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Incorporated Ministries Committee

Mandate: 
To provide oversight, leadership, and guidance to the Incorporated Ministries within the bounds of Bermuda-Nova Scotia Region.

Membership:

• Chair
• Secretary (at the discretion of the Chair)
• 5 Designated Individuals
• Executive Minister – Staff Support
• Division Chair (Ex-Officio)

Duties:

• the Chair, along with the Secretary, organizes the work of the Committee and reports through the Division of Finance and Administration
• consult regularly and at least annually with the Chair of the Board of each incorporated ministry
• visit each incorporated ministry at least once per year
• receive a report from each incorporated ministry to the Region annually and reports to the Region on all Incorporated Ministries annually
• respond to requests for assistance from the boards of Incorporated Ministries
• hold current copies of all IM bylaws
• investigate any concerns that an Incorporated Ministry may be in non-compliance with a bylaw
• ensure that all annual forms and reports, required by both government and Church, are submitted prior to deadlines
• respond to new requests for Incorporation from other organizations, outreach projects, etc. of The United Church of Canada within the Region
• create working groups where needed for the functioning of the Committee/Division

Skills/Experiences:

• effective organizational, administrative, consultative and pastoral skills
• a commitment to the outreach ministries of The United Church of Canada
• knowledge of, or openness to learn, the polity of The United Church of Canada

Accountability/Reporting:
Through the Division of Finance and Administration to the Regional Council and Regional Executive on a regular basis. (As often as needed or required.)

Powers: 
Must refer decisions to the Division of Finance and Administration.