ARTICLE X - CHAPTER OFFICERS AND APPOINTED POSITIONS

A. Chapter’s Elected officers shall consist of and be responsible for:

1. President:

a. Article III, Section A (Chapters)
b. Article VI, Section A (Chapter Meetings)
c. Article IX, (Voting)
d. Shall preside over all meetings, events and functions unless specified otherwise.

2. Vice President:

a. All duties and functions as Chapter President if the Chapter President cannot complete their term of office.
b. Shall preside over all meetings, events and functions in the absence of the President unless specified otherwise.
c. Shall be ex-officio member on all Chapter Committees.

3. Treasurer:

a. Article III, Section A, Subsection 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 (Chapter requirements).
b. Article IV, (Dues).
c. Article VII, Section A (Expenses and Reimbursements).
d. Shall give a report to the Officers and Membership of their Chapter on a monthly basis or as requested by the Chapter President.
e. Must be bondable.

4. Secretary - Shall be responsible for recording and reporting all minutes, correspondence, and agendas as required by the Chapter.
5. Membership:

a. Article IV, Sections A, B, C (Membership Dues).
b. Article II, Sections A, B, E, F, G (Memberships).
c. Shall collect and record all information in regards to memberships within the Chapter.
d. Shall turn over all membership monies to the Chapter Treasurer.
e. Shall give a report to the officers and membership of their chapter on a monthly basis.

6. Legislative Coordinator:

a. Maintain communications between District and State Legislative Coordinators.
b. Inform and pursue Article I, Sections A, C, D, E, F (Aims and Purposes).
c. Shall give a report to the Officers and Membership of their Chapter on a monthly basis.

7. Sergeant-at-Arms:

a. Shall maintain order at all meetings, events and functions.
b. Shall request legal assistance in any situation that requires physical action. (Discretion should be used at all times.)
c. Shall inform the President of any action that needs to be pursued further by the chapter.

B. Chapters are empowered to elect or appoint these Officers and they shall be responsible for:

1. Newsletter Editor - Should be encouraged to produce a monthly publication containing:

a. Chapter Meeting Minutes.
b. Articles promoting the Aims and Purposes of ABATE of NY, Inc.
c. Officer information and articles, can include: Membership report, Treasurer’s report, President’s column, Legislative Column, Calendar of Events, Etc.
d. Any additional Chapter requirements.
e. The Editor shall have the authority to edit any article or information found detrimental to the Aims and Purposes or welfare of ABATE of NY, Inc.

2. Products Officer:

a. Maintaining a supply of ABATE of NY, Inc. products.
b. Keeping accurate records of all transactions and work in conjunction with the Treasurer of said Chapter.

3. Public Relations:

a. Article I, Section G.
b. Shall promote any/all Chapter events and accomplishments.

4. Road Captain - Job description shall be defined by the needs of the individual Chapter, and may include the following:

a. Planning routes for Runs.
b. Keeping motorcycles moving in a safe and orderly fashion during the course of the runs.
c. Notifying local Police Departments that a Run will be held in their Jurisdiction and requesting an escort if necessary.

5. Chapters may delete above positions or design other positions to meet their individual needs.

C. Prerequisite for Election or Appointment to a Chapter Officer position:

1. Must be Active at the time of nomination and election and/or appointment.
2. Must be bondable if needed.
3. Member must not have been terminated from a Chapter affiliation at any time.