Congregational Officers - 2008
Chairman: Donn Komrska
Vice Chairman: Rob Ream
Secretary:
Bruce Ahlich
Treasurer:
Ralph Wagner
Chairman of the Congregation
Constitutional Description:
2.1 The Chairman shall:
2.1.1
Preside over all meetings of the Church Council
and Voters’ Assembly
2.1.2
Appoint voting members to fill vacant elected
or appointed offices in the congregation.
2.1.3
Appoint members to serve on various standing
and ad hoc committees, as necessary.
2.1.4
Supervise the establishment of new committees
and the appointment of their members.
2.1.5
Be an ex-officio member of all boards and
committees of the congregation, unless and official role is specified in
these
Bylaws.
2.1.6
Serve as chairman of the Nominations Committee
each year.
2.1.7
Carefully uphold the proper functioning of the
congregation according to its Constitution and Bylaws.
Additional
Information:
Probable Time Commitment:
3-6 hours per week.
Informal Commitments: Be an example of
Christian living and piety: regularly attend church functions as a
congregational leader; be supportive of congregational growth and goals; be
regular in Worship and Bible Study; model good stewardship of time, talent
and treasure.
Qualifications: A male
(1 Timothy 2:12), voting member of the congregation, with excellent
communication and leadership abilities, known to have a good reputation in
the community and an understanding of Biblical Lutheran doctrine. The
chairman needs to have good people skills, an understanding of financial
statements and a willingness to work with the Pastors and other officers to
prepare the congregation to meet the opportunities and challenges at
Trinity.
Vice Chairman of the Congregation
Constitutional Description:
2.2 The Vice-Chairman shall:
2.2.1
Preside over all meetings of the Council and Voters Assembly when the
chairman is absent.
2.2.2
Serve as parliamentarian for the Council and Voters Assembly, except
when presiding over a meeting in the absence of the
Chairman. The
Vice-Chairman shall appoint a parliamentarian on such occasions.
2.2.3
Be the representative of the Chairman at meetings and events and
provide leadership for ad hoc committees and projects as
directed by the
Chairman.
2.2.4
Serve as chairman of the Personnel Committee and the Planning
Committee.
2.2.5
Succeed the Chairman if he is no longer able to serve.
Additional
Information:
Probable Time Commitment:
2-3 Meetings per Month, more if willing.
Informal Commitments: Be an example of
Christian living and piety: regularly attend church functions as a
congregational leader; be supportive of congregational growth and goals; be
regular in Worship and Bible Study; model good stewardship of time, talent
and treasure.
Qualifications: A male
(1 Timothy 2:12), voting member of the congregation, with excellent
communication and leadership abilities, known to have a good reputation in
the community and an understanding of Biblical Lutheran doctrine. The
chairman needs to have good people skills, an understanding of financial
statements and a willingness to work with the Pastors and other officers to
prepare the congregation to meet the opportunities and challenges at
Trinity.
Secretary of the Congregation
Constitutional Description:
2.3 The Secretary shall:
2.3.1 Carefully record and preserve
printed minutes of all Council and Voters Assembly meetings.
2.3.2 Conduct correspondence on behalf of the
Council and Voters Assembly.
2.3.3 Keep an
accurate list of the Voting Members of the congregation.
2.3.4 Assist the Council and the
Congregation Historian in the preservation of all important documents of the
congregation.
2.3.5
Keep an official up-to-date edition of the Constitution and Bylaws which
shall be present at every meeting of the Voters
Assembly along with copies
for members desiring one.
2.3.6 Keep an updated record of
financial account signature cards and assist in making necessary changes
during the changing of
officers.
Additional Information:
Probable Time Commitment:
1-2 Meetings/Month plus 1-2 hours/month with record keeping.
Informal Commitments: Be an
example of Christian living and piety: regularly attend church functions as
a congregational leader; be supportive of congregational growth and goals;
be regular in Worship and Bible Study; model good stewardship of time,
talent and treasure.
Qualifications: A voting member of
the congregation, known to have a good reputation in the community and an
understanding of Biblical Lutheran doctrine. Someone whose wise counsel will
be an asset to the church council and officers.
Treasurer of the Congregation
Constitutional Description:
2.4 The Treasurer shall:
2.4.1 Make disbursements of
congregational funds that have been properly authorized. Oversee the
operation of the payroll
system.
2.4.2 File any tax
returns required by governmental agencies.
2.4.3 Monitor the operational cash flow
and make prudent recommendations.
2.4.4 Accurately account for the
financial transactions of the congregation, working with the Board of
Finance as necessary.
Maintain appropriate journals and ledgers. Maintain
records for designated funds. Oversee the bookkeeping operations in
the
church office.
2.4.5 Prepare monthly printed
Treasurer’s Reports, for presentation at Council and Voters Assembly
meetings.
2.4.6 Preserve the congregation’s
financial records and submit them for review as requested.
2.4.7 Serve as convener of the annual
Budget Committee.
2.4.8 Secure assistance for the
performance of his or her responsibilities through the appointment of
Assistant Treasurers as
needed.
2.5 These Congregation Officers shall
represent the congregation in all legal matters and sign official documents
as directed
by the Voters Assembly.
2.6 Restrictions for holding these
offices are specified in Section 9.0 of the Constitution. For the sake of
clarity in these
Bylaws, the designation “Officer” will only be used for
these four corporate officers. Other elected or appointed offices
or
positions of the congregation will be referred to by the designation “Board
Member” or a specific title for the position
(e.g., Elder, LWR Coordinator,
Trustee, etc.). If reference is made to an individual in any elected or
appointed office,
the designation “Office Holder” will be used.
Additional Information:
Probable Time Commitment:
1-2 Meetings/Month, plus 2-5 hours/week working with staff.
Informal Commitments: Be an example of
Christian living and piety: regularly attend church functions as a
congregational leader; be supportive of congregational growth and goals; be
regular in Worship and Bible Study; model good stewardship of time, talent
and treasure. Able to faithfully advise the Pastors and officers on the
financial welfare of the congregation.
Qualifications: A voting member of the congregation,
known to have a good reputation in the community and an understanding of
Biblical Lutheran doctrine. An excellent understanding of financial
statements and reporting, willing to learn or understand the intricacies of
church accounting, reporting and tax law. Someone whose wise counsel will be an asset to
the church council and officers. |
