Such a first Board might chafe under such a rule as that, and try to legislate it out of existence some day.

But Mrs.Eddy was awake.

She foresaw that danger, and added this ingenious and effective clause: "This By-law can neither be amended nor annulled, except by consent of Mrs.Eddy, the Pastor Emeritus." THE PRESIDENT The Board of Directors, or Serfs, or Ciphers, elects the President.
On these clearly worded terms: "Subject to the approval of the Pastor Emeritus." Therefore She elects him.
A long term can invest a high official with influence and power, and make him dangerous.

Mrs.Eddy reflected upon that; so she limits the President's term to a year.

She has a capable commercial head, an organizing head, a head for government.
TREASURER AND CLERK There are a Treasurer and a Clerk.