III. PORTRAYAL: The primary impression of the 13th SCV shall be that of a Confederate infantryman in the Army of Northern Virginia ca. 1863. Although other impressions will be used as necessary, equipment in common use by the above described shall be purchased as priority items. Specifically, a type II - Richmond depot, nine (9) button shell jacket of gray jean wool material, gray jean wool trousers as supplied by an approved Palmetto Battalion supplier; a dark slouch or civilian style hat without any insignia or decorations (except the optional Palmetto tree, nipple pick or approved hat cord); period style brogan or shoe; black, buff (English issue), or natural dyed leather items and other accoutrements of the prescribed period; and a three (3) band musket and bayonet of the period shall be required of all members within (2) years of membership acceptance. As soon as possible, a navy blue sack coat or shell jacket and sky blue trousers shall also be purchased. In addition the member is expected to have sufficient means to sustain himself in the field during various campaigns as depicted by the event schedule. Although the Confederate
impression is first and foremost, members are encouraged to develop a federal impression as finances permit so that a more accurate portrayal of the Conflict may be presented. It is expected that a new member's sponsor shall make suitable recommendations to assist in this matter. Company military staff uniforms shall be as per Battalion Staff approval.

IV. ORGANIZATION: The 13th SCV shall be governed by a Board of Directors (elected staff). This Board (staff) shall include a president (to serve as the Unit's Representative on Battalion Staff), vice-president, secretary/treasurer (adjutant), member-at-large and immediate past president. At least one board member of each sex must be represented on this staff. These offices shall be opened for election annually and shall not be held for more than two consecutive terms unless by a unanimous vote of the membership at the Company election. The President is authorized to appoint other staff as he deems necessary for the betterment of the
Company. However, these persons shall not be afforded any privileges beyond that of a regular Company member. In all voting issues concerning the Company, a quorum shall be established to consist of not less than twenty-five (25) percent of the active Company membership.
A. Elections - The Company shall hold annual elections at a time
agreed upon by the current serving staff. Any and all issues pertaining to the Company may be acted upon at this meeting without prior notice being given. A special election may be called by the staff to fill any Board vacancy which, in the best interest of the Company, needs to be filled. A minimum of thirty (30) days notice must be given to the 13th SCV membership prior to any election or constitutional meeting being held for the purpose of voting on Company business. However, this shall in no way restrict the
membership from addressing issues outside the scope of this document.
1. Date - The date shall be no later than twelve months following the previous election date. Whenever possible, the election shall be scheduled on a date which insures that the maximum attendance by the active Company membership is possible.
2. Positions - A Board of Directors (the staff) shall be elected to
serve a term of one year and shall consist of: president, vice-president, secretary/treasurer and member-at-large. The immediate past president shall also serve on the Company staff for a period not to exceed one year.
3. Voting eligibility - Any member who is in good standing at the time of the Company elections shall be entitled to vote or serve in any staff position. Absentee ballots will be accepted if received by the adjutant prior to the scheduled date of the election. Additionally, the ballot form must be signed by the voting member as a means of certifying the ballot and it must be delivered sealed for confidentiality. The serving staff retains the right to void any ballot that does not meet these requirements.
4. Voting value - In the case of election of Company administrative
and military officers, each member in good standing shall receive
representation based on his/her participation in Company scheduled events. One extra vote per event attended over and above the required three (3) events will be given. Documentation will be provided by the Company First Sergeant based on Company rolls. The Company adjutant will compile a voting value list based on this documentation. Each eligible member will receive voting slips based on this list. This special procedure applies only to the Company election process. One man, one vote applies to all others.
5. Election process - All voting will be done by secret ballot. The
winner shall be determined by a count of the valid ballots simple majority. The winning candidate must achieve a majority of at least fifty-one (51) percent of the valid ballots cast. A run-off may be used to determine two final candidates if this percentage is not gained by any one candidate on the first vote.
6. Protests - Any member, eligible to vote at the time of the Company elections, may file a grievance concerning such with the previously serving staff. Until such time as this grievance is settled, the issue shall remain unresolved and no action caused by the vote concerned shall be completed or fulfilled. Resolution shall be by a majority vote of the Board of Directors after hearing all issues concerning the grievance and the results of this vote shall be binding, i.e. no further protest shall be heard. Grievance issues will be heard by the Board of Directors as soon as possible following the receipt of the grievance by the Company adjutant.
B. Meetings - Company business shall be routinely conducted at
scheduled events. The president shall have the authority to set the time and place of these meetings as necessary and shall call additional meetings of his staff as he deems necessary. All Company meetings shall be open to the 13th SCV membership except in cases where confidentiality is needed and the staff votes to take up such issues in executive session.
C. Company Assets - The staff shall be charged with maintaining a
proper accounting of Company property and monies. Accepted general accounting methods will be used to receive and disburse all Company funds. In the event that the 13th SCV is disbanded, all Company property will be sold at fair market value and the resulting funds, combined with the monies already on hand, will be donated to a historic preservations association or project which encompasses the Company stated purposes.
D. National Events - Participation in any national event (as defined
as any event outside the state of South Carolina) shall be limited to
members in good standing (as defined previously). The Commanding Officer of the 13th SCV at that event may waive this requirement at his discretion. This waiver must be applied for in advance of the event by the person in question.