OFFICERS

VI- Officers

The requirements, duties and responsibilities of officers in the church include:

Membership Requirements

1. All officers shall be members of the church

2. No one shall hold more than one elected office during a given year

3. The term of all officers shall be one year

Shall be the Principle Executive Officer of the church
Shall preside at meetings of the congregation and executive council
May take an active interest in the plans and programs of boards and committees
Shall call all meetings of the congregation in accordance with the provisions of the church constitution

Shall keep a record of all meetings of the congregation and the executive council
Shall give notice of all meetings of the church as required
Shall keep a register of the names and addresses of the members of the church, with dates and modes of their acceptance
Shall keep a record of baptisms, marriages and funerals
Shall be responsible for correspondence relative to membership acceptance, transfer and removal

Shall be an ex-officio member of the Board of Trustees
Shall receive all monies of the church and give receipts for the same when requested
Shall be responsible for the deposit of all money in suitable banks or other depositories as established by the Board of Trustees
Shall make regular monthly reports to the Trustees and an annual report to the congregation as to the status of funds and keep an accurate record of all receipts and disbursements maintaining separate records of funds held for special purposes
Shall pay all bills as approved by the Trustees, including quarterly payments of Mission funds and make a quarterly report as to the status of the annual budget
Shall regularly report to the boards and committees the status of their budgeted or endowed funds
May submit accounts to an auditor appointed by the executive council for a complete audit prior to the annual meeting of the church
May appoint a financial secretary to assist in the performance of the treasurer’s duties

FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH