Screening in Faith

Sample Ministry Descriptions

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Appointment

The churchwardens appoint the Treasurer. [Diocese of Algoma Canon I-3 2(b)]

Responsibilities

The Treasurer is accountable to the churchwardens for the banking of monies received, the paying of authorized expenses, the management of funds held and the accounting of the funds of the parish.

The Treasurer advises the churchwardens with respect to changes in policy for the handling of funds.

The Treasurer is a member of the Parish Council if appointed [see Diocese of Algoma Canon J-2 4 (d)] and the Finance Committee.

Specific Duties

The Treasurer:

1. prepares a Financial Report for each Parish Council and Finance Committee meeting;

2. oversees the investments and brings investment matters to the attention of the Church Wardens for decisions;

3. under the direction of the Church Wardens, has the books audited;

4. prepares a Financial Report for the Annual General meeting;

5. assists with the preparation of the Budget;

6. prepares the Diocesan Financial Return (January) and submits it to the Incumbent’s Secretary for mailing;

7. submits the GST rebate;

8. submits the Charity Return to Revenue Canada (June);

9. maintains the financial files; and

10. does any other duties that are agreed to at a Parish Council or Finance Committee meeting.

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee’s purpose is to assist the Church Wardens with financial decisions and to communicate the financial information to the parish. The decision-making authority of the Committee is based on the Church Wardens being members of the Committee.