Administrative Leadership Team

611 Purpose

The Administrative Leadership Team oversees the financial operations of the US National Conference and the operation of the UB Headquarters building.

612 Personnel

1. Members

The Administrative Leadership Team consists of:

a. The chairperson appointed by the Executive Leadership Team.

b. The US bishop.

c. Up to eight additional members appointed by the Executive Leadership Team. One of these members may come from outside the denomination.

d. The Finance director as an advisory member.

2. Lay/Clergy Ratio

The voting members of the Administrative Leadership Team shall include at least 40% laypersons and 40% clergy.

613 Administrative Leadership Team Officers

The Administrative Leadership Team shall elect an assistant chairperson and recording secretary at its first meeting following its ap-pointment. These officers shall hold office until their successors are elected. All officers shall be United Brethren members.

614 Meetings

The Administrative Leadership Team shall meet at least annually. Special meetings shall be called by the chairperson. A majority of the members shall constitute a quorum.

615 Executive Committee

The executive committee shall consist of the officers and the US bishop. This committee shall meet at the call of the chairperson. A majority of its members shall constitute a quorum.

616 Duties and Powers

1. The Administrative Leadership Team shall be responsible for the direction, policies, administration, and general management of US National Conference financial operations--the pension and ministerial aid programs, insurance, investments, etc.

2. The Administrative Leadership Team shall be responsible for all matters pertaining to the UB Headquarters Building--staff, payroll, equipment, maintenance, etc.

3. The Administrative Leadership Team shall report to the meetings of the US National Conference and the Executive Leadership Team.

4. The Administrative Leadership Team may establish ministry teams to work in specific areas.

617 Vacancies

The Executive Leadership Team will fill vacancies on the Administrative Leadership Team. The Administrative Leadership Team may suggest persons to be considered for appointment by the Executive Leadership Team.