OFFICERS DESCRIPTIONS

PRESIDENT: The President shall posses the power, authority and jurisdiction incidental to the highest elective office; preside at all meetings of the Association and the Board of Directors; call special meetings and appoint all committees other then the Legislative. The incoming President as soon as convenient at or after the annual meeting, shall appoint the following standing committees:  Audit, Constitution and By-Laws, Convention, Firemen of the Year, Fire Police, First Aid, Membership, Parade Rules, Public Relations, Resolutions, Topics, Nominating, Steering, Tournament and 2% Tax.  He may appoint such other committees as he deems advisable, or which shall have been authorized by the Board of Directors or the annual meeting.  The President shall be ex-officio a member of all committees. The President shall also appoint as Associate Chaplain, a Sergeant-at-Arms and Assistant Sergeant-at-Arms.

1^ST VICE PRESIDENT: In the absence of the President, the First Vice-President shall perform the duties of that office.  In their absence, the Second Vice-President shall perform such duties. 

2^ND VICE PRESIDENT: In the absence of the President and the First Vice-President, the Second Vice-President shall perform such duties.  He shall serve as chairman of the membership and scholarship committee.

SECRETARY: The Secretary shall be in charge of and have custody of all books and records; make and keep minutes of all meetings, business and activities of the Association, Board of Directors and Legislative Committee; handle all correspondences; perform such other duties as shall be specified from time to time by the by-laws, the Board of Directors of the annual meeting; and make a full and complete report of the work, business and activities of his office as of July 1^st at the annual meeting, and to the Board of Directors upon request of that body.  Prepare and mail dues notices and yearly membership raffle tickets using bulk mail permit.   Receive, record and deposit dues payments.  Mail out membership cards and directories to individuals and organizations that have paid their dues.  Collect monies from sale of raffle tickets and deposit proceeds.  Order stationary, envelopes, raffle tickets, membership tickets and directories and have available at meetings.  Update directories for printing.  Order pocket badges as needed.  Send out various mailings to Officers, Directors and Legislative Committee.  Assist Convention Committee with addresses, labels and list invitations, etc.  Maintain email list of email addresses of members and keep them informed of upcoming events and important information.  Provide vouchers, stationary, directories, etc to members as requested.  Prepare necrology list to FASNY Secretary after our convention/annual meeting.  Work closely with the FASNY Secretary to filter information between our organizations. Notify committee members of the committee they are being asked to serve. Make necessary hotel reservations for the Convention for Officers of Central and anyone else that Central is responsible for.  Have available at our convention a list of all members and status for voting and parade prizes.  Maintain a current updated listing of members.  Represent Central at various conventions, callings hours, installation banquets as requested.  Prepare year of service certificates as requested. 

ASSISTANT SECRETARY: The Assistant Secretary shall perform such duties, consistent with the duties of the Secretary, as shall be specified from time to time by the by-laws, the Board of Directors or the annual meeting. Take the minutes at the three quarterly meetings and at the convention.  Transcribe and forward copies to each current officer, director and past president.  Receive all officers, directors and committee reports.  Send birthday greetings to members from Central that are residents of the Firemen’s Home.

TREASURER: The Treasurer shall be in charge of and have custody of all funds; keep an account of all moneys received and expended; deposit all moneys and funds in a depository designated by the Board of Directors; make disbursements upon all claim vouchers signed by the President and Secretary, and by check in the name of the Association and signed by the Treasurer; perform such other duties as shall be specified from time to time by the by-laws, the Board of Directors or the annual meeting; any make full and complete report of the work, business and activities of his office as of July 1^st to the annual meeting and to the Board of Directors upon request of the body.  The funds, books, records and vouchers in the custody of the Treasurer shall be subject to the supervision and examination of the Board of Directors.  The Treasurer shall execute and file a bond in favor of the Association and in the form and amount approved by the Board of Directors. 

ASSISTANT TREASURER: The Assistant Treasurer shall perform such duties, consistent with the duties of the Treasurer, as shall be specified from time to time by the by-laws, the Board of Directors or the annual meeting.

CHAPLAIN:  Chaplain's duties include but not limited to:

· being a pastoral presence to the fire fighters and their families.

· celebrating religious ceremonies, conducting invocations at association functions such as awards ceremonies, dinners and dedications or other events.

· providing confidential care to those struggling with issues of crisis, loss and/or stress.

· visiting firefighters who are sick, or hospitalized.

· praying for the members of, and services provided by the association.

· being "on call" for anyone in the association or the community at large, in times of crisis.

· making every effort to be available to listen to the problems and concerns within the association and to share the grief, sorrows, and the joys, both individually and collectively.

ASSOCIATE CHAPLAIN: The Associate Chaplain shall assist the chaplain with their duties.

HISTORIAN: The Historian keeps the history of the association and maintains the association records at the FASNY Firemen’s Home. 

OFFICIAL STARTER: The Official Starter resides over the tournaments and games, ensuring safe and competitive operations.  They will be in charge of all tournament equipment and trailer.

SGT AT ARMS:  The Sergeant-At-Arms is responsible for the keeping of order at all association meeting and shall have custody of the association flags and banners and be ready at all times to perform such duties as may be assigned by the association President. Equipment in their care includes: The American Flag, Association Banner with poles, eagles and cross; flag stands; flag case; gavel and bell.  The Sergeant-At-Arms sets up the National Colors and Association banner prior to meetings and conventions.

ASSISTANT SGT AT ARMS:  The Assistant Sgt-At-Arms assist the Sgt-At-Arms at all functions and perform their duties in their absence.

DIRECTORS: Board of Directors consisting of one person as a member thereof from each county in the Association, and all officers during the time of service in their respective offices, and life members.

The delegates and individual members of and from each county shall have the right, by their majority vote, to elect at the annual meeting, from and to represent their respective county, one person as member of the Board of Directors.  If such delegates and individual members in and for any county fail to so elect, upon request of the presiding officer, then the respective Director shall be appointed by the President.

The Board of Directors shall have general and full authority, power, supervision and management of an over all the work, business, activities, funds and property of the Association.  When the annual meeting is not in session, the Board of Directors shall be highest authority in all matters having to do with the operation and management of the Association.  The Board of Directors shall submit a report of its work and activities to the annual meeting.

The Board of Directors shall meet at such times and places, as may be designated by the President.

Ten members of the Board shall be necessary to constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.