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Administration and Human Resources Board

Mission:

Establish and implement administrative practices that lead to the sound operation of the business and legal affairs of the church. Develop and implement human resource policies and procedures.

Membership:

Eight members elected at the annual meeting with at least one member from each currently viable constituent society from slate of nominees recruited by Nominating Committee.

Activities and Operations:

Human Resources

  • Develop and maintain job descriptions for all hired staff, working with Board overseeing the position.
  • Develop and maintain all personnel agreements.
  • Consult with other Boards on hiring new employees.
  • Consult with other Boards on personnel issues and reviews.
  • Work with Finance Board to set salary and benefit packages for employees.

Contract and Legal Services

  • Consult on RFPs for major work.
  • Review and approve all contracts for goods and services.
  • Ensure accurate service records on equipment are maintained.

Building Rental

  • Work with Building and Facilities Board to coordinate and implement building usage policies and rental rates.
  • Consult with church secretary on building use applications.

Insurance

  • Manage all church relationships with insurance vendors.
  • Serve as resource for insurance questions.
  • Inform other boards and staff of changes in coverage.
  • Make recommendations for insurance changes.

Church Office

  • Hire and evaluate church secretary.
  • Serve as resource for church secretary.
  • Develop policies for use of church office equipment.
  • Develop and implement coverage plan for secretary’s absence.
  • Lead secretary evaluation.
  • Develop and implement church telephone access and usage policies.
  • Coordinate office volunteers.
  • Prepare and office budget.

Records/Audit

  • Ensure that an annual financial record audit policy exists and is implemented.
  • Participate in audit as required.

Government Relations

  • Ensure that required operating permits are obtained and posted.
  • Serve as liaison with governmental entities such as town and state inspectors.

Pastoral Relations

  • Maintain committees to oversee the work of the minister and Associate Pastor.
  • Ensure that the Minister and Associate Pastor receive regular performance reviews.

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The First Church in Sterling
On the Common, Sterling Center
Sterling, Massachusetts 01564
office@firstchurchsterlingma.org
(978) 422-6657

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