1. LEADERSHIP

2. Post Commander Essential for Success Power is Limited by CBL Not the King – No Disciplinary Power

3. Essential Duties of Post Commander Supervise Officers Appoint Committees Control Agenda Conduct Meetings

4. Discipline Bar Misconduct Discipline of Members – Uniform Code of Procedures – Supplement 1

5. Discipline Offenses – Dishonesty – Treason – Neglect of Duty – Conduct Unbecoming of a Member of the American Legion Jury Trial

6. Types of Post Commanders Does everything The only one willing to serve Also runs the bar His wife is the Unit Commander Can’t get anyone interested in helping

7. The Perfect Post Commander Experienced Leader Knows how to conduct meetings Uses an agenda Supervises his officers and committee chairs Trains his replacement Participates in community and civic functions Ensures legion programs are implemented

8. ROBERTS RULES OF ORDER Newly Revised – 12 th Edition

9. MOTIONS 1.Making the Motion 2.Stating the Question 3.Debating the Motion 4.Amending the Motion 5.Voting on the Motion

10. SPECIAL PROBLEMS 1.The Unruly Member at Meetings 2.Reading and Approving Minutes a.Executive Committee b.Regular Minutes 3.Limiting Debate 4.Closing Debate Immediately

11. DEVELOP AGENDA Program Deadlines Review Prior Minutes Executive Committee

12. Order of Motions Chart Section 16 Example Purpose You Say Interrupt? 2 nd ? Close Debate I move the previous question No Yes

13. Order of Motions Chart Section 16 Example Debate? Amend? Vote No 2/3

14. THE MEETING A.Opening 1.Post the Colors 2.Prayer 3.POW/MIA 4.Pledge 5.Preamble

15. THE MEETING B.Meeting Draping 1.Roll Call / Quorum 2.Minutes 3.Introduction of guests and prospective new members 4.Committee Reports (Finance Report) 5.Balloting on Member Applications

16. THE MEETING 6.Sick call, relief and employment 7.Post Service Officer Report 8.Unfinished Business 9.Initiation of Candidates 10.Correspondence 11.New Business 12.Memorial to a departed post member (Draping) 13.The good of the American Legion

17. THE MEETING C.Closing Prayer Remove POW/MIA Flag/Cover Retire Colors

18. APPLY DEMOCRATIC PRINCIPLES 1.Post Members Rule 2.Post Members Present Ideas 3.Members Elect Leaders 4.Checks and Balances 5.Members are equal

19. APPLY DEMOCRATIC PRINCIPLES 6.Impartiality and Fairness 7.Equal Justice 8.Majority Rules 9.Spirit of Openness

20. DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS Uniform Code of Procedure Supplement 1

21. GENERAL RULES 1.Accused and Accuser --- Same Post 2.Statute of Limitation --- 1 year 3.Accused is entitled to 15 days notice 4.Two-thirds of jurors must find the accused guilty beyond a reasonable doubt

22. MAJOR PARTICIPANTS 1.Accuser 2.Accused 3.Adjutant 4.Sergeant at Arms 5.Post Judge Advocate 6.Jury