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– 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

ROBERTS RULESOF

ORDER

Newly Revised – 12th Edition

MOTIONS

1. Making the Motion

2. Stating the Question

3. Debating the Motion

4. Amending the Motion

5. Voting on the Motion

SPECIAL PROBLEMS

1. The Unruly Member at Meetings

2. Reading and Approving Minutesa. Executive Committeeb. Regular Minutes

3. Limiting Debate

4. Closing Debate Immediately

DEVELOP AGENDA

• Program Deadlines

• Review Prior Minutes

• Executive Committee

Order of Motions ChartSection 16 Example

Purpose

You Say

Interrupt?

2nd?

Close Debate

I move the previous question

No

Yes

Order of Motions ChartSection 16 Example

Debate?

Amend?

Vote

No

No

2/3

THE MEETING

A. Opening1. Post the Colors2. Prayer3. POW/MIA4. Pledge5. Preamble

THE MEETING

B. Meeting

Draping

1. Roll Call / Quorum2. Minutes3. Introduction of guests and prospective new members4. Committee Reports (Finance Report)5. Balloting on Member Applications

THE MEETING

6. Sick call, relief and employment7. Post Service Officer Report8. Unfinished Business9. Initiation of Candidates10. Correspondence11. New Business12. Memorial to a departed post member (Draping)13. The good of the American Legion

THE MEETING

C. ClosingPrayerRemove POW/MIA Flag/CoverRetire Colors

APPLY DEMOCRATIC PRINCIPLES

1. Post Members Rule

2. Post Members Present Ideas

3. Members Elect Leaders

4. Checks and Balances

5. Members are equal

APPLY DEMOCRATIC PRINCIPLES

6. Impartiality and Fairness

7. Equal Justice

8. Majority Rules

9. Spirit of Openness

DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS

Uniform Code of Procedure

Supplement 1

GENERAL RULES

1. 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

1. Accuser2. Accused3. Adjutant4. Sergeant at Arms5. Post Judge Advocate6. Jury