Installation charge:
"The
Post Commander shall be the Chief
Executive of the Post. The Commander
will preside at all meetings of the
Post and Executive Committee of the
Post, and see that all
recommendations of the Executive
Committee are presented to the
general membership, a majority vote
shall be required for approval. The
Commander shall be ex-officio member
of all standing committees and have
the general powers and duties of
supervision. The Commander shall,
from time-to-time, make reports
covering the business of the Post
and make recommendations to the
Post. In the absence or incapacity
of the Post Finance Officer, the
Post Commander shall also be
responsible for the maintenance of
all Post financial records and the
preparation and timely* filing of
all required Post income tax
returns, and for Post compliance in
regard to inspection of the Post
financial records by the American
Legion Department and National
Organization; all taxing
authorities; the Post members, and
the general public. In the absence
or incapacity of the officer
appointed or elected to maintain the
Post membership records, the Post
Commander shall also be responsible
for the maintenance of all Post
membership records and for Post
compliance in regard to inspection
of the membership records by
American Legion, Department and
National Organizations; all taxing
authorities; and the Post members."
Installation charge:
"The Adjutant shall be the Secretary
of the Post and shall attend all
meetings of the Executive Committee
of the Post and record all votes and
minutes of all proceedings in a book
to be kept at the Post for this
purpose. The Adjutant shall also
keep such records as the Department
and National organization may
require, and perform such other
duties as may be directed by the
Post Commander."
Installation charge:
"The
First (1st) Vice
Commander shall work with the Post
Commander in running the Post. The
First (1st) Vice
Commander shall, in the absence or
disability of the Post Commander,
perform the duties of the Post
Commander until the return of the
Commander and the ability of the
Commander to resume his/her duties.
It is the duty of the First (1st)
Vice Commander to be responsible for
membership goals."
Installation charge:
"The Second Vice Commander shall be
responsible for all kitchen
functions and related entertainment
activities. He/she shall perform
other duties as may be assigned by
the Post Commander."
Installation charge:
"The Third (3rd) Vice
Commander shall perform such duties
as may be assigned to him/her by the
Post Commander and shall work with
the First (1st) Vice
Commander in securing membership."
Installation charge:
"The
Fourth (4th) Vice
Commander shall work with the Second
(2nd) Vice Commander in
kitchen functions and related
entertainment activities. He/she
shall perform such other duties as
may be assigned to him/her by the
Post Commander."
Installation charge:
"The
Sergeant-at-Arms shall preserve
order during the meetings of the
Post and perform such other duties
as may be prescribed by the Post
Commander."
Installation charge:
"The
Chaplain shall perform such divine
and non-sectarian services as may be
necessary, adhering to such
ceremonial rituals as may be
recommended by the National
Headquarters of THE AMERICAN LEGION.
He is responsible for contacting the
sick, disabled and indigent members
of the Post."
Installation charge: "The
Historian shall collect, from
year-to-year, all records and data
of value and interest concerning the
activities of the Post"
Installation charge: "The
Finance Officer shall have charge of
all Post finances and see that they
are safely deposited in some bank or
banks approved by the Executive
Committee, shall keep complete
records of the receipt and
disbursements of Post monies, shall
insure all monthly bills are paid in
a timely fashion and shall have all
financial reports ready, at all
times for inspection by the Post
Commander, the Executive Committee,
and all Federal and State taxing
authorities. The Finance Officer
shall prepare a fiscal year budget
in writing and will present same to
Commander and Executive Committee
within sixty (60) days of taking
office. The Finance Officer shall
present in writing a financial
report accompanied by receipts to
the Executive Committee at monthly
meetings. There shall be three (3)
officers authorized to sign checks
for the disbursement of monies.
