Sergeant At Arms

In any organization, and in society as a whole, it is essential to have someone in charge of maintaining order. In our country, it is the responsibility of law enforcement to preserve order within our cities. Just as each city has its method of maintaining order, so does your chapter. In your case, you are that person. As Sergeant at Arms, your primary duty is to preserve order within the chapter.

Duties

In this chapter you'll find a general listing of duties for sergeant at arms. Because each chapter has its own set of duties and responsibilities for this officer, you should discuss the specifics with your president and, if possible, the former sergeant at arms. Although your duties may differ from those listed in this chapter, there are two primary areas that you will definitely be in charge of: insuring order at chapter meetings and serving as chairman of the rules committee. It is very important, therefore, you understand the process for amending chapter Bylaws. To help you, we have inserted a step by step section of the process. Read it carefully, and if you have any questions be sure to ask your advisor.

Your Role as Leader

Because you are in charge of maintaining order, it is critical that you always act in a respectable and responsible manner. You should be viewed as a role model for the other chapter members. No one is going to follow the rules if its own sergeant at arms can't abide by them. You are a leader of the chapter and you should commit yourself to acting as leader.