Elected Officers - The Base elected officers are voted upon by the Base members. There is no requirement for a member quorum so a majority of those present at the election meeting shall constitute a victory. The Base Commander is elected for two (2) years. The Base Vice-Commander is also elected for two (2) years, however the terms of the Base Commander and Base Vice Commander overlap with Base Commander elections being held in odd years and Base Vice Commander elections being held in even years. The role of Past Commander is the immediate prior Base Commander. This role shifts with each new Commander elected.

• Base Commander

The Base Commander is the Chief Executive of the Base. He is elected, by the Base membership to a two (2) year term. The person in this office may serve two (2) consecutive terms if so re-elected. At the next inauguration of a new Commander, he becomes the Past Base Commander. He may, however, serve additional terms as Commander as long as they are not consecutive. He is a member of, and chairs, both the Executive Committee and the Board of Directors. His other duties include:

• Preside over all meetings and activities of the general membership.

• Supervise and audit the performance and activities of all elected and appointed officers and committee chairmen.

• Select and appoint non-elected officers and committee members to responsible positions as necessary and in sufficient numbers to satisfy the needs of the organization, its goals and objectives.

• Act in conjunction with other members of the Executive Board and the Board of Directors in formulating and carrying out national and local organizational policies and procedures.

• Approve or endorse all Perch Base correspondence with all outside entities including the national officers of the USSVI.

• Keep the District Commander and Regional Director informed of Base functions and activities on a regular and routine basis.

• Assign duties and responsibilities to Base officers, committees and members in the conduct of Base operations and functions.

• Serve as the Base representative to the USSVI National Organization.

• Conduct Base operations in accordance with the Base and USSVI Constitution and By Laws and Policies and Procedures Manuals.

Appointed Officers - The following officers are appointed by the Base Commander with the advice of the presently existing Board of Directors. They serve for a period of one (1) year. This period can (and often is) extended indefinitely at the pleasure of the Commander and Board of Directors.