LOUCC Officer Descriptions

Moderator (Elected for a one-year term)

• Presides at all meetings

• Convenes and facilitates Council and Congregational Meetings

• Works along with the pastor to ensure the function of all teams and officers

• Arranges for the evaluation of the pastor

• Arranges for an annual review of the financial stewardship and accounting records

• Is available to counsel team chairs

• Designated check-signer

Moderator-Elect (Elected for a one-year term)

• Performs duties as assigned by the Moderator

• Serves as Acting Moderator in Moderator’s absence

• Chairs the Nominating Committee

• Evaluates Pastor (with Moderator)

• Attends monthly Council meetings and all congregational meetings

• Attends Council retreat

• Designated check-signer

Clerk (Elected for a one-year term, which is renewable)

• Keeps records of the proceedings of the church and of the Council

• Distributes minutes of the Council meetings to Council members

• Provides Office Administrator with a summary of the minutes

• Makes full report to the church at annual meeting

• Attends monthly Council meetings and all congregational meetings

• Determines whether we have a quorum at congregational meetings

• Designated check-signer

Treasurer (Elected for a one-year term, which is renewable)

• Assures financial reports are complete and accurately report all gifts

• Oversees the payment of all bills

• Attends monthly Council meetings and reports to the Council at each meeting

• Attends all congregational meetings and delivers report to the congregation

• Serves as ex officio member of the Trustees

• Designated check signer

Financial Secretary (Elected for a one-year term, which is renewable)

• Provides oversight for the income of the church

• Establishes counting teams for the offerings each Sunday

• Makes bank deposits as needed

• Writes quarterly and annual generosity letters