Albert Sidney Johnston Camp #67
Sons of Confederate Veterans
Duties of Camp Officers
ARTICLE V, STANDING COMMITTEES, SECTION 1, BY LAWS
"a. The Commander shall preside at all meetings of the Camp, and preserve this Constitution according to the formal rules established by parliamentary usage. He shall appoint all committees, except the Executive Committee, and the Chairman of the Confederate Ball, who will be elected by the Executive Committee, an sign all official letters and documents, command the Camp in all functions, and be a member ex officio of all committees, save the Nominating Committee. In the absence of the Commander, or his incapacitation, the Lieutenant Commanders, in order, in order shall discharge the duties incumbent upon the position. In fulfilling the normal duties of their offices, as outlined below, the Lieutenant Commanders may call upon the Camp membership to aid them as the situation may require.
b. The First Lieutenant Commander shall act as the Executive Officer of the Camp, and shall preside at Camp meetings in the absence of the Commander. He shall assist the Commander in all projects as directed.
c. The Second Lieutenant Commander shall promote membership activities in the Camp and shall serve as liaison between the Camp and the other Confederate organizations."
By Laws Article V, Section 1b. "Membership Committee. The Committee on Membership shall consist of so many as shall be deemed necessary by the Commander. It shall see that all eligible prospects are extended an invitation to join the Camp."
"d. The Third Lieutenant Commander shall be responsible for all programs, entertainment and physical arrangements for all Camp meetings, subject to the direction and approval of the Commander."
By Laws Article V, Section 1c. "Program Committee. The Committee on Programs shall consist of three members and it shall provide programs for the Camp meetings."
"e. The Adjutant/Treasurer shall perform all duties belonging to the position of secretary. He shall keep a written record of the proceedings of each Camp meeting, and he shall make this report at each meeting. Original membership records of each member shall be kept by him, and he shall be held accountable for their safe-keeping. He shall collect all funds due the Camp. He shall give bond, at the expense of the Camp, in such amount and with such sureties as may be required of it. He shall report the Camp's finances at each meeting, and how the funds were collected and disbursed. Checks drawn on the Camp will bear two of the following signatures: the Adjutant, the Commander or the signature of one other member of the Executive Committee named by the Committee. His books and accounts shall be subject to examination by an auditing committee appointed by the Commander whenever he deems it necessary.- The Judge Advocate shall have the charge of all legal matters of the Camp. He shall construe the Constitution when called upon by the Commander or any member of the Camp to do so. His legal interpretation shall be binding on the Camp, subject to the approval by the Executive Committee.
- The Quartermaster shall have charge of all arrangements and shall discharge all duties ordinarily required by such an officer.
- The Surgeon shall attend to the physical needs of the members at any meeting, encampment or re-enactment at which he may be in attendance.
i. The Chaplain shall attend to the spiritual needs of the Camp, give the Invocation and Benediction at regular Camp meetings.
j. The Color Sergeant shall have the responsibility of the presentation of all flags at all meetings, parades and assemblies of which the Camp may be a part.
k. The Historian shall preserve all materials relative to the history of the Camp and pass such records on to his successor. He shall keep a record of the history behind the bestowal of all Crosses of Military Service by the Sons of Confederate Veterans to members of the Camp eligible for this award. Compiles and presents the Camp scrapbook for competition at the National Convention each year.l. The Genealogist should be well versed in the location and accessibility of historical war records of Confederate Veterans, and shall assist prospective new members in establishing their eligibility for membership in the SCV, when requested.
m. The Chief Aide-de-Camp shall be responsible for collecting payment for the dinner or other service at all regular and special meetings of the Camp. He shall be responsible for the sale of SCV pins, emblems and other related material of general interest to the membership. He may recruit the help of any of the Assistant Aides as deemed necessary."