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The following are the proposed bylaws and procedure manual for your review prior to the upcoming general meeting.
GLENN M SICKLES
POST 34
BYLAWS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Preamble
ARTICLES
Article I Name and Authority ARTICLE II Nature
ARTICLE III Organitation
ARTICLE IV Membership
ARTICLE V Post Officers
ARTICLE VI Vacancy in Office
ARTICLE VII Resignation or removal from Office
Resignation
Removal from Office
ARTICLE VIII Duties of the Officers
Commander
1st Vice Commander
2nd Vice Commander
Junior Past Comander
Adjutant
Sergeant at Arms
Executive Committeemen (3)
Finance Officer
Judge Advocate
Chaplain
Service Officer
Historian
ARTICLE IX Post Meetings
ARTICLE X Executive Committee
ARTICLE XI Delegates
ARTICLE XII Standing Committees
ARTICLE XIII Dues and Fees
ARTICLE XIV American Legion Auxiliary
ARTICLE XV Sons of The American Legion
ARTICLE XVI American Legion Riders
ARTICLE XVII Amendments
ARTICLE XVIII Certification
PREAMBLE
FOR GOD AND COUNTRY, we associate ourselves together for the following purposes: to uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States of America; to maintain law and order; to foster and perpetuate a one hundred percent Americanism; to perserve the memories and incidents of our assocaition in the Great Wars; to incalcate a sense of individual obligation to the community, state, and nation; to combat autocracy of both the classes and the masses; to make right the master of might; to promote Peace and goodwill on earth; to safeguard and transmit to posterity the principles of justice, freedom, and democracy; to consecrate and sanctify our comradeship by our devotion to mutual helpfulness.
ARTICLE I. NAME AND AUTHORITY
The name of this organization shall be Glenn M. Sickels Post 34, of Kennewick-Pasco, The AMERICAN LEGION, Department of Washington,having been charted by the National Organization of The American Legion and incorporated as a non-profit veteran organization in accordance with the laws of the State of Washington. Nothing in this Bylaws, Rules of Conduct, policies, and Department Bylaws.
ARTICLE II. NATURE
Section 1. This Post is a civilian organization and membership therein does not affect or increase liability for military or police service.Rank does not exist in The American Legion, and no member shall be addressed by his/her military or naval title in any meeting of this Post.
Section 2. This organization shall be absolutely non-political and shall not be used for the dissemination of partisan principles or for the promotion of the candidacy of any personseeking public office or preferment.
ARTICLE III. ORGANIZATION
Section 1. This Post shall be organized in accordance with and under the guidance of The American Legion Department of Washington and The American Legion National Organization.
ARTICLE IV. MEMBERSHIP
Section 1. Any person shall be eligible for membership in The American Legion Post 34 who meets the eligibility requirements for membership as established in the National Constitution of The American Legion.
Section 2. There shall be no form of class of membership except an a active membership, and dues shall be paid either annually or for life.
Section 3. No person may be a member of more than one Post at any one time.
Section 4. This Post shall be the judge of its own membership, except that no person who is a member of an organization which has for its aim the overthrow of the United States Goverenment by force or violence, or who subscribes to the principles of any group opposed to our form of goverernment, shall be eligible to become or to remain a Post member.
A. Each applicant for membership in this Post shall present a completed official membership application or transfer form, together with the current dues and proof of eligibility, for a vote by the Post membership.
B. Applications for membership shall be acted upon at the Post general meeting and shall be accepted, rejected or referred for further investigation and consideration. A rejected application shall not be considered until after the experation of (6) six months from the date of such rejection.
C. No person with charges pending by another Post for violations that could lead to expulsion or suspension shall be permitted to transfer to this Post, until those charges are settled.
(1) When charges have been served, the Post shall file a copy of those charges with the Department Adjutant.
(2) When those charges have been settled, a copy of the resolution of such charges shall be filed with the Depatment Adjutant.
