Seneschal - The Seneschal is the president and legal representative of the local SCA chapter. This person is in charge of organization of the local group and makes sure the Shire functions as smoothly as possible. The Seneschal also handles all public relations and other contact with people outside the SCA.

Knights Marshal - The Knights Marshal is in charge of armored combat. He helps train new fighters and assists in getting them authorized to fight, first in sword and shield, then in other weapon systems. He also works with the Marshals of other disciplines, such as Archery or Rapier, to make sure gentles interested in those disciplines have an opportunity to train.

Rapier Marshal - The Rapier Marshal is in charge of Light Weapons combat (occasionally referred to as "Fencing" ). This person helps train new Rapier fighters in various light weapons systems and assists in getting them authorized to fight He also works with the Knight's Marshall in coordinating practices and other related activities.

Minister of Arts and Sciences - The MoAS covers the interests of the gentles within the group involving arts, crafts, and sciences activities. This person also helps plan local activities and helps in finding sources of information and arranging teachers for classes

Herald - The Herald keeps track of who has received which awards and helps gentles research and register their names and heraldic devices. The Herald may also be called upon to make announcements at tournaments and courts

Reeve - The Reeve (also called the Exchequer or Treasurer) handles the money and financial matters for the group and keeps track of the financial records.

Chronicler - The Chronicler produces the newsletter for the group, which contains articles, artwork and news of interest.

Chatelaine - The Chatelaine (sometimes referred to as Castellan or Hospitaller) is in charge of recruiting new members through various activities and demonstrations. In addition, she works towards improving the public image of the SCA and assists new members integrate into the SCA through seminars and other activities.

Minister of Children - The Minister of Children plans and organizes activities for the children at events and other shire activities. The MOC often leads these activities, but also facilitates other adults in teaching and helping with activities.