Article V - Duties of the Officers

Section 1 - Commodore. It It shall be the duty of the commodore to preside at all meetings, to appoint all committee leaders not elected, and to appoint the Fleet Measurer. The Commodore shall secure the approval of a majority of the Board, for all such appointments.

The Commodore will, at the Commodore’s discretion, call meetings of the Board and shall see that the decisions and rulings of the Board are carried out.

The Commodore shall arrange for an audit of the financial records of the club and report the results thereof to the Annual Meeting.

Section 2 - Vice Commodore. It shall be the duty of the Vice Commodore to assist the Commodore in the discharge of all duties, and to officiate in the Commodore's absence. The Vice Commodore shall also be the head of the House and Grounds Committee and be supervisor f the Club Steward and prepare and maintain a Steward's Manual.

Section 3 - Rear Commodore. It shall be the duty of the Rear Commodore to assist the Commodore and Vice Commodore in the discharge of all their duties, and to officiate in their absence. The Rear Commodore shall also have primary responsibility for enforcement of the Club Rules, for distributing and posting such Rules, and for bringing to the attention of the Commodore and the Board such changes in the Rules as may be appropriate.

Section 4 - Secretary. It shall be the duty of the Secretary:

  1. To maintain current versions of the constitution and the Club Rules, to keep a record of the proceedings of all meetings in the club minute book, also to file and keep a full and complete record of all official communications; to keep permanent records concerning members, their proposals, election to membership and other details, in such manner as is approved by the Board.
  2. To preserve all documents, reports and communications connected with the business of the club.
  3. To prepare and keep current a membership list with names of members, address, class of boat and boat numbers.
  4. To notify each member of the time and place of meetings in accordance with Article XVII.

Section 5 - Treasurer. It shall be the duty of the Treasurer:

  1. To collect and receive all moneys and to keep a correct account thereof, and to deposit same in the club's name, in such bank or banks as shall be designated by the Board.
  2. To pay all bills presented that are supported by a proper voucher or approved by the Commodore.
  3. To render a full report in writing of the financial conditions of the club to the Annual Meeting of the members.
  4. To keep the Board informed of the financial affairs of the club and to prepare such reports as they request.
  5. At the expiration of the Treasurer's term of office, to turn over to the Treasurer's successor all moneys, effects and papers in the Treasurer's possession belonging to the club.

Section 6 - Fleet Captain. It shall be the duty of the Fleet Captain to arrange for and supervise maintenance and operation of the dock-mounted pump, and the club launches, to instruct members in proper operation of the launches and to designate those who are qualified. The Fleet Captain shall exercise general supervision over the club anchorage and establish necessary rules for safe moorings.