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ARTICLE 5

District Board

5.1 Purpose and Function. The District Board, hereinafter referred to as the Board,
shall manage and administer the work of the District as authorized by District Conference. The
Board is the legal agent of the District and shall be empowered to act on behalf of the District
Conference ad interim except for those actions specifically reserved for District Conference as set
forth in the bylaws.

The Board shall:

(1) Fulfill the directives of the District Conference.

(2) Provide an annual written report to District Conference.

(3) Coordinate and supervise the work of the Commissions.

(4) Seek ways to assist member congregations to help them meet their needs and to
fulfill their mission.

(5) Project long-range planning, set goals, and initiate new programs.

(6) Interpret, administer, and supervise the denominational program in the District.

(7) Call and direct the work of a District Executive and such other personnel as may be
authorized by the District Conference.

(8) Make all appointments for which the Board is responsible.

(9) Provide nominations of persons to serve on the District Nominating and Personnel
Committee.

(10) Fill vacancies in elective District offices occurring between District Conferences.

(11) Have responsibility for the management of all District assets including the
collection, disbursement, and borrowing of funds and the purchase and sale of all property.

(12) Prepare the District Budget for presentation to the District Conference.

(13) Select and engage the services of a professional auditor.

(14) Assign authority for the establishment of bank accounts and the signing of checks.

(15) Arrange bonding for all persons having access to District funds.

(16) Process concerns brought by person(s) or church group(s).

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