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PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 Purpose
1.2 Congregation
PART 2 - ORGANIZATION
2.1 THE CHURCH BOARD
2.1.1 Membership
2.1.2 Duties
2.1.3 Nomination
2.1.4 Election
2.1.5 Term of Office
2.1.6 Meetings
2.1.7 Expenditures
2.1.8 Change of Policy
2.2 THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD
2.2.1 Membership
2.2.2 Election
2.2.3 Term of Office
2.2.4 Duties
2.2.4.1 Chairpersons
2.2.4.2 Secretary
2.2.4.3 Treasurer
2.2.4.4 United Church Women (U.C.W.) Representative
2.2.5 Meetings
2.2.6 Reporting
2.2.7 Authority
2.3 STANDING COMMITTEES
2.3.1 General
2.3.2 Responsibilities
2.3.3 Membership
2.3.4 Meetings
2.3.5 Budget
2.3.6 Duties
2.3.6.1 Christian Nurture and Development
2.3.6.2 Congregational Life
2.3.6.3 Ministry and Personnel
2.3.6.4 Nominating
2.3.6.5 Outreach and Social Action
2.3.6.6 Property
2.3.6.7 Stewardship
2.3.6.8 Worship
2.4 THE TRUSTEE BOARD
2.4.1 Membership
2.4.2 Duties, Authority, and Accountability
2.4.3 Meetings
2.4.4 Budget
PART 3 - PRESBYTERY AND CONFERENCE DELEGATES
3.1 Membership
3.2 Duties
3.3 Delegates to the Annual Meeting of the Bay of Quinte Conference
PART 4 - AMENDMENTS
4.1 Amendments to the Constitution
1.1 Purpose
Wall Street United Church is called to nurture its people for and in the
Christian life, through education, prayer, study, worship and the sacraments;
and, to witness in the community and beyond through Christian expressions of
love, service, and testimony to the Good News of the salvation and forgiveness
in and through Jesus Christ.
1.2 Congregation
(i) The government of the Congregation of Wall Street United Church shall be
carried out in accordance with the intent of The Manual: 2001 of the United Church of
Canada, hereafter referred to as The Manual: 2001, under the jurisdiction of the Bay
of Quinte Conference, and the Kingston Presbytery.
(ii) The Congregation shall hold two Annual Congregational Meetings in the year.
(a) An Annual Fiscal Meeting of the Congregation in January or February
to deal with financial matters and budgets for the coming year.
(b) An Annual Spring Meeting of the Congregation in May or June to elect
the Officers of the Board, Board Members, and the Chairpersons of the Standing
Committees and the Trustee Board; to receive reports from the Standing
Committees, the Trustee Board, and other Groups; and normally deal with any
non-financial matter which may be brought before the meeting.
1.3 The Church Board
(i) The duties powers and functions of each of the Official Board,
Session and Committee of Stewards of Wall Street United Church shall be carried
out and performed by a single Board called "The Church Board".
(ii) The primary objective of all committees and organizations of the
administrative structure, is to promote each member's growth in understanding
of the Christian Way and the many facets of the Church's work.
2.1 THE CHURCH BOARD
2.1.1 Membership
The Church Board shall consist of the Chairperson, the Immediate Past
Chairperson, a Vice Chairperson, Treasurer, Secretary, the Ministers, and a number of members of the Congregation numbering at least 10% of the members on roll at the end of the previous year. All Board Members
are Elders, and shall be on the active roll of Wall Street United Church.
2.1.2 Duties
(i) Elders shall be responsible for assisting with Communion when requested and
able, attending the two meetings of the Congregation, the meetings of the
Board, and taking part in at least one other area of Church Ministry.
(ii) Elders and others who have volunteered to visit, shall receive training
for their specified responsibilities.
(iii) The Visitors shall make regular visits, the content and extent of which
will be determined by the Congregational Life Committee, and the Visitors shall
account for the visits to this same Committee.
2.1.3 Nomination
Nominations shall be made by:
(i) The Nominating Committee.
(ii) Members of the Board, at the meeting of the Board which precedes the
Annual Spring Meeting of the Congregation at which the members are to be
elected.
(iii) Members of the Congregation at the said meeting.
All persons must have previously consented to their nomination.
2.1.4 Election
Board Members shall be elected by a simple majority of those present at the
Annual Spring Meeting of the Congregation, or at a special General Meeting of
the Congregation.
2.1.5 Term of Office
(i) The term of office for Elders shall be one year, renewable upon the
recommendation of the Nominating Committee.
(ii) Any Elder may resign from the Board by presenting a letter of resignation
to the Board.
(iii) The Board, normally on the recommendation of the Executive Committee, may
request the resignation of a Board Member, or non-Board Committee member, who
consistently fails to attend Board or Committee meetings, or fails to carry out
assigned duties.
(iv) The Congregation may remove any Elder from Office at the Annual Spring
Meeting of the Congregation, or a Special General Meeting of the Congregation.
