# 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]]'' (MR) who is elected from that groups members in Good Standing by those members, with Board confirmation, and the ''MR'' names the officers from that group's membership, also with Board confirmation.
Careful study of the above shows that the President bears the greatest burden for appointments, and thus for ensuring that the Society works as intended—or indeed works at all. Weakness in the presidency is dangerous, as the only alternative is for the Board to rise up and remove him from office. Even when this is obviously needed, it remains a difficult act that may have lasting personal repercussions.
Experience also shows that the mood of the Board itself is also critical, as a generally unwillingness of the Board to address crucial issues creates a leadership vacuum, into which any number of individuals might insert themselves, for better or worse. Directors are well advised to remember that they are personally and severally liable for both the actions of the Board and its inactions, save only when their actions (or inactions) pass the "reasonable man" test. Thus a lazy Board may find that laziness could become quite expensive!
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As the number of members has remained stagnant since 2007, 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 to seven, time and the size of the membership may show it constructive to make further adjustments.