TREASURER

Section 1.        The Treasurer shall submit a report in writing to the Secretary at each regular monthly business meeting.

Section 2.      The Treasurer shall cause an annual audit of the accounts, books and records of the Lodge, to be conducted by a Certified Public Accountant.

Section 3.        The Treasurer shall be the custodian of the funds of the Lodge.  He shall furnish a surety bond for faithful performance of duty in the amount specified and approved by the Board of Directors/Executive Board.

Section 4.        He shall sign all checks, duly authorized for disbursement of funds.

Section 5.        He shall keep an itemized record of all receipts and disbursements.

Section 6.        He shall deposit all funds collected in a bank approved by the Board of Directors/Executive Board and shall maintain direct control over all bank accounts involving the Lodge.  He shall retain in his office a contingency fund of not more than one hundred ($100.00) dollars for the purpose of paying emergency current expenses.

Sergeant-at-Arm

Section 1.         The Sergeant-at-Arms shall examine the dues cards of Officers, and other members of the organization, ascertaining that all present at each meeting are in good standing; sign the attendance shee, and shall make a report to the Secretary of the same.  He shall perform such other duties as the President may require.

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GUARDS

Section 1.         The Guards (Inner and Outer) shall have charge and control of the meeting room.    They shall permit only qualified persons to enter or to remain.    They shall assist the Sergeant-at-Arms in the execution of such duties as the President may order.

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CHAPLAIN

Section 1.       The Chaplain shall report at each monthly meeting, those members that are sick, injured or need relief.  He shall be authorized to send fruit/flowers to those members or immediate family members that are hospitalized.

Section 2.        The Chaplain shall open each Lodge meeting with a prayer.   He shall close each Lodge meeting with a prayer. He shall be responsible for reporting all members in “Sick and Relief” and shall be the Chairperson of the Lodge Memorial Committee.

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LODGE TRUSTEES

f three (3) members nominated and elected at the time, date and method as set forth for the General Election of Officers.

Section 1.        The Lodge Trustees for this Lodge shall consist o

Section 2.       They shall take charge of all physical property of the Lodge, make a complete itemized inventory of such property and file a certified copy with the Secretary.Section 3.         They shall recommend the amount of bond to be required of the President, First Vice-President, Secretary, the Treasurer and any standing committees that are deemed to require a performance bond, for the faithful performance of their duties. +Section 4.         They shall examine and audit the financial books, records, and funds of the Lodge and make a report of their findings at the May and November meetings. Section 5.        They shall ascertain that all monies received have been allocated to the credit of the proper funds and so deposited in the name of the Lodge.

Section 6.         They shall gather data and information of every kind pertaining to the welfare of the law enforcement officers in the Lodge.

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EXPENSES OF LODGE OFFICERS

Section 1.       The President, Secretary, and Immediate Past President and any other delegate or alternate to the Conference or Board Meeting shall receive expenses as prescribed in Subsection A, B, C, and D of this Section.A.      Travel – Shall be paid at tourist rate air transportation.  When traveling in areas not covered by air transportation, shall receive mileage at the current IRS rate.

B.      Hotel or motel accommodations.C.      The current per diem established by the City of Miami Beach for meals.D.      Registration fees.

Section 2.       The President, when attending a State or National conference or Board Meeting, shall receive additional expenses for hospitality and entertainment purposes for State Board meetings and for State and National Conference.Section 3.        Any lodge officer or member performing duties and services for the Lodge, upon order of the President, shall be compensated for such expenses pursuant to Section 1.

Section 4.        The annual compensation of the Lodge President, Lodge Secretary, and Lodge Treasurer shall be determined by a two-thirds (2/3) majority vote of the Board of Directors/Executive Board and ratified by the membership at the February meeting (in the election year).

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FIDELITY BOND Section 1.         This Lodge shall provide proof of fidelity bond or insurance to the State Lodge.

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ASSOCIATE MEMBERS Section 1.        Prospective Associate members shall submit their application accompanied by a fifty ($50.00) dollar initiation fee and first year dues of one hundred ($100.00) dollars, for a total of one hundred fifty ($150.00) dollars to the Lodge Secretary.A.       A strict investigation shall be conducted by a standing committee, composed of three (3) Active members and two (2) Associate members.B.       The application in question shall be checked through the Public Safety Communications Unit of the Miami Beach Police Department for any criminal record.C.       This standing committee shall submit (in confidence) a majority report, and may submit a minority report if desired, to the Lodge Board of Directors/Executive BoardD.       Upon favorable report by the Board of Directors/Executive Board, the applicant’s name shall be submitted to the Lodge membership at the next regular business meeting for approval or disapproval.  A majority vote is necessary for acceptance.E.       A dues card shall not be issued to any Associate member until he has received the Oath of Membership.