These officers shall be the Post
Commander, Finance Officer, and the
Adjutant. If the Adjutant and
Finance Officer are one and the
same, the other officer is to be
designated by the Post Commander and
Executive Committee. It shall
require the signature of any one of
the three (3) persons authorized to
sign checks for the disbursement of
monies of the Post. A proposed
monthly budget report showing all
expenditures shall be presented to
the Executive Committee and
Commander at each monthly meeting.
The Finance Officer shall retain all
financial records in the Post and
shall make such records available to
the State and National American
Legion organizations, all Federal
and State taxing authorities, and
all members of the general public
who request inspection of such
financial records. In addition, the
Finance Officer shall be responsible
for the preparation and timely
filing if all income tax returns
required by Federal and State taxing
authorities."
"The
Judge
Advocate
shall be
the
Legal
Officer
of the
Post and
shall
advise
the
Officers
and
Executive
Committee
upon all
legal
questions
that
shall
arise."
"The administrative affairs of Palm
Valley Post 233 shall be under the
supervision of the Executive
Committee, who shall serve as the
corporate directors. This Executive
Committee shall consist of five (5)
elected members. The Committee shall
meet at least once a month at the
call of the Commander and as often
as the Commander shall deem
necessary. The Commander may also
call a special Executive Committee
meeting upon notification of
twenty-four (24) hours notice to
members by personal contact. The
Commander may also call a special
meeting upon receipt of a written
request of three (3) or more members
of the Executive Committee. The term
or office of the Executive Committee
shall be for one (1) year. The
Commander of the post shall chair
the Committee."
"The administrative affairs of Palm
Valley Post 233 shall be under the
supervision of the Executive
Committee, who shall serve as the
corporate directors. This Executive
Committee shall consist of five (5)
elected members. The Committee shall
meet at least once a month at the
call of the Commander and as often
as the Commander shall deem
necessary. The Commander may also
call a special Executive Committee
meeting upon notification of
twenty-four (24) hours notice to
members by personal contact. The
Commander may also call a special
meeting upon receipt of a written
request of three (3) or more members
of the Executive Committee. The term
or office of the Executive Committee
shall be for one (1) year. The
Commander of the post shall chair
the Committee."
"The administrative affairs of Palm
Valley Post 233 shall be under the
supervision of the Executive
Committee, who shall serve as the
corporate directors. This Executive
Committee shall consist of five (5)
elected members. The Committee shall
meet at least once a month at the
call of the Commander and as often
as the Commander shall deem
necessary. The Commander may also
call a special Executive Committee
meeting upon notification of
twenty-four (24) hours notice to
members by personal contact. The
Commander may also call a special
meeting upon receipt of a written
request of three (3) or more members
of the Executive Committee. The term
or office of the Executive Committee
shall be for one (1) year. The
Commander of the post shall chair
the Committee."
"The administrative affairs of Palm
Valley Post 233 shall be under the
supervision of the Executive
Committee, who shall serve as the
corporate directors. This Executive
Committee shall consist of five (5)
elected members. The Committee shall
meet at least once a month at the
call of the Commander and as often
as the Commander shall deem
necessary. The Commander may also
call a special Executive Committee
meeting upon notification of
twenty-four (24) hours notice to
members by personal contact. The
Commander may also call a special
meeting upon receipt of a written
request of three (3) or more members
of the Executive Committee. The term
or office of the Executive Committee
shall be for one (1) year. The
Commander of the post shall chair
the Committee."
"The administrative affairs of Palm
Valley Post 233 shall be under the
supervision of the Executive
Committee, who shall serve as the
corporate directors. This Executive
Committee shall consist of five (5)
elected members. The Committee shall
meet at least once a month at the
call of the Commander and as often
as the Commander shall deem
necessary. The Commander may also
call a special Executive Committee
meeting upon notification of
twenty-four (24) hours notice to
members by personal contact. The
Commander may also call a special
meeting upon receipt of a written
request of three (3) or more members
of the Executive Committee. The term
or office of the Executive Committee
shall be for one (1) year. The
Commander of the post shall chair
the Committee."