Duties of the Officers:
The
Chaplain
provides spiritual guidance and direction to the Council. The
Chaplain is selected by the Grand Knight, Deputy Grand Knight
and the three Trustees on an annual basis in accordance with the
rules of the Bishop of the diocese.
The
Grand Knight
is the top ranking officer of the Council. He oversees
all of the Council's activities and is elected by the members of the
Council. Some of his duties include presiding over meetings,
countersigning orders and checks, reading vouchers and notices
relative to the Fourth Degree.
The
Deputy Grand Knight is
second ranking officer of the Council and is elected by the members
of the Council. He shall preside in the absence or inability of the
Grand Knight.
The
Chancellor is the third highest
ranking officer of the Council and is elected by the members of the
Council. The Chancellor shall assist the Grand Knight and Deputy
Grand Knight in the performance of their duties and shall take
charge during the incapacity or extended absence of both. He shall
exercise a special interest in new members and members who are sick
or in distress.
The
Warden assures that all members at
meetings possess the current membership card and is elected by the
members of the council. He is custodian of all Council property
except funds and is in charge of properly setting up the Council
Chamber. He directs the activities of the Inside and Outside Guards.
The
Financial Secretary
handles all of the financial transaction record keeping. This
includes issuing and collecting bills, issuing membership cards,
etc. The Financial Secretary is appointed by the Supreme Knight and
is compensated in a manner approved by the Board of Directors.
The
Treasurer is responsible for the
funds of the Council as is elected by the members of the Council.
His duties include such functions as maintaining bank accounts and
issuing checks based on receipts turned in by the Financial
Secretary.
The
Recorder keeps the minutes of the
meeting and the historical records for the Council. He is elected by
the Council members. In the absence of the Grand Knight, Deputy
Grand Knight, and Chancellor the Recorder will run the meeting.
Also, he is responsible for the correspondence of the Council as
directed by the Grand Knight.
The
Advocate is
the Chief Legal Officer for the Council as is elected by the members
of the Council.
The
Inside and Outside Guards
each have the same symbol for their jewel. They are in charge of
security at the meetings and are to assist the Warden as needed.
There are three
Trustees
in each Council, titled as 1 Year Trustee, 2 Year Trustee, and 3
Year Trustee. They oversee the financial transactions of the
Council, review all bills and financial reports and audit the
Council's financial records semi-annually.
The
Lecturer is responsible for the
entertainment at the Knights of Columbus meetings and functions. He
is selected by the Grand Knight on an annual basis.
The Council By-Laws
are posted
here.
Copyright © 1997-2007
Knights of Columbus, St. Timothy Council 12255. All rights reserved.
Revised:
February 03, 2008
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