Duties and Responsibilities
Chapter Commander:
a) He shall supervise and manage the affairs of the chapter;
b) He shall preside at all the meetings of the chapter. Call and convene regular
or special meetings wherever he deems it necessary;
c) He shall sign all certificates, diplomas, contracts and other important
documents for and on behalf of the chapter;
d) He shall sign all checks drawn against bank accounts, jointly with the
Exchequer;
e) He shall submit to the International Headquarters a report covering the
activities of the Chapter during his incumbency;
f) Perform such other duties as are relevant to his office or required of him by
the By-Laws or the Supreme Council.
Deputy Chapter Commander:
a) He shall assist the Chapter Commander in the performance of his duties, and
in the absence, illness, inability or resignation of the Chapter Commander,
shall have the powers to discharge all the duties of the Chapter Commander:
b) He shall preside the Chapter Lower Prefectural Tribunal, to approve all
recommendations for awards, promotions and distinctions, or termination of
membership;
c) He shall work closely with the Chapter Commander for effective
administration of the Chapter;
d) Perform such other duties as are relevant to his office or required of him by
the By-Laws or the Supreme Council.
Chapter Chancellor:
a) He shall act as the ceremonial officer of the Chapter and as such shall
assist the Commander/Deputy Commander in all the ceremonies of
the Chapter;
b) He makes or supervises all arrangements concerning ceremonies,
rituals, and other activities when the prescribed rituals are to be
observed;
c) He must familiarize himself with the accepted and/or recognized
requirements of protocol in order to maintain a smooth flow of the
particular activity or ceremony;
d) He must provide effective assistance to the Commander/Deputy
Commander whenever occasions demand the same;
e) As such, he is the keeper of the accessories for ceremonies (bell,
gavel, lamp, blindfolds, etc.);
f) In the event that both of the above officers are unable to discharge
their duties as herein prescribed, the Chancellor shall be the
Commander Protempore with the powers and duties of the Chapter
Commander.
Chapter Pursuivant:
a) He shall prepare and publish all orders and resolutions of the Chapter when
directed by the Commander;
b) He must see to it that Minutes of the Meetings and activities of the chapter
are properly prepared, recorded and filed methodically;
c) He must effectively see to it that certificates and citations are properly
prepared and given to those entitled to them. He also prepares petitions for
awards and promotions;
d) He shall attend to the records of memberships and see to it that notices are
delivered within a reasonable time before every meeting;
e) He may also perform such other duties as the Chapter may deem fit for him
to perform.
Chapter Exchequer:
a) He shall be the custodian of the funds and properties of the Chapter;
b) He shall keep an accurate account of all money received and disbursed by
him;
c) He shall deposit all collections and funds of the Chapter;
d) He shall sign all checks drawn against such funds jointly with the Chapter
Commander, when the Chapter thereof authorizes disbursements;
e) He shall submit monthly to the Chapter a statement of the financial
condition of the Chapter;
f) He shall perform such other duties as are relevant to his office or required of
him by the Chapter or Order.
Chapter Archivist:
a) He shall keep all records, documents and correspondence of the Chapter;
b) He shall act as Historian and Librarian thereof and make
recommendations for the acquisition of such books, relics, or other
objects pertaining to Dr. Jose Rizal or of interest to the Chapter;
c) He must maintain a working relationship to safeguard the interest of the
Order in the maintenance, preservation and care of books, records,
Rizaliana and other matters given to their care;
d) He shall coordinate with media for coverage of events and provides press
releases, and engage in social media;
e) He shall perform such other duties as are incident to his office or required
of him by the Order.