(3) While such charges are pending, the Department Adjutant shall ensure that a transfer of the person charged is not permitted, notifying in writing both the person charged and the admitting Post that the transfer is denied until the charges have been resolved.
(4) When the Department Adjutant receives a copy of the resolution of the charges, the admitting Post shall be so notified, with their options explained.
(5) If the charges result in expulsion and when, if appeal is made, the Department Executive Commettee has upheld the expulsion, or the time for appeal has expired, the Department Adjutant shall notify the National Adjutant.
(D) No person who has been expelled by a Post shall be admitted to membership in another Post without the consent of the expelling Post, except:
(1) When such consent has been asked for and denied by the expelling Post, an appeal may be made to the Executive Committee of the Department of the expelling Post for permission to be admitted to membership in another Post; and
(2) Such person shall be ineligible for membership until such permissionis granted.
Section 5. Suspension or Expulsion. A member may be expelled or suspended from the Post and thus, from The AmericanLegion only after a fair trial, with the right to appeal, and only for disloyalty, neglect of duty, dishonesty, or conduct unbecoming a member of The American Legion. The method of preferring charges, conducting the trial, and providing the right to appeal shall be as specified in the Post Rules.
ARTICLE V. POST OFFICERS
Section 1. The Elected Officers.
A. The Elected Officers of this Post shall be: Commander, 1st Vice Commander, 2nd Vice Commander, Adjutant, Sergeant at Arms and (3) Three Committeemen. The Junior Past Commander is considered elected having previously been elected.
Section 2. The Appointted Officers.
A. The Appointed Officers of this Post shall be: Judge Advocate, Finance Officer, Chaplain, Historian, Service Officer, Assistant Adjutant, Assistant Finance Officer.
(a). The Post Executive Committee may appoint other officers as nessecary.
Section 3. Election of Post Officers
A. The Officers shall be elected by secret ballot, to serve the term of their elections, which is from the close of Department Covention to the close of the following Department Convention.
(1). The annual nominations of Post Officers shall be held at the regular meetings in March, April and May of each year. Nominations shall be preceded by consent of the nominee. The elections shall immediately follow the nominations at the May General Membership meeting.
(2). A majority of the votes cast is required to be elected to a Post Office.
(3). Each serving officer not declining shall be automaticlly entered into the nomination for the same office for the succeeding term. This action shall not affect the option of the membership of nominating any other eligible Post member to any office of choice.
(4). Elected/Appointed Officers may hold another appointed office.
(5). Every member of this Post in good standing shall be eligible to hold office.
Section 4. Immediately following elections, the Post Adjutant shall notify the Department Adjutant of the names, addresses and telephone numbers of the installed Post officers and shall include the date of election. In addition, the Post Adjutant shall inspect the service records of the elected Post Officers and shall certify the eligibility of each to be a member of The American Legion. Such certification shall include the office, name, military service of eligibility, dates of active duty and service number(s).
ARTICLE VI. VACANCY IN OFFICE
Section 1. In the event of a vacancy in the office of the Post Commander, for any reason, the 1st Vice Commander will assume the office temporarily, and if the 1st Vice Commander is unable to assume the office temporarily, then the 2nd Vice Commander will assume the office temporarily.
Section 2. Vacancies in the Executive Committee, or in any office in the Post, from any cause other that the experation of their term, shall be filled by a majority vote of the remaining members of the Executive Committee, and a member so elected shall hold office for the unexpired term of the member of the committee whom he/she succeeds. A vacancy may be considered by the Executive Committee to exist when a member of officer is absent without appropriate explanation for (3) three or more consecutive (regular and Executive) meetings.
ARTICLE VII. RESIGNATION OR REMOVAL FROM OFFICE
Section 1. Resignation
A. A resignation from any officer shall be submitted in writing to the Post Commander or Adjutant, or orally to the Executive Committee when it is in session. Such resignation shall be effective, thus creating a vacancy on the date in the resignation, or if not specified, on the date received.
Section 2. Removal from Office.
