Sec. 35.1 - General Duties and Responsibilities - The general
duties and responsibilities of the President include, but are not
limited to, the following:
• Be the fraternal leader of the Lodge
• Preside at meetings
• Appoint officers
• Appoint committee chairs
• Establish all committees required by Section 35.5
• Sign authorized checks
• Certify and sign reports
• Count votes (not ballots) and inspect records
• Declare offices vacant pursuant to Section 35.10
• Maintain order
• Increase membership
• Improve the financial strength of the Lodge
• Represent the Lodge as a delegate to the International
Convention, association conferences, conventions and
district meetings