(v) In case of a resignation or removal of an Elder for any reason, the
unexpired portion of the term may be served by a replacement appointed by the
Board, on recommendation of the Nominating Committee.
2.1.6 Meetings
(i) Chairperson: The Chairperson of the Board shall also be the Chairperson of
the Executive Committee of the Board, and shall normally chair meetings of the
Congregation.
(ii) The Board shall meet on a regular basis at the call of the Chair.
Additional meetings may be upon written request by ten or more members of the
Congregation.
(iii) Notice of Meeting: For special meetings of the Board, notification shall
be given on two consecutive Sundays.
(iv) Participants right to vote: Non-Board members and adherents may attend,
and upon recognition by the Chair, may speak, but not vote at meetings of the
Board.
(v) Reporting:
(a) At each meeting of the Board, the Chairperson, or a designate, shall
present the recommendations and actions taken by the Executive Committee since
the previous Board meeting for information and/or ratification.
(b) At each meeting of the Board, the Chairperson of each Standing
Committee and the Trustee Board, or a designate, shall give a brief report,
preferably written, of the activities of the Committee since the last Board
Meeting.
(vi) Quorum: The quorum for any meeting of the Board shall consist of the
Chairperson of the Board, or a designate, at least one Minister, and at least
one third of the total Board Membership.
2.1.7 Expenditures
(i) Upon approval of the Annual Budget by the Board and Congregation, and
provided the funds are
available, the Board, each Standing Committee and the Trustee Board, shall have
the authority to spend the portion of the budget allotted to its work. If it
appears part way through the year, that the budget allotments will not be
sufficient, notice shall be given to the Executive Committee for appropriate
action as detailed below.
(ii) On a bimonthly basis, the Executive Committee shall determine the
availability of funds based on data furnished by the Treasurer and the Fiscal
Advisory Committee. If during the year, projected operating expenditures
exceed projected operating revenues, the Executive Committee shall direct that
additional fund-raising be performed, and/or use the provisions of Section
2.1.7 (iv), to minimize the monies borrowed for the operation of the Church.
This action shall be subject to the priorities specified in The Manual 2001, Section
166 (b).
(iii) The Executive Committee has the authority, under special circumstances,
to approve expenditures to the amount of $2000 (two thousand dollars) over
budget.
(iv) On behalf of the Board, the Executive Committee may reallocate funds,
excluding Mission and Service Funds, within the total amount of the budget.
The notice of the proposed reallocation must be given to each member of the
Executive Committee one week in advance of the meeting at which the proposed
reallocation is to be made. The reallocation must be approved by a two~thirds
(2/3) majority of the members of the Executive Committee at the meeting. Such
decisions are to be ratified at the next meeting of the Board.
(v) Requisition forms shall be completed before payment is made by the
Treasurer.
2.1.8 Change of Policy
(i) Request for a change or clarification of policy shall be submitted, in
writing, to the Chairperson of the Board, two weeks before the regular meeting
of the Board, in order that such requests may be included on the agenda and, if
necessary, advance notice given to the members.
(ii) Any resolution or motion for a change in policy shall be accompanied by a
report detailing the circumstances.
2.2 THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD
2.2.1 Membership
The Executive Committee of the Board, hereafter referred to as the Executive,
shall consist of the Chairperson, Immediate Past Chairperson, Vice Chairperson,
Secretary and Treasurer of the Board, the Ministers, the Chairpersons of the
Standing Committees and the Trustee Board, and a representative from the United
Church Women (U.C.W.). When deemed appropriate, a representative of the Youth
or any other Group may, on recommendation of the Nominating Committee, be
appointed to the Executive.
2.2.2 Election
The Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, Secretary and Treasurer of the Board, and
the Chairpersons of the Standing Committees and the Trustee Board, shall be
elected at the Annual Spring Meeting of the Congregation.
2.2.3 Term of Office
(i) The term of office for the Chairperson and the Vice Chairperson shall be
for a period of not more than two years each.
(ii) The term of office for a Standing Committee or Trustee Board Chairperson
shall be for a period of not more than three years.
(iii) The term of office for the Secretary and the Treasurer shall be for a
period of not more than five years.
(iv) Notwithstanding the term of office herein set forth, each member of the
Executive shall be deemed to be in office until a successor is elected or
appointed.
2.2.4 Duties
(i) Monitor the worK of the Standing Committees, and any special Committees of
the Board.
(ii) Present recommendations to the Board.
(iii) Be responsible for the appointment of all signing officers for all bank
accounts pertaining to the Committees of the Board.
(iv) Make those decisions that are within its authority, and that are necessary
for the smooth functioning of Wall Street United Church.
2.2.4.1 Chairpersons
(i) The Chairperson of the Board shall prepare the agenda for the Executive
Meetings and the Board Meetings, and with Members of the Executive, shall
encourage the Standing Committees and the Trustee Board to fulfil their
respective responsibilities.
