Volunteer MCEC Council Member

Submitted by Lisa Williams on April 1, 2009 - 13:37

Administrative & Financial Services Council

The AFSC manages the fiscal, legal, property, and administrative aspects of MCEC as a corporation in keeping with the MCEC Statement of Identity and Purpose (Extending the Peace of Jesus Christ - making disciples - growing congregations - forming leaders) to provide a supportive framework for the MCEC ministries.

Membership: Four persons elected to three year terms.

Responsibilities

  • Cultivate a culture of collaboration that facilitates and supports the nurture and release of ministry gifts in the congregations of MCEC.
  • Provide a place of support and resource for the Operations Minister.
  • Give leadership and direction in setting policies for financial responsibility and accountability; assure required annual corporate reporting.
  • See to the development of the annual spending plan for MCEC.
  • Participate in a consultative process with Mennonite Church Canada in developing annual pastoral salary guidelines.
  • Review the MCEC Staff Salary Grid annually and make appropriate adjustments.
  • Supervise the administration of all funds established for the benefit of MCEC.
  • Relate to other denominational and ecumenical financial and mutual aid bodies for the benefit of MCEC.
  • Appoint such ad hoc committees or reference groups as may be necessary from time to time.