This question pertains to the American Legion. Consisting of an Executive Committee of elected officers, and a Board of Trustees (7), 6 are elected, Plus the Commander by reason of his position. Trustees oversea the Real Property, and equipment owned by the Legion and are responsible for maintenance and repair of same. The Leader of the Trustees is also the Finance Officer. Recently the Post commander appointed another officer of the Executive Committee to the Board of Trustees temporarily to fill a vacancy until an election can be held.
QUESTION: Can an Officer hold 2 positions simultaneously? Recently a vote came up in the General membership meeting for the purchase of a new sign, The Finance Officer tabled the motion. It seems that this would be a conflict of interest for the Finance Officer who is also the head of the Trustees, since the Trustees hold the purse strings for this purchase?