Constitution

ARTICLE 6 OFFICERS    Section 1. T he “Officers” of the Lodge shall consist of a President, Immediate Past President, First and Second Vice-Presidents, Secretary, Treasurer, Sergeant-at- Arms, Inner Guard, Out Guard, Chaplain, State Trustee and three (3) Lodge Trustees. Section 2. The “Executive Board” shall consist of a President, Immediate Past President, all Active Past Presidents, First and Second Vice-Presidents, Secretary, Treasurer, Sergeant-at-Arms, Inner Guard, Outer Guard, Chaplain, State Trustee, three (3) LodgeTrustees and any State or National Officer elected from this Lodge. Section 3. The “Executive Board” shall have the authority to exercise all administrative powers of the Order during the periods between meetings. It shall have the power to act in all emergencies pertaining to the welfare of this Lodge and its members. Section 4. The “Officers” of the Lodge shall be elected for a term of two years and shall serve until their successors are elected, qualified and installed. Section 5. By virtue of their office, the President, Immediate Past President, and the Secretary shall be the Lodge delegates to the Biennial Conference of the Grand Lodge, and the Annual Conference of the Florida State Lodge, Fraternal Order of Police. ARTICLE 7 PRESIDENT  Section 1. The President will be the Chief Executive Officer of the Williams Nichols Lodge #8, Fraternal Order of Police. He shall preside at all meetings of the Lodge. He shall have general management of the business of the Order and shall see that all orders and resolutions of the Board of Directors and the membership are carried into effect. Section 2. He shall execute any and all contracts that may be authorized by the Board of Directors/Executive Board and/or the membership. Section 3. The President or his designee shall be ex-officio member of all Standing Committees. Section 4. He shall have the power, with the advice and consent of the membership, to appoint the majority of all Standing and Special Committees. Section 5. He shall have the power to call a special meeting of the membership whenever an emergency arises or upon the petition of a majority of the members of the Board of Directors/ Executive Board. Section 6. The President will report the business transacted by him together with such recommendations, as he may deem advisable at each meeting. Section 7. He shall convey to his successor all unfinished business of the Lodge. Section 8. He shall attest to all warrants or vouchers drawn on any fund of the Lodge before payment by the Treasurer. Section 9. And shall furnish a fidelity/surety bond for the faithful performance of duty in the amount specified by the Board of Directors/Executive Board (after receiving a recommendation by the Lodge Trustees).   ARTICLE 8 IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Section 1. The immediate Past President shall attend all meeting of the Board of Directors, and the State and National Conference, and shall assist and advise the President and other officers of the Lodge. He shall execute such arrangements or orders as may be issued by the President or the Board of Directors/Executive Board. ARTICLE 9 VICE - PRESIDENTS Section 1. Duties of the First Vice-President – The First Vice-President shall: A. Assist the President in the performance of his duties and, in the absence of the President, shall exercise the powers and the duties of that office. B. Have the power, with the advice and consent of the membership to appoint the minority of all Standing and Special Committees. C. Perform such other duties as may be ordered by the President or the Board of Directors/ Executive Board. D. Furnish a fidelity/surety bond for the faithful performance of duty in the amount specified by the Board of Directors/ Executive Board.   Section 2. Duties of the Second Vice-President – The Second Vice-President shall: A. Assist the President in the performance of his duties, in the absence of the First Vice-President, and, in his absence, exercise the powers and duties of that office. B. Perform such other duties as may be ordered by the President.   ARTICLE 10 SECRETARY Section 1. The Secretary shall have custody of the books, records, documents, the seal of the Lodge and office paraphernalia and equipment, under the general orders of the President and the Board of Directors/ Executive Board. Section 2. He shall keep a record of the minutes of all Lodge meetings, and shall submit the same for approval, alteration or rejection at the next general meeting. Section 3. He shall conduct general correspondence of the Lodge. Section 4. He shall attest, under the seal of the Lodge, all duly authorized contracts of the Lodge. Section 5. He shall be the official custodian of the Constitution and By-Laws of the Lodge, which shall be authenticated by the seal of the Lodge and the signature of the President and Secretary. He shall keep a record of the official amendments to the Constitution and By-Laws adopted by the Lodge and shall cause them to be properly inserted therein. Section 6. He shall handle the membership roster and prepare the necessary Per Capita tax and assessments forms due to the Grand Lodge and the State Lodge. Section 7. He shall furnish a surety bond for faithful performance of duty in the amount specified by the Board of Directors/ Executive Board. Section 8. He shall perform such other duties as are usual and incidental to the Office of Secretary. Section 9. At the expiration of his term of office, the Secretary shall deliver to his successor the seal of the Lodge and all books, documents, records, funds, supplies, equipment, paraphernalia, etc., and shall require and receive a receipt for same.