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.

• Past Base Commander

This individual is the immediately preceding Base Commander to the current Administration. He serves until "relieved" by a new ex-Commander. He is a Member of the Executive Board and the Board of Directors.

The Past Base Commander is also a member of the ad hoc committee of existing other ex-commanders that, along with the current Base Commander, shall have the responsibility for selecting the Base's "Sailor of the Year," which is awarded at the annual Awards Banquet. The members of this group are excluded from this award as serving as this Committee's members.

Other duties include:

• Acts as an advisor to the Base Commander.

• May also be assigned to chair various committees (standing and ad hoc).

• Serves as a "technical advisor" to other Base officers on matters related to conduct of Base business.

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.