JOHNNY BAKER

National Commandant/CEO

National Commandant shall be the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Marine Corps League and shall preside at all sessions of the National Convention and at all meetings of the National Board of Trustees. The National Commandant together with the National Board of Trustees shall have direction and control of the executive and administrative affairs of the Marine Corps League between National Conventions. In addition, the National Commandant shall:

• Observe and enforce the observance of the Congressional Charter and the National Bylaws and Administrative Procedures of the Marine Corps League.
• Direct to all Officers and Members such orders as are not in conflict with the National Bylaws and Administrative Procedures which are necessary for the proper conduct of business.
• Call such meetings of the National Board of Trustees as are required by the National Bylaws and Administrative Procedures.
• Seek the advice of the National Board of Trustees and Staff.
• With the National Adjutant/Paymaster and the National Comptroller, have custody of all funds and property of the Marine Corps League, subject to the supervision of the National Board of Trustees.
• With the advice and consent of the National Board of Trustees, appoint the following National Staff officers and standing committees as are deemed necessary.
• Approve or disapprove all requisitions of the Adjutant/Paymaster which are in excess of Five Hundred ($500.00) dollars.
• Represent the Marine Corps League at all social functions and ceremonies in such a manner as will enhance the dignity, honor, and prestige of this organization.
• Perform such other duties as are directed from time to time.
• Invite speaker for the National Convention Banquet. The Commandant of the Marine Corps shall BE FIRST CHOICE. In the event the Commandant cannot accept, the National Commandant will discuss with the National Director of Conventions alternate speakers. Final choice is the prerogative of the National Commandant.           ​​Observe and enforce the observance of the Congressional Charter and the National Bylaws and Administrative Procedures of the Marine Corps League.
• Direct to all Officers and Members such orders as are not in conflict with the National Bylaws and Administrative Procedures which are necessary for the proper conduct of business.
• Call such meetings of the National Board of Trustees as are required by the National Bylaws and Administrative Procedures.
• Seek the advice of the National Board of Trustees and Staff.
•  With the National Adjutant/Paymaster and the National Comptroller, have custody of all funds and property of the Marine Corps League, subject to the supervision of the National Board of Trustees.
• With the advice and consent of the National Board of Trustees, appoint the following National Staff officers and standing committees as are deemed necessary.
• Approve or disapprove all requisitions of the Adjutant/Paymaster which are in excess of Five Hundred ($500.00) dollars.
• Represent the Marine Corps League at all social functions and ceremonies in such a manner as will enhance the dignity, honor, and prestige of this organization.
•  Perform such other duties as are directed from time to time.
• Invite speaker for the National Convention Banquet. The Commandant of the Marine Corps shall BE FIRST CHOICE. In the event the Commandant cannot accept, the National Commandant will discuss with the National Director of Conventions alternate speakers. Final choice is the prerogative of the National Commandant.