A. Any member of the Executive Committee shall be subject to removal if they fail to attend (3) three consecutive, properly called meetings. Such removal shall create an automatic vacancy in that office unless, by a 2/3 vote, the Executive Committee accepts that members excuse for at least one of those three meetings. Such excuse shall be presented and voted on during roll call of the meeting at which the absence occurs.
B. The removal must be base on malfeasance or misfeasance in office, neglect of duty, failure to carry out in good faith the provisions of the Post Bylaws or a flagrant violation of the Post Bylaws. Charges shall be made in writting and sighed by the Legionaire(s) preffering such charges. The Post Commander or any (5) five voting members of the Executive Committee shall call a special meeting of the Executive Committee to provide a hearing on the charges.
(1). At that special meeting, the Executive Committee shall first determine if the charges have merit.
(a). If determined, by a 2/3 vote of the members present, that the charges have merit, the Executive Committee shall determin, by a 2/3 vote of the entire voting membership of the Executive Committee, whether the charges warrant removal from office or some lesser applicable punishment which will be meted out at that meeting.
(b). If the charges are determined to be without merit, per the vote above, the Executive Committee shall dismiss the charges and shall determine what action to take relative to the Legionaire(s) who prfered the charges.
(2). When the Executive Committee determine that removal from office is warranted, it shall take effect immediatly, creating a vacancy in that office.
ARTICLE VIII. DUTIES OF OFFICERS
Section 1. The Post Commander shall preside at all meetings of the Post and to have general supervision over the business and the affairs of the Post, and such officer shall be the cheif executive officer of the Post. The Commander shall make an annual report covering the business of the Post for the year. The Commander shall perform such other duties as directed by the Post membership.
Section 2. The 1st Vice Commander shall assume and discharge the duties of the office of Commander in the absence or disability of, or when called upon by the Commander. The 1st Vice Commander shall also serve as the chairman of the Post Membership Committee.
Section 3. The 2nd Vice Commander shall be prepared to act as the 1st Vice Commander in the latters absence. The 2nd Vice Commander shall serve as the Post Activities Chairman.
Section 4. The Post Junior Past Commander Shall be a member of the Executive Committee. The Junior Past Commander shall only serve one term following his/her initial term as the Post Commander. In the event the Past Commander did not fulfill his term as Commander, he/she shall not perform the duties of Junior Past Commander.
Section 5. The Post Adjutant shall have charge of and keep a full and correct record of all proceedings of all meetings, process membership, issue membership cards and keep such records as the Department and National American Legion organizations may require, render reports of membership annually or when called upon at a meeting, and under direction of the Commander handle all correspondence of the Post.
Section 6. The Post Finance Officer shall have charge of all finances and shall see that they are safely deposited in local banks and shall report once a month to the Executive Committee and Post Membership the conditions of the finances of the Post, with such recommendations as me deem expedient or necessary for raising funds with which to carry on the activities of the Post.
Section 7. The Post Sergeant at Arm shall preserve order at meetings and shall perform such duties as may be from time to time assigned by the Post Commander and the Post Executive Commeittee.
Section 8. The Post Historian shall be in charge of documenting the individual records and incidents of the Post and the Post Membership.
Section 9. The Post Chaplain shall be charged with the spiritual welfare of the membership and will offer devine but nonsectarian service in the events of dedications, funerals, public functions, ect., and adhere to such ceremonial rituals as are recomended by the Department or National Headquarters from time to time.
Section 10. The Post Service Officer is responsible to look to the welfare of all veterans that may need assistance in work, health or bereavement. He or she shall also be the link between the local Post and Department Service Officer for veterans benefits.
Section 11. The Post Judge Advocate is the guardian of the Constitution form of Post Government. The Post Judge Advocate shall act as parliamentarian, consultant to the Post Commander, for Executive Committee and Post Membership meetings.
