for a monthly meeting, and ensures all necessary
reports are submitted to the State and Supreme Council. He should also be aware of the
council's financial status and ensure that his signature appears on all
checks drawn. Deputy
Grand Knight:
( Elected ) The Deputy Grand Knight is elected by the membership. The Deputy
Grand Knight is second in command. He assists the Grand Knight with council
affairs and fulfills all duties assigned to him by the Grand Knight. Should
the Grand Knight be absent from a council meeting, the Deputy Grand Knight
will preside over the meeting. He serves as chairman of the council's
Retention Committee. Chancellor: ( Elected ) The
Chancellor is elected by the membership. The Chancellor has a variety of
responsibilities. Primarily, he assists the Grand Knight and the Deputy Grand
Knight in the execution of their duties and oversees the council in both
their absences. He is charged with strengthening the members' interests in
council activities. The chancellor is chairman of the admissions committee. Warden: ( Elected ) The
Warden is elected by the membership. The Warden is the "watchdog"
for the council property and degree paraphernalia, except the property of the
financial secretary, treasurer, and the recorder. He is also responsible of setting
up the council chambers for meeting and ceremonial work. during ceremonial
exemplification, he will appoint and supervise guards. Recorder: ( Elected ) The
Recorder is elected by the membership. The Recorder is similar to a court
reporter or a secretary. He is responsible for maintaining a true record of
all actions of the council and its correspondences. A Recorder's Minutes Book
(#1403) is available form the Knights of Columbus Supply Department for
keeping a record of council meetings. Advocate: ( Elected ) The
Advocate is elected by the membership. The Advocate is the legal
representative of the council and serves as the council's attorney at trials
and investigations of any interest to the council. While he does not need to
be a member of the legal profession, he should be familiar with the council's
By-Laws, the Order's Charter, Constitution and Laws, Method of Conducting a
Council Meeting, and Roberts Rules of Order. Financial
Secretary:
( Appointed ) The financial secretary is appointed by the Supreme Knight,
upon recommendation of the council. His main area of responsibilities is
maintaining all financial and membership records. He collects and receives
all moneys from all sources, including annual dues from council members. He
also handles supply orders for the council officers and members, filing the
Report of Officers, and submitting all membership transactions to the Supreme
Council. Treasurer: ( Elected ) The
Treasurer is elected by the membership. The treasurer is responsible for the safekeeping
and maintaining records of all council funds and accounts. He is responsible
for depositing money into the council’s accounts and provides a
certificate of such monies to the Grand Knight. He is also responsible for
payment of all expenses. Lecturer: ( Appointed ) The
Lecturer is appointed by the Grand Knight. The Lecturer provides both
educational and entertaining programs to the council. He is responsible for
the "Good of the Order" portion of council meetings. In order to
provide members with informative and educational programs, he must be
knowledgeable and aware of all council programming. Inside
and Outside Guards: ( Elected ) Both Guards are elected by the membership.
The guards have similar responsibilities, but distinct differences. The
Outside Guard tends to the outer door admitting visitors and members to the
inner door. Once at the inner door, the Inside Guard checks to make sure that
their membership cards are current. Board
of Trustees:
The Grand Knight serves as the Chairman of the Board of Trustees. The
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