Myers Park United Methodist Church
Administrative Board Responsibilities
The responsibilities of the Administrative Board are outlined in The United Methodist Discipline.
The Administrative Board (also known as "church council") shall provide for the planning and implementing of a program of nurture, outreach, witness, and resources in the local church and for the administration of its organizational and temporal life.
Meetings: The council shall meet at least quarterly. Special meetings may be called by the chairperson or pastor.
The church council shall:
1. review the membership of the local church;
2. fill vacancies occurring among the lay officers of the church;
3. establish the budget on recommendation of the Committee on Finance and ensure adequate provision for the financial needs of the church;
4. recommend to the Charge Conference the salary and other remuneration of the pastor(s) and staff persons after receiving recommendations from the Committee on Pastor-Parish Relations.
Myers Park United Methodist Church Adminstrative Board meetings are held on the second Monday night of the month, when scheduled by the chairperson or the senior minister. Time is 6:30 p.m. for the meal and 7:00 p.m. for the business meeting. Reservations can be made the week prior to the Board meeting by calling 704-376-5520, extension 5050.
