Treasurer

BLUE KNIGHTS®

International Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club

California VII (Oakland)

Treasurer:

The duties of the Chapter Treasurer are defined in Article VI, Section 6.02 of the By-Laws of The Blue Knights' International Motorcycle Club, Inc.

Regular members in-good-standing, may hold the position of Chapter Treasurer. In the absence of a Regular member that volunteers for the Treasurer Position, an Associate member may hold the position of Chapter Treasurer. In the absence of an Associate Member that volunteers for the Treasurer position, an Honorary Member may hold the position of Chapter Treasurer. The Chapter Treasurer shall have custody of all funds and property of the Chapter, subject to the discretion of the Chapter President. He may be required to give bond for the faithful performance of his duties, in such sum and with such sureties as the Executive Board may require. He shall have the fiduciary responsibility of receiving and depositing all funds in the name of the Chapter in such bank, trust or credit union account(s) as designated by the Executive Board and shall be a co-signer on all accounts as necessary to complete his duties. He shall keep accurate record of all receipts and disbursements. When necessary and proper, he shall sign his name to Chapter Checks, notes and other instruments on behalf of the Chapter. He shall not make any disbursement of funds in excess of $100.00 without the prior expressed consent of a majority of the remainder of the Executive Board, except checks made out to "Blue Knights' International" for the purpose of paying Member Dues or meeting recognized financial obligations, including those financial obligations to Blue Knights' International, Inc. as they become due. He shall keep a full and accurate account of all monies and obligations received and paid, or incurred by him on behalf of the Chapter and shall exhibit such records or books at all reasonable times to any Executive Board member. He shall make a full financial report at the annual meeting, and upon request, any meeting of the Executive Board.

In addition to those duties and responsibilities outlined in the International By-Laws, our Chapter Treasurer has the following additional duties and responsibilities based upon tradition and past practices: under the supervision of the Chapter President, ensure the chapter funds are collected diligently, invested wisely and expended in a manner that in the best interest of the general membership. The Chapter Treasurer shall devise and implement fundraising efforts on behalf of the Chapter (and it's designated charities), as necessary to ensure adequate funds for any debts or necessary expenditures. The Chapter Treasurer shall have the responsibility of ensuring an ample stock of chapter sales items (pins, shirts, patches) is maintained and ordered in a timely manner.

These responsibilities may be delegated to other Executive board members or appointed members-in-good-standing (such as a Quartermaster, appointed by the Chapter President), but the general responsibility for the completion of these tasks falls upon the Chapter Treasurer.

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