Structure of the Order

Supreme Council is just as much a Council of the Order as a Provincial or Charter Council. As presently constituted, the composition of Supreme Council is of a representative nature - Supreme officers and the board of Directors who constitute the "Government" are members of the Council, in addition to, past Supreme Knights, current and immediate past Provincial Grand Knights. The main body of Supreme Council members are those who have been elected by the Provincial Councils in proportion to the numerical strength in each province.

As the title implies, the Supreme Council is the Governing body of the Order. It is vested in the constitution; with absolute and unrestricted authority to make, alter and repeal, all rules and regulations for the government, discipline and control of the order; and its decisions of all matters concerning the Order are final. Alterations and amendments to the constitution and to the rules are subject to approval by a two thirds majority at Supreme Council. Delegates who attend meetings have a duty to consider all matters in "the interest of the whole Order" and vote accordingly.

Council Officers

Council Officers serve for one year, and with the exception of the Grand Knight (serves a maximum consecutive three years), are always eligible for a further year in office.

The duties of each officer are defined within the rules and constitution of the Order. In accepting election to a position, officers accept these rules unreservedly and the obligation to fulfill them. Successful government of the Order demands that officers inspire all those who serve under them to greater effort and achievement.