ARTICLE I

Any member may, upon request to a board member or officer, obtain a copy of the Constitution and Bylaws.

ARTICLE II

SECTION 1. Money

All money collected by or for the Church shall be counted by at least two members, one being the Treasurer and the other being the Assistant Treasurer, before leaving the Church premises. In the absence of either the Treasurer or Assistant Treasurer, some other member shall assist in counting the cash money. In the absence of both the Treasurer and Assistant Treasurer, then any two Deacons or Trustees shall perform said duty.

SECTION 2. Expenditure Limitation

The expenditure of more than one thousand dollars ($1,000) by voucher shall not be authorized, except in emergency situations, without the prior approval of the Church Body.

SECTION 3. Checks

The Church Treasurer shall have no authority at any time to sign "blank" checks. The date paid, to whom paid, the amount to be paid, and for what being paid must be written on the check before the Treasurer signs the check.

SECTION 4. Purchasing Responsibility

It shall be the responsibility of Department Heads to approve or disapprove the requested purchases for their departments. Any member needing materials or items for church use shall first make their request known to their respective department head for approval. Requested items to be purchased as needed for the Church not covered in this section shall be submitted to the Chairman of the Board of Trustees or the Chairman of the Finance Committee for approval. The signature of the Department Head, or Chairman of the Board of Trustees, or Chairman of the Finance Committee must be on all vouchers submitted to the Treasurer for payment.

ARTICLE III

SECTION 1.  Voting Procedures For Calling New Pastor

Voting for a new Pastor shall be by secret ballot.  The Pulpit Committee shall prepared the ballots to be used and check the active membership list to insure that only active members at least eighteen (18) years old cast votes.  Those desiring to cast an absentee vote may do so if for a good reason they are unable to attend the meeting when an election for a new Pastor is to be held.  The Pulpit Committee shall determine the procedure for issuing all ballots and for insuring the secrecy of the votes cast.

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