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Article VII
NATIONAL AND REGIONAL OFFICERS

7.1    The Bailli Délégué (National President) is the Chief Executive Officer (Consul General, Société Mondiale du Vin and Chancelier General, L'Académie de Gastronomie Brillat‑Savarin), and shall preside at all Meetings of the National Council and of the Board of Directors. The range of duties and scope of authority delegated to (and vested in) the Bailli Délégué shall be as established from time to time by the Board of Directors in furtherance of the primary mission of achieving, directing and supervising execution of the Board's policies.
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7.2    The Chancelier des Etats-Unis (Executive Vice President) shall perform the duties of the Bailli Délégué during his absence or incapacity and shall be responsible for membership development and such other duties as may be assigned by the Bailli Délégué from time to time.
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7.3    The Argentier (Secretary-Treasurer) and his designees shall be charged with the collection of all funds of the Society (including all Fees and Dues) and the keeping and maintenance of the Minutes of all Meetings of the Board of Directors and National Council. He shall supervise the payment of all bills and the maintenance of the Accounts of the Society; report thereon at each Regular and Annual Meeting of the Board of Directors and of the National Council; and, shall cause to be distributed to the Members of the National Council the Annual Audited Financial Statements prepared by the Society's Certified Public Accountants. He shall have general oversight responsibility (in concert with the Bailli Délégué) of the administration of the National Administrative Office.
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7.4    The Chargé de Presse des Etats-Unis shall be in charge of press relations and Publisher of all Society publications under the direction of the Bailli Délégué and Board of Directors and be responsible for regular communication with other National Bailliages and the International Society to ensure inclusion of news about the Society in appropriate international publications. He/She shall serve at the pleasure of the Bailli Délégué; provided, however, the incumbent’s term shall automatically expire upon that of the appointing Bailli Délégué.
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7.5    The Conseiller Gastronomique des Etats-Unis shall be responsible for the planning, coordination and realization of all Director and National Council Meetings.
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7.6    The Conseiller Culinaire & Professionals des Etats-Unis shall coordinate the Jeune Commis Rôtisseur program, shall be in charge of developing and supervising new programs of benefit to students of the culinary arts, shall coordinate the activities and enhance the reputation of the Society's Professional Membership and shall be in charge of developing and supervising new programs of benefit to said Members. This office must be held by a professional member.
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7.7     The Grand Echanson des Etats-Unis, Société Mondiale du Vin shall organize, coordinate and administer the activities of Société Mondiale du Vin within the Society at the direction of the Board of Directors and the Bailli Délégué (acting in his/her capacity as Consul General, Société Mondiale du Vin). He/She shall serve at the pleasure of the Bailli Délégué provided, however, the incumbent's term shall automatically expire upon that of the appointing Bailli Délégué.
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7.8    Foundation Chair serves as Chairperson of the Foundation Committee and shall be charged with supervision of the Foundation, preparation of its proposed budget including suggested contributions, administration of approved contributions, fund raising, and such other matters as shall be delegated by the Bailli Délégué. He/She shall serve at the pleasure of the Bailli Délégué provided, however, the incumbent's term of office shall automatically terminate with that of the appointing Bailli Délégué.
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7.9    Jurisconsult serves as the legal counsel to the Bailli Délégué and the Board of Directors. He/She shall serve as parliamentarian of all Board of Director meetings and National Council Meetings. He/She shall serve at the pleasure of the Bailli Délégué provided, however, the incumbent’s term of office shall automatically terminate with that of the appointing Bailli Délégué.
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7.10  Vice Echanson des Etats-Unis, Société Mondiale du Vin serves as assistant to the Grand Echanson des Etats-Unis and may act as Vice Chair of the Société Mondiale du Vin Committee. He/She shall be nominated by the Grand Echanson des Etats-Unis, Société Mondiale du Vin, subject to approve of the Bailli Délégué, and serve at the pleasure of the Bailli Délégué provided, however, the incumbent's term of office shall automatically terminate with that of the appointing Bailli Délégué, and shall be a Member of the National Council.
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7.11  Chancelier Délégué, Académie de Gastronomie Brillat‑Savarin shall organize, coordinate and administer the activities of the Académie de Gastronomie Brillat-Savarin within the Society at the direction of the Foundation Chair (as to charitable functions) and the Bailli Délégué (acting in his/her capacity as Chancelier General, Académie de Gastronomie Brillat-Savarin). The Chancelier Délégué shall serve at the pleasure of the Bailli Délégué provided, however, the incumbent's term shall automatically expire upon that of the appointing Bailli Délégué and shall be a member of the National Council.
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7.12  Vice Chargé de Presse des Etats-Unis serves as assistant to the Chargé de Presse des Etats-Unis and may act as Vice Chair of the Publications Committee. He/She shall be Editor in Chef of all Society publications under the direction of the Chargé de Presse des Etats-Unis. He/She shall be nominated by the Chargé de Presse des Etats-Unis, subject to the approval of the Bailli Délégué, and serve at the pleasure of the Bailli Délégué provided however, the incumbent’s term of office shall automatically terminate with that of the appointing Bailli Délégué, and shall be a member of the National Council.
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7.13  Vice Conseiller Culinaire & Professionals des Etats-Unis serves as assistant to the Conseiller Culinaire & Professionals des Etats-Unis. He/She shall be nominated by the Conseiller Culinaire & Professionals des Etats-Unis, subject to the approval of the Bailli Délégué, and serve at the pleasure of the Bailli Délégué; provided, however, the incumbent’s term of office shall automatically terminate with that of the appointing Bailli Délégué, and shall be a member of the National Council.
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7.14  Vice Conseiller Gastronomique des Etats-Unis serves as assistant to the Conseiller Gastronomique des Etats-Unis. He/She shall be nominated by the Conseiller Gastronomique des Etats-Unis, subject to the approval of the Bailli Délégué, and serve at the pleasure of the Bailli Délégué provided, however, the incumbent’s term of office shall automatically terminate with that of the appointing Bailli Délégué, and shall be a member of the National Council. Gold medal and chain on a blue ribbon with gold braid.

