Post by SFX on Jan 29, 2009 21:05:58 GMT -4
ARTICLE IV
[shadow=grey,left,400]Officers[/shadow]
[shadow=grey,left,400]Officers[/shadow]
Sec. 1. The officers of the corporation shall be a President, Scribe/Treasurer, Historian, and a Quartermaster, each of whom shall be elected at the annual meeting of the corporation, and they shall serve in such office until the close of business of the meeting at which their successors may be elected. Corporation officers will have no field status as officers or NCOs unless so elected by the membership.
Sec. 2. Any vacancy in an elective office may be filled by the Board of Directors at any meeting, but only for the remainder of the term so vacated.
Sec. 3. Unless otherwise designated by the Board, the President shall be the Executive Officer of the corporation. He shall preside at all meetings of the corporation, the Board of Directors and shall be an ex-official member of any committees. He shall be a co-signer with the Scribe/Treasurer of all notes, mortgages, or upon the direction of the Board of Directors, execute any and all legal instruments given on behalf of the corporation and shall, if required by the Board, give such surety bond as may be required at the expense of the corporation. He shall have the power to call meetings of the Board of Directors and shall make a full and complete report of the work of the corporation and the actions of the Board of Directors as each annual meeting of the corporation. The President shall be authorized to sign checks along with the Treasurer. He shall be responsible for setting the agenda. The President shall serve as the official spokesperson for the group with the media.
Sec. 4. The Scribe shall attend all meetings of the corporation, of the Board of Directors, and shall keep accurate records of all business transactions at such meetings. The Scribe shall be responsible for publishing the newsletter, and the distribution of the newsletter in a timely fashion. He shall keep an accurate record of the membership of the corporation, he shall give adequate notice to all members in advance of the annual meeting of the corporation, and he shall make a full report of the membership status of the corporation at each annual meeting. At the request of the President, and as otherwise provided herein, he shall give adequate notice of all meetings of the Board of Directors. For the purposes set forth herein, "adequate notice" shall mean at least sufficient time to reach the place of business from the person's place of business or residence under normal conditions, unless otherwise agreed or waived.
Sec. 5. The Treasurer shall be the custodian of all corporate funds. He shall receive all corporate funds, depositing the same in the name of the corporation in such bank or trust company as may be designated by the Board of Directors, and keep an accurate record of all receipts and disbursements. He shall be a co-signer with the President or a designated member of the Board on all notes, mortgages, or upon the discretion of the Board of Directors, execute all of the legal instruments given on behalf of the corporation and shall, if required by the Board, give such surety bond as may be required at the expense of the corporation. He shall give a full report of the financial status of the corporation at each annual meeting and upon request at any meeting of the Board of Directors. He shall be able to issue checks for the corporation.
Sec. 6. There shall also be a Historian who shall help keep a written and/or visual record of the past achievements by the company.
Sec. 7. Quartermaster shall be responsible for helping new recruits determine and procure, at recruit's expense, a proper uniform and musket.
Sec. 8. In the absence of any officer from a meeting at which his presence is necessary for an orderly conduct of the business thereof, the chairman may appoint a temporary substitute therefore.
Sec. 9. A Storekeeper, appointed by the Board of Directors, shall be responsible for the maintaining and storing all company gear. He shall be custodian of all company property.