Section 12. The (3) Three Executive Committeemen shall represent the Membership At Large. Along with the Judge Advocate they shall perform audits as necessary of the Post Operation requested by the Executive Committee or the Membership.
ARTICLE IX. POST MEETINGS
Section 1. The regular meeting of Post 34 shall be held at the Post home in Pasco, generally on the third Thursday of each month, starting a 7:00 P.M. (1900hrs), at which time may be transacted such business may be brought up for action.
A. The location, date and time of any regular meeting may be changed by specific action of the Executive Committee, providing all members in good standing are notified at least one week in advance of the changed date and time.
Section 2. A quorum shall exist at a regular meeting of the Post' with the majority of those members present.
Section 3. The rules of procedure at any meeting of this Post shall be those set forht in Roberts' Rules of Order, except as they may conflict with the provisions of any article of the Bylaws of this Post, the Department, National Constitution and Bylaws or the Manual of Ceromonies, in which case said articles of the Constitution, Bylaws or provisions of the Manual of Ceromonies shall govern.
Section 4. Special meetings may be called at any time by the Post Commander, by (5) five members of the Executive Committee,or upon written request of (10) ten members of the Post. Notifications to the membership of actions, pending or considered, requiring their participation, shall be through media reasonably expected to establish conntact, such as telephone, mail, electronic mail (e-mail) or newspaper notices.
ARTICLE X. POST EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Section 1. The government and managment of the Post is entrusted to the Executive Committee, which consist of the Post Officers. The Executive Committee shall meet each month dispose of such business as may come before it. The Post Executive Committee shall set the date and time of the Executive Committee Meetings.
Section 2. At Executive Committee meetings, all members shall have full floor privileges for the purposes of discussion, but only the elected members may vote.
Section 3. Any Executive Committee member may be removed from office and replaced as prescribed in the Post Bylaws.
Section 4. Majority of the voting members of the Executive Committee present, not less than (3) three, constitute a quorum for the Executive Committee.
Section 5. Immediately following Department Convention, the newly elected officers and Committeemen of the Post Executive Committee,shall meet for organization and such other business as may come before it at the call of the Post Commander and not later then (10) ten days after taking office. In addition, the Commander shall call a meeting of the Post Executive Committee, to approve the Commanders appointments.
Section 6. The Executive Committee is authorized to make expenditures necessary not exceeding $300.00 for any one expenditure.
Section 7. Except in matters of routine business, voting shall be by roll call.
Section 8. The minutes of the Executive Committee shall be read at the next regular meeting of the Post and any exception by a member to any such action shall be cause for review of that action by the membership of the Post.
ARTICLE XI. DELEGATES
Section 1. Delegates and alternates to the Department Convention and the District Conference shall be elected by the membership at a regular meeting of the Post. Election shall preceed the Department Convention by at least (30) thirty days and the District Conference by at least (15) fifteen days prior to the date of such meetings. Notifications following the election of Delegates and alternates names and addresses are to be sent to Department or District Commander within (5) five days.
Section 2. Such Delegates may be Officers of the Post.
ARTICLE XII. STANDING COMMITTEES
Section 1. The Post Commander, with approval of the membership shall appoint such committees as provided by in the Constition to provide for the objectives and purposes of this Post and to promote the principles as set forth in the Preamble to the Constituttion of The American Legion.
ARTICLE XIII. DUES AND FEES
Section 1. The annual dues for membership in Post 34 shall be be $40.00 per year. The dues can be raised at any time, by a majority vote of the membership, called for that purpose.
Section 2. The Post shall pay to Department headquarters a per capita amount established by the Department and National of annual membership dues for every member of the Post other than Paid Up for Life members.
ARTICLE XIV. AUXILIARY
Section 1. The Post recognizes an Auxiliary organization know as the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 34. Membership in the Auxiliary shall be as specified in the National Constitution.
ARTICLE XV. SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION
Section 1. This Post recognizes the Sons of The American Legion, Squadron 34, as a support organization. Membership in the Sons of The American Legion shall be as specified in the National Constitution.