7.15  Vice Chancelier Délégué, L’Académie de Gastronomie Brillat-Savarin serves as assistant to the Chancelier Délégué, L’Académie de Gastronomie Brillat-Savarin and the Foundation Chair. He/She may act as Vice Chair of the Brillat-Savarin Committee. He/She shall serve at the pleasure of the Bailli Délégué provided, however, the incumbent’s term of office shall automatically terminate with that of the appointing Bailli Délégué, and shall be a member of the National Council.
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7.16  Baillis Provinciaux serve as Deputies of the Bailli Délégué within their respective regions and shall report to the Bailli Délégué and Board of Directors. Their duties shall be national in scope and may be delegated from time to time by the Bailli Délégué in addition to their having administrative authority and responsibility in their respective Regions.
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(a)     The geographic areas administered by the Baillis Provinciaux are as follows:

Northeast: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island and Vermont.

Mid-Atlantic: Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, New Jersey, the eastern half of Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Virginia.

South Central: Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and the Florida Panhandle.

Southeast: Florida (excluding Panhandle).

Caribbean/Atlantic Islands: includes but is not limited to: Antigua, Bahamas, Barbados, Bermuda, Dominican Republic, Cayman Islands, Grenada, Haiti, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, Trinidad, Tobago, St. Kitts, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and the Virgin Islands.

Midwest: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, the western half of Pennsylvania, South Dakota and Wisconsin.

Southwest: Arkansas, Colorado, Kansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas and Wyoming.

Pacific Northwest: Alaska, northern half of California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Montana.

Far West: Arizona, New Mexico, southern portion of California, Nevada, and Utah.

Hawaii/Pacific Islands: includes but is not limited to: Oahu, Maui, Hawaii, Kauai, Guam and Saipan.

