OFFICERS’ DUTIES
Illustrious Commander and Chief
The Illustrious Commander-in-Chief (CIC) Duties
He is to open and preside at all meetings of the Consistory, to have the custody of the
Charter and rituals, to enforce strict conformity to the Constitution and General
Regulations of the United Supreme Council, to adhere to these Constitutions and By-
laws, to ensure that the ritualistic ceremonies are duly observed and enforced, to
supervise the duties of all Consistory officers and ensure that the Ill. Secretary and
Treasurer comply with the established administrative procedures adopted by the
Consistory, to sign all approved warrant drawn on the treasury, to appoint all appointed
officers and committees, and give the casting vote in case of a tie .
The Illustrious 1st Lt. Commander's Duties: He is to assume the duties of the Ill CIC
in
the CIC's absence. In addition, he performs other duties at the direction of the CIC.
The Illustrious 2nd Lt. Commander's Duties: He is to assume the duties of the Ill CIC
in
the CIC's and 1st Lt. Commander's absence. In addition, he performs other duties at the
direction of the CIC.
The Illustrious Secretary/Keeper of the Seal and Archives' (KOS&A) Duties: He is
to receive, record, and pass on to the Ill. Treasurer all monies and financial receipts paid
or turned into this Consistory in accordance with the adopted administrative procedures
approved by the Council of Deliberation. He will comply strictly with the provisions
applicable to the Secretary stated in the Constitution and General Regulations of the
United Supreme Council. He will maintain a record of all initiations, rejections,
affiliations, and
demits of applicants and members of this Consistory, He will maintain a list of all
properties that was issued or purchased for this Consistory and bodies of the Rite. He will
maintain a record of members in good standing and submit required reports to the United
Supreme Council and the Deputy of the Orient.
The Illustrious Treasurer's Duties: He is to receive from the KOS&A all monies and
receipts paid to the Consistory giving him receipt for the same. He will keep a record
showing receipts and expenditures in accordance with the adopted administrative
procedures approved by the Council of Deliberation which will be at all times open to the
Consistory for inspection
by its finance committee. He will deposit all monies belonging to the bodies of the Rite
in this Valley in a designated financial institution. Upon election of his successor, he will
promptly deliver all books and property of this Consistory in his possession to his
successor and submit a complete statement of accounts to date to the finance committee.
The Illustrious Minister of State and Grand Orator's Duties: He is to see that the
general
rules and regulations of this Consistory are faithfully observed and obeyed. He is to be
ex-officio chairman of the Constitution and By-law's Committee and report on the affairs
of the Consistory as deemed necessary by the CIC. He will give lectures during the
advancement ceremonies.
The Illustrious Prior's Duties: He is to provide spiritual guidance for the Consistory. He
will officiate at the altar of the Consistory while in session, lead devotion services, and
perform such other duties as required.
The Illustrious Chancellor’s Duties: He is to advise the consistory on matters relative
to the transactions of fraternal business. He is to attend correspondence with all fraternal
organizations that relate to members or functions of this Consistory, except those
reserved for the CIC and the KOS&A.
The Illustrious Hospitalor's Duties: He is to collect and recommend the dispensation of
charity to needy individuals, families, and members of this Consistory. He is to work in
conjunction with the Ill. Prior to send appropriate greetings, flowers, or a token to
members of this Consistory or their families during their unfortunate circumstances and
report the same to the Consistory at large. He will collect charity at each regular meeting
and maintain a written account thereof as prescribed in the adopted administrative
accounting procedures.
The Illustrious Master of Ceremonies' Duties: He is to instruct the members on how
to enter and depart the Chambers of this Consistory. He will conduct all visitors and
escort Grand Inspectors General and Dignitaries. He will conduct Knights during
advancement and perform all other duties as assigned or directed by the CIC.
The Illustrious Standard Bearer's Duties: He is to take charge of the Standard
(Banner) of the Order, seeing that it is preserved and transmitted to his successor in office
or in the Consistory. He is to illustrate the respective degrees of the camps to the Knights
during advancement. He is to assist the Master of Ceremonies and the Captain of the
Guard in their duties.
The Illustrious Engineer and Architect's Duties: He is to secure and
display the property of this Consistory prior to opening and after closing. He is to assist
the Captain of the Guard in his duties.
The Illustrious Captain of the Guard's Duties: He is to take charge of the Camps
during the absence of the 1ST and 2nd Lt. Commanders. He is to collect the watchword
from the CIC. He is to instruct members how to get through the Camps. He is to assist the
Master of Ceremonies during advancements.
The Illustrious Sentinel's Duties: He is to maintain a faithful watch over the outer door.
he is to report all visitors to the Captain of the Guard once the Consistory is in session.
He is to assist the Master of Ceremonies during advancements.