The amount of officers, and the duties they possess, are largely determined by the bylaws of an individual organization. However, the positions that would qualify an individual as an officer are as follows:
- The President - The Head of the organization, the President leads the organization by presiding over official meetings, navigating members through parliamentary procedures, delegating tasks to other officers, relaying external news to the organization, and being the representative of their organization
- The President-Elect - Some organizations choose to elect their next President up to a year prior to the previous President's term ending. Usually, this person will assume some duties of the president in order to gain familiarity with the job. In cases where the President is absent, the President-Elect will preside over those meetings or assembly. This is typically only if the Vice President is also not present.
- The Vice President - They will preside over presidential duties in the absence of the President. Depending on the bylaws, they may also oversee a department, run a standing committee, or complete other duties as assigned.
- The Secretary - Also recognized as a representative of the organization, the Secretary primarily records, edits, and maintains the records and minutes of the organization. They will also complete correspondence between the organization and others. They may also assist the President during meetings and other delegations.
- The Corresponding Secretary - This position is sometimes instated to help split the duties of the Secretary. This officer would primarily maintain external and internal correspondence.
- The Treasurer - They are responsible for for the collection, distribution, safekeeping, and accurate recording of all funds of the organization. They are directed on how to complete these tasks per the bylaws, the members, a board of directors, by the law itself, or another authority laid out in the bylaws.
- The Parliamentarian - They act as a source of reference in properly conducting parliamentary procedure. They could be a hired, outside consultant with professional experience in parliamentary law. They could also be a member of the organization.
- The Sergent-At-Arms - They work to maintain order and peace during meetings and assemblies. They act as doorkeeper, usher, are responsible for the comfort and convenience of the assembly.
- Honorary Officers - This position is generally created as a nod of respect or acknowledgement. While it is possible for them to be granted voting power via bylaws, they are typically members that can attend meetings and speak. However, they are not often give then power to vote.
