The grand knight is the council's chief executive officer. He is responsible for setting council goals and ensuring that all officers fulfill their duties in reaching these objectives. He presides over all meetings; appoints program and committee directors as needed; fills officer roles in the event of vacancies; countersigns checks and orders for payment; and oversees the council’s degree team. Ideally, the grand knight should be a junior so that as a senior he can serve as a mentor for the next grand knight. The grand knight must complete the Safe Environment training.

​

Duties:

• Uphold and advance the vision of Fr. McGivney through your personal example, leadership appoint - ments, communication, and council meetings and events

• Presides over all meetings

• Appoints program and membership directors program, membership and evangelization and faith formation (EFF) directors.

• Appoints committees as needed

• Countersigns orders for payment with the financial secretary

• Authorized signer on the council’s bank account

• Responsible for the council’s Ceremonial Team

• Maintains working relationships with the council’s chaplain, district deputy, insurance agent, as well as with other local service organizations (ie. food pantries, soup kitchens)