CCYC is organized as a nonprofit corporation with corresponding bylaws that govern its management and operation.  Following is a brief list of officer and board member responsibilities as summarized and extracted from the club's bylaws. 

Commodore

• Chief Operating Officer responsible for yacht club operations. 
• Presides over meetings of the Board of Directors.
• Appoints Committees as authorized by the Board.
• Defines duties of Committees as authorized by the Board.
• Performs additional duties and powers as authorized by the Board.

Vice Commodore

• Serves as second in command.
• Assists the Commodore according to the Commodore's discretion.
• Presides in the absence of the Commodore. 
• Serves as an ex-officio member of all Committees as liaison with the Commodore and the Board.

Rear Commodore

• Serves as third in command.
• Presides in the absence of the Commodore and Vice Commodore.
• Responsible for social and allied activities in cooperation with the Vice Commodore. 
• Represents the club in presenting any physical problems of the club to Marina Management.
• Official greeter of visiting yacht clubs.
• Serves as an ex-officio member of all Committees as liaison with the Commodore and the Board.

Port Captain

• Responsible for the club's physical property and supplies.
• Schedules, organizes and oversees port functions.
• Server as official greeter of visiting yacht clubs in the absence of the Rear Commodore.
• Performs under the direction of the Rear Commodore and the Board.

Fleet Captain

• Responsible for planning of organized cruises and other outings.
• Performs under the direction of the Vice Commodore and the Board.

Secretary

• Records all proceedings of the Board and members.
• Keeps the corporate seal and blank membership cards.
• Records and countersigns all issued membership cards.
• Serves all notices required by law or the bylaws of the club.
• Produces newsletter for delivery to membership.
• Delivers welcome packages to new members.

Treasurer

• Collects and receives all moneys due to the club.
• Pays bills approved and authorized by the Board. 
• Keeps checkbook and issues checks.
• Keeps financial records of the club according to good business practices.
• Reports financial standing to the Board and general club membership.
• Delivers membership cards to members in good standing.

Measurer

• Records and updates the membership roster.
• Delivery of the roster for publication in the PICYA Yachting Yearbook.
• Performs under the direction of the Secretary and the Board.

PICYA Delegate

• Attend monthly PICYA meetings.
• Present club's RBOC donations to PICYA.
• Serve as liaison with PICYA, communicating relevant items of interest and concern to/from club membership.
• May serve on one or more special interest committees as appointed by PICYA officers/directors.For more information, see PICYA's web site at: www.picya.org 

Board of Directors / Board Members

• Comprised of 8 officers and 5 board members, totaling 13 directors.
• Generally responsible for the management of the club.
• Subject to restrictions imposed by law and club bylaws.
• Adopt and alter a common seal of the club.
• Adopt and change regulations of the bylaws.
• Appoint members to fill vacancies on the Board.
• Appoint, remove or suspend subordinate officers and determine their duties.
• Authorize and secure payment for any property purchased.
• Enforce proper record keeping of all minutes and acts of all board meetings.
• Authorize all indebtedness, but not beyond the club's ability to pay.
• Designate two officers with signature authority for checks.
• Audit bills, financial and meeting minutes.

For more details on the club's operation or to request a copy of the bylaws, please contact CCYC's Commodore at: Commodore@ccyc.net