1. Promotes membership in the ICPC within the region
2. Contacts new chaplains within that region
3. Provides information to departments and chaplains about law enforcement chaplaincy
4. Oversees the Regional Training Seminar (RTS)
5. Chairs the Regional Meeting
6. Follows up on members in the region, encourages them to attend the ATS
7. Serves on the national Board of Directors. Attends all Board of Directors' meetings, trainings as required, and the Regional Director/Area Representative breakfast at the Annual Training Seminar (ATS)
8. Appoints Area Representative (unless they are elected at the regional meetings) and sends their information to the ICPC office
9. Maintains contact with the Area Representatives, giving them encouragement and support.
10. Files a yearly report by June 1st of each year with the ICPC office for the Board of Directors of regional activities including a full financial accounting of regional/RTS finances
11. Works toward advancement of his/her own training levels and encourages the same among the area representatives and members at large
12. Keeps the ICPC office abreast of changes of member information
13. Is responsible for all ICPC activity in the region
14. Maintains a high standard of ethics and integrity

Regional Directors may serve multiple terms in office as there is presently no term limits, however, prudence and care should be exercised within the region to balance the issue and need for continuity with that of the need for an infusion of "new blood". Regions need to remain fresh and balanced to be able to grow and stay healthy. The Regional Director shoulders great responsibility to see that this happens.

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Area Representatives

Area Representatives, much like the Regional Directors, work within the regions to promote the ICPC and chaplaincy but on a local level. They serve the particular region/state from which they reside. They too, must be full-members within the ICPC, have been a member in ICPC for five (5) years, must be elected by the region or appointed by the Regional Director, and be willing to serve a minimum of two (2) years. Area Representatives serve in concert under the Regional Director, and communication is vital between the two to keep up on all the issues/needs of the regio

Some of the responsibilities which are required of the Area Representatives are as follows:

1. Promotes membership in the ICPC within the region
2. Contacts new chaplains within that region/state
3. Provides information to departments and chaplains about law enforcement chaplaincy
4. Attends the Regional Training Seminar (RTS)
5. Follows up on members in the state, encourages them to attend the ATS
6. Attends the Regional Director/Area Representative breakfast at the Annual Training Seminar (ATS)
7. Maintains contact with the Regional Director
8. Works toward advancement of his/her own training levels and encourages the same among the members at large
9. Keeps the ICPC office/Regional Director abreast of changes of member information
10. Supply any documentation as requested by the Regional Director to include in their annual report to the Board of Directors
11. Maintains a high standard of ethics and integrity

Area Representatives may serve multiple terms in office as there is presently no term limits, however, prudence and care should be exercised within the region to balance the issue and need for continuity with that of the need for an infusion of "new blood". Regions need to remain fresh and balanced to be able to grow and stay healthy.

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Regional Secretary

The position of Regional Secretary is very important to the overall functioning and accountability of the ICPC regions. They must be full-members of ICPC, be willing to seve a minimum of two (2) years, have computer skills commensurate for the position, be able to work on a "management team", and be available to the Regional Director.

Some of the responsibilities which are required of the Regional Secretary are as follows:

1. Record and maintain the minutes of all regional meetings
2. Provide minutes to the regional officers and membership as necessary
3. Provide minutes of regional meetings to the Destin office as required
4. Provide any documents requested from the Regional Director to include in his annual report to the Board of Directors

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Regional Treasurer

The position of Regional Treasurer is a vitally important position within the regional structure of ICPC. They must be full-members of ICPC, have a good working knowledge of financial principals, have had some experience in bookkeeping, be upright and honest, and be totally accountable to the region and the national ICPC office. The position of treasurer is held for a minimum of two (2) years and they may be re-elected for subsequent terms. As a member of the regional "management team", they must be able to work with others as a cohesive unit to facilitate the running of the regions. This positive team approach is necessary to uphold the integrity of the regions as a whole.

Some of the responsibilities which are required of the Regional Treasurer are as follows:

1. Is responsible for maintaining the regional bank account and keeping signature cards current (including one from the Destin office)
2. Is responsible for RTS finances and reconciliation of accounts
3. Is responsible to maintain communication with the ICPC office on all issues of regional finances
4. Is responsible for paying the liabilities incurred by the region
5. Is responsible to obtain a yearly financial review of the regional finances
6. Is responsible to prepare the financial accounting of the region for the Regional Director to include in his annual report to the Board of Directors
7. Any other duties as outlined by the region

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