ARTICLE XVI. THE AMERICAN LEGION RIDERS
Section 1. This Post recognizes The American Legion Riders as a program of The American Legion Post 34 known as Kennewick-Pasco American Legion Riders Chapter 34. Membership in The American Legion Riders Chapter 34 shall be specified in their Constitution.
ARTICLE XVII. AMENDMENTS TO BYLAWS
Section 1. These Bylaws may be amended or revised by a vote of 2/3 of the members of the Post attending a meeting called for the purpose, provided that the purpose amendment or revision shall have been submitted is writing and read at the next preceding regular meeting of the Post, and provided further that appropriate notice shall have been given.
ARTICLE XVIII. CERTIFICATION
This is to certify that this resolution was approved on the date indicated below at a regular meeting of Glenn M. Sickels Post 34 at the Post Quarters in Pasco, Washington, a quorum in accordance with the Post Bylaws being present.
CERTIFICATION:
Membership approval date: 16 February 2012
________________________________ _______________________________
Mike Jones, Commander Bob Threthewey, Post Adjutant
PROCEDURE MANUAL
Article I. Policy
The following persons or committees will follow and enforce the rules of this manual in their everday duties in support of Post 34, The American Legion, Department of Washington. It is noted that the Primary Authority lies in the total membership of this Post. The Executive Committee is the next in line and hold authority over all of the standing committees. The Executive Committee will follow all of the rules of the pertinent Article contained in the Post #34 Bylaws. The Standing Committees of this Post are; Americanism Committee, Building Committee, Membership Committee, House Committee, Finance Committee and Activities Committee. The Post Commander shall appoint the Chairman and any other members of these committees for approval at the first Executive Committee meeting after the Department Convention. Any members of these Standing Committees may be removed in accordance to the Post Bylaws, executed by the Executive Committee. If all members of any Standing Committee are removed the Executive Committee will assume all duties of that committee. All Financial actions must be recomendend to the Executive Committee and must be approved by them. If the amount is under $300.00, and is approved by the Executive Committee, no further action is needed. If in excess of $300.00, the Financial action must be approved and recomended by the Executive Committee, then forwarded to the General Meeting for approval by the majority attending. Special Committees may be appointed by the Commander, who will designate the chairman of and any other members that are necessary to carry out the function and completion of that committee. Special Committees may be terminated at any time under the discretion of the Executive Committee.
ARTLICLE II. STANDING COMMITTEES
Section 1. Duties of the Building Committee
a. Shall meet once a month and more times if necessary and shall discuss all matters pertaining to the upkeep and repair of the Post home including the parking lot.
b. In case of building, equipment or items needing repair the committee shall determine what parts and labor are needed to determine the cost of the repair. On larger projects, it is advisable to get bids. In any case the expenses must be approved as per Article I of this manual.
c. Where there is an emergency and a repair must be taken care of at once, the Chairman of the Building Committee will get the Commanders approval to proceed and the cost will be brought to the Executive Committee or General Membership meeting for approval of the bill.
d. Shall work together with the Post Finance Officer to approve all expenditures of the Building Fund and the paying of them.
e. Shall work with the Lounge Manager in the selection and supervision of the Janitor and janitorial supplies.
Section 2. Duties of the Membership Committee
a. Shall meet once a month and more times as necessary and shall discuss all maters pertaining to reaching the goals set by the Post, Department and National Membership Committees. Utilizing the following methods:
A. Using personal recruitment contact with the present or past members by face to face or telephone.
B. Contact by mail, electronic mail (e-mail) or newsletter.
C. Setting up incentives or contests to further the interest in signing up new members.
D. Shall have the responsibility of approving eligibilty of those who apply, to be Legionaire members, according to National policy.
E. Request for funds to accomplish the set goals, including the payment of Post funds to help in the payment of present or past members dues who are in no way able to pay, as mentioned previously, in accordance with Article I.
