Trustees

Adapted from Guidelines for Leading Your Congregation – 2001-2004

Trustees are appointed for a three (3) year term. Their primary function is to supervise and maintain all property belonging to TUMC so that the ministries of the congregation are effective. To accomplish these aims, the trustees work closely with the Church Council and the Pastor. The basic responsibilities of the trustees included –

• Oversee and maintain/supervise all local church property
• Report annually to the Charge Conference on the state of the church’s property, equipment and resources
• Receive and administer all gifts made to the congregation
• Make certain that all trust funds of the congregation are invested properly
• Ensure that the articles of incorporation of the congregation are kept up to date
• Be responsible, in conjunction with the Pastor, for all use of church buildings and grounds
• Maintain adequate insurance coverage on all church property and develop appropriate risk-management policies
• Submit to the Finance Committee annual budget requests for insurance, property maintenance and new property requests
• Be accountable to the Charge Conference and Church Council

At the first meeting of the new year, the Trustees will elect a chairperson and secretary. The Chairperson responsibilities include

• Guide the work of the Board of Trustees throughout the year, planning the agenda and presiding at the meetings
• Provide advice and direction to the Board, based on knowledge of the disciplinary and legal requirements related to the Church.
• Maintain close communications with the Pastor
• Participate in the Church Council