(b)     Creation of new Regions or adjustments of existing regions (including the elimination of a Region) may be made by the Bailli Délégué provided said actions are ratified by the Board of Directors. In the event a region is created or eliminated, the pertinent office of Bailli Provincial shall be created or eliminated, accordingly. If a new Region is created, the Bailli Délégué shall appoint the initial Bailli Provincial who shall be the Bailli Provincial Presomptif until the region is inaugurated, the Bailli Provincial thereafter. If a Bailli Provincial is appointed, he/she shall serve at the pleasure of the Bailli Délégué (and said appointment shall be subject to Board ratification).

(c)     The Baillis Provinciaux shall select five from their membership to serve as voting members of the Board of Directors. Said members shall be selected at the Baillis Provinciaux committee meeting at the Annual Meeting and shall serve on the Board of Directors for the following year

7.17  All Baillis Délégués Honoraire shall be of counsel to the Board of Directors. A retiring Bailli Délégué, upon expiration of his term, shall automatically serve as a voting member of the Board of Directors for the length of the term of his/her successor as Bailli Délégué so long as he/she remains a member in good standing of the Bailliage des Etats-Unis.
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7.18  Chambellans Provinciaux (who are deemed to be Regional Officers) serve as assistants to Baillis Provinciaux and are Members of the National Council. They are appointed by the Bailli Délégué upon nomination of the pertinent Bailli Provincial and serve at the pleasure of the Bailli Provincial and Bailli Délégué or one year, whichever is less. A Bailli Provincial may nominate more than one Chambellan Provincial for his/her Region. The appointment of more than one Chambellan Provincial in a given Region upon nomination will be at the discretion of the Bailli Délégué, considering the circumstances and reasons therefor. In no event shall there be more than two Chambellans Provinciaux for each Region. A Chambellan Provincial may serve concurrently as a Bailli.
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7.19  Echansons Provinciaux (who are deemed to be Regional Officers) serve as assistants to the Grand Echanson and are Members of the National Council. They are appointed by the Bailli Délégué in his capacity as Consul General, Société Mondiale du Vin upon the recommendation of the Grand Echanson, and having been nominated by the pertinent Bailli Provincial and serve at the pleasure of the Bailli Délégué or one year, whichever is less. In their capacity as Echanson Provincial, they shall report to both their Bailli Provincial and the Grand Echanson des Etats-Unis and the scope of their duties are as they may be delegated from time to time by the Grand Echanson des Etats-Unis in addition to any administrative duties and/or authority as may be assigned to them by their respective Baillis Provinciaux in the activities and operations of their Region.
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7.20  Chargés de Presse Provinciaux (who are deemed to be Regional Officers) serve as assistants to the Chargé de Presse des Etats-Unis and are members of the National Council. They are appointed by the Bailli Délégué upon the recommendation of the Chargé de Presse des Etats-Unis and having been nominated by the pertinent Bailli Provincial; and, shall serve at the pleasure of the recommending Bailli Provincial, the Chargé de Presse des Etats-Unis and the Bailli Délégué, or one year, whichever is less. They shall report to both the pertinent Bailli Provincial and Chargé de Presse des Etats-Unis, who shall determine the scope of their duties.
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7.21  Conseillers Culinaire Provinciaux (who are deemed to be Regional Officers) are appointed by the Bailli Délégué upon the recommendation of the Conseiller Culinaire & Professionals des Etats-Unis and nomination by the pertinent Bailli Provincial; and shall serve at the pleasure of the recommending Bailli Provincial and the Bailli Délégué or one year, whichever is less. They shall report to both the pertinent Bailli Provincial and Conseiller Culinaire & Professionals des Etats-Unis and the scope of their duties are as they may delegated from time to time by the Conseiller Culinaire & Professionals des Etats-Unis, with special emphasis on the Jeunes Commis competition, and the pertinent Bailli Provincial.
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