LEADERSHIP
Post Commander Essential for Success Power is Limited by CBL Not the King – No Disciplinary Power
Essential Duties of Post Commander Supervise Officers Appoint Committees Control Agenda Conduct Meetings
Discipline Bar Misconduct Discipline of Members Uniform Code of Procedures Supplement 1
Discipline Offenses Jury Trial Dishonesty Treason Neglect of Duty Conduct Unbecoming of a Member of the American Legion Jury Trial
Types of Post Commanders Does everything The only one willing to serve Also runs the bar His wife is the Unit Commander Can’t get anyone interested in helping
The Perfect Post Commander Experienced Leader Knows how to conduct meetings Uses an agenda Supervises his officers and committee chairs Trains his replacement Participates in community and civic functions Ensures legion programs are implemented
Newly Revised – 12th Edition ROBERTS RULES OF ORDER Newly Revised – 12th Edition
MOTIONS Making the Motion Stating the Question Debating the Motion Amending the Motion Voting on the Motion
SPECIAL PROBLEMS The Unruly Member at Meetings Reading and Approving Minutes Executive Committee Regular Minutes Limiting Debate Closing Debate Immediately
DEVELOP AGENDA Program Deadlines Review Prior Minutes Executive Committee
Order of Motions Chart Section 16 Example Purpose You Say Interrupt? 2nd? Close Debate I move the previous question No Yes
Order of Motions Chart Section 16 Example Debate? Amend? Vote No 2/3
THE MEETING Opening 1. Post the Colors 2. Prayer 3. POW/MIA 4. Pledge 5. Preamble
THE MEETING Meeting Draping 2. Minutes 1. Roll Call / Quorum 2. Minutes 3. Introduction of guests and prospective new members 4. Committee Reports (Finance Report) 5. Balloting on Member Applications
THE MEETING 6. Sick call, relief and employment 7. Post Service Officer Report 8. Unfinished Business 9. Initiation of Candidates 10. Correspondence 11. New Business 12. Memorial to a departed post member (Draping) 13. The good of the American Legion
THE MEETING Closing Prayer Remove POW/MIA Flag/Cover Retire Colors
APPLY DEMOCRATIC PRINCIPLES Post Members Rule 2. Post Members Present Ideas 3. Members Elect Leaders 4. Checks and Balances 5. Members are equal
APPLY DEMOCRATIC PRINCIPLES Impartiality and Fairness Equal Justice Majority Rules 9. Spirit of Openness
DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS Uniform Code of Procedure Supplement 1
GENERAL RULES Accused and Accuser --- Same Post 2. Statute of Limitation --- 1 year 3. Accused is entitled to 15 days notice 4. Two-thirds of jurors must find the accused guilty beyond a reasonable doubt
MAJOR PARTICIPANTS Accuser Accused Adjutant Sergeant at Arms Post Judge Advocate Jury