F. Other duties pertaining to membership as instructed by the General Membership.
G. Supervision of the Sons of The American Legion of this Post.
Section 3. Duties of the House Committee
I. Bar and Lounge
A. To meet once a month or more times if necessary and shall discuss all matters pertaining to managing the Lounge in a business like manner and for the good of the Post membership.
B. Shall recommend to or get approval from the Executive Committee on the following matters:
1. Hire and supervise a Lounge Manager.
2. Removal of Lounge Manager.
3. Any raises, bonuses and oking of vacation time.
4. Entering into contracts, or purchasing new or used equipment for the lounge business and repairs for the lounge business.
5. Requests to exceed recommended levels of inventory for the items needed to carry on the business of the lounge.
C. Set Lounge hours for business and see that they are maintained.
D. Notify the Executive Committee when the expenses or bills cannot be paid on time.
E. Work with the Post Finance Officer on the following:
1. Paying of the bills and renewal of licenses on time.
2. That all who have access to the Lounge funds anr bonded.
3. Keep business books and payroll up to date.
F. Work with the Building Committee to keep up the interior of the Post Home and Lounge in good repair, clean and orderly at all times.
G. Work with the Entertainment Committee on useage and or rental of the Kitchen and or the Main Hall.
H. Make sure state laws and regulations (Gambling and Liquor) that pertain to the Post Home or Lounge are obeyed.
I. In case a member is written up for violating the Lounge rules which include disorderly conduct, the House Committee shall have the authority to suspend that members social privileges for the use of the lounge. The suspension may last for 30, 60 or 90 days, and it does not have to be in that order. If the offence is serious enough, the House Committee Chairman will ask the Post Commander to call a joint meeting of the House Committee and the Executive Committee. This Group will have the authority to suspend the members social privileges for the use of the lounge up to and including indefinite. Suspensions will take effect on the day the Executive Committee approves the suspension.
1. The above suspension may be appealed by the Post members at the next regular meeting only. It will require a secret ballot vote by the eligible Post members present with a majority vote to lift the suspension.
2. There is no appeal for anyone not a Post Member.
J. Post Officers or members of his or her family cannot be paid employees of the Lounge operation during his/her term in office.
K. In the absence of a House Committee the Post Executive Committee will be in charge of the Lounge operation.
L. The House committee shall uphold and carry out the content of the House Rules of the Post as approved by the membership.
Section 4. Duties of the Activities Committee
A. To meet once a month or more times if necessary and shall discuss all matters pertaining to the use of and or the rental of the rental of the kitchen and Main Hall facilities.
B. Shall work directly with the Lounge Committee Chairman should the lounge and staff be needed for such use and or rental.
C. Shall recommend said use of the kitchen and Main Hall facilities to the Executive Committee that such events be included in the next months calender of events.
D. Work with the Post Finance Officer on the following:
1. Determine a small usage fee of the kitchen and main hall to be paid to the Kitchen Fund for Post Organization functions to replace such commonly used kitchen items.
2. To determine the rental fee of the kitchen and Main Hall to outside organizations.
Section 5. Duties of the Finance Committee
a. Shall meet as necessary throughout the year to carry out the functions and administration of the financial policy as set down by the Executive Committee.
b. Their first meeting after being approved by the Executive Committee shall consist of preparing a budget outline and making recommendations to the budget for the August through July time frame.
c. The supervision of receiving, disbursing and accounting of all Post funds shall be carried out by the Committee after approval of such funds by the Executive Committee.
d. Shall make all records available if an internal audit is called for by the Executive Committee or Department Executive Committee.
Section 6. Duties of the Americanism Committee
a. Shall meet once each month and more times if necessary in order to carry out the various programs of this Post concerning Americanisim.
b. The following programs and concerns governed by this committee are:
1. The interpretation and inspiration of patriotism and good citizenship for arrangements of proper observance of patriotic occasions.
2. Encouragement of patriotic and civic phases of instruction in schools.
3. Americanization of aliens.
4. Combating anti-Americanism propaganda by education of the general public forums, etc., and activities for community and civic benefit.
