Duties of Council Officers and Directors

Chaplain
• A priest chosen annually by the grand knight, deputy grand knight and trustees
• Serves as spiritual advisor to the brother Knights and families of that council
• Provides his message to members at the beginning of the meeting
• The chaplain should attend meetings of the council whenever his schedule allows, as his guidance is a great benefit

Grand Knight
• Uphold and advance the vision of Fr. McGivney through your personal example, leadership appointments, communication, and council meetings and events
• Presides over all meetings
• Appoints program and membership directors program, membership and evangelization and faith formation (EFF) directors.
• Appoints committees as needed
• Countersigns orders for payment with the financial secretary
• Authorized signer on the council’s bank account
• Responsible for the council’s Ceremonial Team
• Maintains working relationships with the council’s chaplain, district deputy, insurance agent, as well as with other local service organizations (ie. food pantries, soup kitchens)

Deputy Grand Knight
• 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 as program director

Chancellor
• Has the duty of strengthening the members’ interest in council activities
• Assists the grand knight and deputy grand knight with their duties as assigned
• Recommended to serve as the membership director

Financial Secretary
• 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 and initiating retention measures by providing a list of delinquent members to the grand knight and membership committee to prevent members from being suspended for nonpayment of dues
• Ensures that the council membership records are updated and that new members sign the constitutional roll • Files various reports and membership/ insurance transactions with the Supreme Council Office
• Responsible for completing and submitting the IRS form 990 for the council (U.S. only)
• Keeps the seal of the council and affixes the same to membership cards, resolutions and other official documents as necessary

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

Treasurer
• Handles council funds
• Receives money from financial secretary and deposits it in the proper council accounts
• Authorized signer on the council’s bank account
• 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 when reported on the Election of Officers form. Additional bonding may be provided at a cost of $7 per thousand by contacting the supreme secretary’s office

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

Advocate
• Acts as parliamentarian for the council
• Should have a working knowledge of Robert’s Rules of Order, Charter, Constitution & Laws, council by-laws, and parliamentary procedure
• When needed, will seek legal assistance from the state advocate

Warden
• Responsible for supervising and maintaining all council property
• Sets up council chambers for meetings and exemplifications
• Oversees inside and outside guards

Inside/Outside Guards
• Attend the doors of the council chamber, checking for current membership cards and allowing entrance

Board of Trustees
• Consists of grand knight and three other elected members
• Supervises all financial business of the council and conducts the annual audits
• Trustees are elected for terms of three years. At the first election of a new council, three trustees shall be elected, one to hold office for one year or until the next regular election, one for two years or until the second next regular election, and the other for three years or until the third next regular election, as determined by lot among themselves. Thereafter, at each succeeding election, one Trustee shall be chosen for a term of three years

Evangelization and Faith Formation Director
• Appointed by the grand knight
• Responsible for the planning, communication, structuring and leading of Cor
• Coordinates and engages with existing parish ministries and/or men’s groups
• Develops team of 2 to 3 men to share planning and facilitation responsibilities
• Submission of Cor Quarterly Report

Membership Director
• Appointed by the grand knight
• Collaborates with the grand knight and council leaders on council membership goals for the year
• Oversees the activities of the council’s membership
• Plans and coordinates the council’s schedule of recruitment programs
• Ensures that Membership Applications are transmitted by the Financial Secretary to both the Membership Records Department at the Supreme Council and the general agent
• Oversees Council Church Drives and assists prospective members with navigating the Online Join Application

Program Director
• Appointed by the grand knight
• Collaborates with the grand knight in setting the calendar of council programs for the year
• Manages program directors 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

Faith Director
• The faith director is appointed by the grand knight and reports to the program director
• Responsible for all faith-based council programs to advance the needs of the Council per the pastor’s direction

Family Director
• Responsible for all family-based council programs
• The family director is appointed by the grand knight and reports to the program director
• Responsible for all family-based council programs
• Must complete required Safe Environment training and background check

Community Director
• Responsible for all community-based council programs
• Directs programs that support and encourage service to the community, fight poverty, aid individuals, promote athletic events, and sponsor larger programs and campaigns
• Should be comfortable contacting and coordinating with organizations that align in key areas of community assistance
• Must complete required Safe Environment training and background check

Life Director
• Responsible for all life-based council programs
• The individual appointed to this position should be comfortable discussing and planning efforts in the context of supporting and affirming life at all stages and under all conditions
• Strives to promote programs that support and encourage the advancement of the pro-life movement, people with intellectual disabilities, and persecuted Christians