# Committee Chairmen name the Chairmen of any Sub-Committees assigned to them.
# The [[Order of the Augustan Eagle]] is headed by the President, who names the officers from that group's membership, with Board confirmation.
# The [[Noble Company of the Rose]] is headed by the ''[[Magister Rosae]]'' who is elected from that groups membership by those members, with Board confirmation.# The , and who names the officers of the Noble Company of the Rose are named by the ''Magister Rosae'from that group's membership, also with Board confirmation.
As our membership has shrunk, it has become increasingly difficult to find candidates to stand for Director. While it was not long ago that the size of the Board was reduced from fifteen to nine, it may be time to consider additional reductions.
# Shared power between the Board of Directors and an Executive Director (similar to the present situation).
The first of these is idea ideal when the perfect Executive Director is available. This was the structure of the Society for much of its first several decadesunder our [[Founder]]. It suffers from major trauma and interruption of services when an Executive Director leaves (or dies), and a suitable replacement is not always available (or affordable).
The second of these is best when it's desired to have paid staff, but to keep expenses low. The keys to making this form work are excellent documentation of procedures and attentive but gentle oversight.