Florence Knights of Columbus Officers

The grand knight is responsible for the welfare of the council. He presides
over council meetings, acts as an ex-officio member of all committees,
appoints a membership and programming director, convenes officers for a
monthly meeting, and ensures all necessary reports are submitted to the
state and Supreme Council. He should also be aware of the council’s
financial status and ensure that his signature appears on all checks drawn.

The deputy grand knight is second in command. He assists the grand knight
with council affairs and fulfills all duties assigned to him by the grand knight.
Should the grand knight be absent from a council meeting, the deputy grand
knight will preside. He is chairman of the council’s retention committee.

The recorder is responsible for maintaining a true record of all actions of the
council and it’s correspondence. A Recorder’s Minute Book (#1403) is
available from the Knights of Columbus Supply Department for keeping a
record of council meetings.

The financial secretary is appointed by the supreme knight, upon
recommendation of the council. His main area of responsibilities is
maintaining all financial and membership records. He collects and receives all
monies from all sources, including annual dues from council members. He
also handles supply orders for the council officers and members.

The treasurer is responsible for the safekeeping and maintaining records of
all council funds and accounts. He is responsible for depositing money into
the council’s accounts and provides a certificate of such monies to the grand
knight. He is also responsible for payment of all expenses.

The trustees consists of three members elected by the council and the grand
knight. They oversee the work of the financial secretary and treasurer, and
with the deputy grand knight serve on the council’s retention committee.
During council elections, only the three-year trustee is voted on, with the
others moving on to become two and one-year trustees, respectively.

The Warden assures that all members at meetings possess the current
membership card and is elected by the members of the council. He is
custodian of all Council property except funds and is in charge of properly
setting up the Council Chamber. He directs the activities of the Inside and
Outside Guards.

The chaplain is the spiritual advisor of the council. He is expected to make
a report at council meetings on religious matters. The grand knight
appoints a priest in accordance with any rules established by the bishop of
the diocese to serve as council chaplain.

The district deputy is the representative of the supreme knight and the
state deputy and is responsible for the supervision, growth and expansion,
and general care and well-being of the councils assigned to his district.