5. Insure that all new members are properly inducted into the Post.
6. Proper presentation of other rituals outlined in the manual of ceremonies, protocols for wearing of Legion regalia, recording of complete information on veterans, and support for internments of veterans in cemeteries assigned to the Post.
7. Special assistance should be given the Service Officer in providing for flags, headstones and internment in National Cemetaries.
8. Shall recommend to the Executive Committee all needs and funds necessary to carry out the Post programs pertaining to youth,including: Boys State, Boy Scouts, Oratorical Contest, School Award Medals, American Legion Baseball, Flag Etiquette and other similar community services.
Section 7. Post 34 Veterans Relief Fund Committee
a. This committee is formed by appointment of the Post Commander to include the Commander and three other members. This committee shall appoint a chairman.
b. The committee will meet once a month to discuss the outstanding loans and the avenues to persue repayment of these loans.
c. The committee will meet as necessary in addition to the regular meeting to discuss any new proposals for assistance that come up between the monthly meetings.
d. Any suggested assistance shall be presented to the Executive Committee for approval if the amount is $300.00. Should the suggested assistance exceed $300.00, the Executive Committee shall vote on said assistance, and if approved shall present the suggested assistance to the Full Membership at the next regular meeting for approval.
e. All relief will be in the form of a loan unless otherwise specified in writing before the funds are dispersed.
f. All Veterans should meet the income guidelines applicable to the Franklin County Relief Fund.
g. The use of this loan must be for something that the County Relief Fund is not able to pay for or that they have exhuasted that funding.
h. The Veteran must have an other than dishonorable discharge in order to be considered eligible for this loan.
Section 8. Veterans Advisory Council
a. This Council is appointed by the Post Commander to serve under the following arrangement, approved in 2005 by the Board of County Commissioners of Franklin County, pursuant to County Ordinance and State law, RCW et
1. The Chair shall be the current Commander of Post 34.
2. The current Past Commander of Post 34.
3. A member of Post 34.
4. A member of the VFW.
5. A member ot the DAV.
b. The term of the Commander shall be for (3) three consecutive years, and shall be the Chair for only the First year. The term of the Past Commander shall be for (2) two consecutive years, The term of the Post 34 Member shall be for only (1) one year, unless reappointed by the next succeeding Post 34 Commander.
c. The Council shall meet with the Board of County Commissioners of Franklin County at such a time as both the Council and the Board of Commissioners shall deem necessary and appropriate. The mission of the Council is to advise the Board of Commissioners on the matters pertaining to the welfare of Veterans as required by RCW et seq., and to insure that the annual budget for Franklin County fund for the assistance of indigent residents of Franklin County who are Veterans is adequate and appropriate for the County fiscal year. A qualified Veteran shall be determined by the appropriate sections of the US Code, and who is in possession of a DD 214 identying the Veteran as having served under Honorable conditions, i.e. An Honorable Discharge, a Discharge under Honorable Conditions, or a General Discharge under Honorable Conditions.
d. It is understood that the Post 34 Service Officer shall be an ex offico member of the Council, to attend Council meetings and meeting with the Board of County Commissioners to ensure that Post 34 procedures and budget disbursments to indigent Veterans are consistent with current policy of the Board of the County Commissioners; said Service Officer shall be the regular point of contact between the Payroll Section of the Office of thr Franklin County Auditor and Post 34, and shall keep the Council and the Board of County Commissioners informed of any budgetary problems or shortfalls as may arise during the course of the County Fiscal Year.
Section 9. Certification
This Procedure Manual is presented to the Executive Committee on 21 December 2011 for approval to be presented at the General Membership meeting 16 February 2012 in accordance with and may be amended or revised only under the appropriate section of the Bylaws of Glenn M. Sickels Post 34 Inc., Department of Washington, The American Legion.
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Mike Jones Post Commander Robert Trethewey Post Adjutant