The Advocate is the Chief Legal Officer of the Council, resolving procedural matters, acting as parliamentarian, and otherwise handling all legal activities. His emblem is the Scroll with Crossed Sword hung from a yellow ribbon. The Scroll is emblematic of legal literature and law, while the Sword indicates the power to defend and enforce the law. The Advocate's robe is black with golden yellow trim and yellow cincture with silver fringe. Their emblems, Crossed Key and Sword, indicate this financial authority and are worn on green ribbons.
Trustees wear black robes trimmed in green.
Their emblems, Crossed Key and Axe hung from a white ribbon, represent their power as sentries at the door. Their robes are gray with black trim and yoke. The cincture is also black with silver fringe. Hierarchy At Knights of Columbus functions, dignitaries in attendance are addressed and introduced in strict order of rank from highest to lowest. Usually ladies walk alongside their men.