Our Worthy Grand Knight is the leader of our council and is elected by brother members to typically a one year term which begins on July 1 and ends on June 30th year year (our fraternal or fiscal year).  All other officers are elected each year, except for the Financial Secretary who is appointed by state leadership to ensure financial independence between our council and local/state/national leadership.  Officers are required to operate the council according to Knights of Columbus by-laws.