(ii) The Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, Secretary and Treasurer of the Board,
and the Standing Committee and the,Trustee Board Chairpersons, or their
designates, shall be Lay Members of the Board of Wall Street United Church.
(ie. not of the Order of Ministry)
2.2.4.2 Secretary
(i) Record minutes of the Board and Executive meetings, as well as those of
Meetings of the Congregation.
(ii) Conduct correspondence as required.
(iii) Send notices of the Executive meetings, agenda, and notices of motions,
as may be required, to the members of the Executive.
(lv) Carry out other duties as directed by the Chairperson.
(v) Maintain supervision of Church Minutes and Records, in cooperation with the
Church Office Secretary/Manager.
2.2.4.3 Treasurer
(i) The Treasurer shall be the Chairperson of the Fiscal Advisory Committee,
and shall be the signing officer of the Operating and the Building Reserve Fund
Accounts of the Church. The Fiscal Advisory Committee shall report to the
Executive.
(ii) Will be responsible to furnish a current financial statement to the
Executive and the Board at their regular and special meetings, and to the
Congregation at the Annual Fiscal Meeting of the Congregation.
(iii) Will be responsible for the accounting of the Operating and the Building
Reserve funds of the Church.
(iv) The Treasurer, with the assistance of the Fiscal Advisory Committee, shall
correlate budget data submitted by the Standing Committees and the Trustee
Board, and prepare a draft of the budget for the Executive, and shall be
responsible for presenting the budget to the Board, and to the Congregation at
the Annual Fiscal Meeting of the Congregation. (The Treasurer and the Fiscal
Advisory Committee shall co-ordinate with the Executive, the Trustee Board, and
the Standing Committees, to ensure that best efforts are made to balance
operating expenses with operating revenues, so that the budget presented to the
Congregation does not contain an operating deficit.)
(v) Make recommendations to the Executive respecting reallocation of funds if
necessary.
(vi) Report to the Executive when it appears that any portion of the total
budget will be exceeded.
(vii) The Treasurer shall have the power to borrow funds on behalf of the
Church, only with the approval of the Executive. (See also Section 2.1.7, re:
Expenditures)
2.2.4.4 United Church Women (U.C.W.) Representative
(i) The U.C.W. Representative shall be an appointed delegate from the U.C.W.
(ii) The duties shall be those as outlined in the U.C.W. Constitution, and
further, to bring to the Executive, and the Board, any matters which the U.C.W.
feel warrant consideration, action, or approval.
2.2.5 Meetings
(i) The Executive shall meet every two months, excepting the months of July and
August.
(ii) Additional meetings of the Executive may be called by the Chairperson as
required, or upon the request of a majority of the members of the Executive.
2.2.6 Reporting
At each meeting of the Executive, the Chairperson, or a designate, of each
Standing Committee and the Trustee Board, shall give a brief report, preferably
written, of the activities of the Committee since the last Executive Meeting.
2.2.7 Authority
The Executive shall have the authority to initiate and act upon all matters
other than those which only the Board or the Congregation can approve, as
outlined in theManual 2001.
2.3 STANDING COMMITTEES
2.3.1 General
The routine work of the Board shall be carried out by the following Standing
Committees:
2.3.3 Membership
(i) With the exception of the Nominating Committee, an Elder may serve on only
one Standing Committee.
(ii) Chairpersons, or their designates, shall be Members of the Board.
(iii) A Standing Committee, upon recommendations of the Nominating Committee,
may call upon and include in its membership, non-board members and adherents
who have specialized knowledge, experience or interest. Such appointments
shall be reviewed annually by the Nominating Committee.
2.3.4 Meetings
(i) The Standing Committees shall meet at times determined by their members, or
at the call of the respective Chairperson, the Executive, or the Board.
(ii) The Standing Committees are to advise the Church Office Secretary/Manager
of the date, time and place of each meeting in time for a notice to be
published prior to the meeting date.
2.3.5 Budget
Standing Committees shall submit a written statement of proposed expenditures
and/or revenues for the coming year to the Fiscal Advisory Committee, by a date
set by the said Committee.
2.3.6 Duties
2.3.6.1 Christian Nurture and Development
(i) Sections 230 to 242 of The Manual: 2001 of the United Church of Canada.
(ii) Assess the needs of the Congregation for Christian Nurture and Development.
(iii) Study and select programs and curriculum resources.
(iv) Exercise oversight of the total Christian Nurture programs for the
Congregation.
(v) Recruit, appoint and install all Superintendents, and monitor same for all
Officers, Teachers and Leaders, and provide for their training and Christian
Development.
(vi) Administer the Church Library.
2.3.6.2 Congregational Life
(i) Prepare the budget for the general administration of supplies such as
certificates, calendars, printing, stationery, paper, etc.
(ii) Be responsible for the preparation/compiling and distribution of the Wall
Street United Church Journal, the Annual Reports, and any other publications
or mass mailings as required.
(iii) Oversee the bulletin boards of the Church, working with the Church Office
Secretary/Manager.
(iv) Foster and promote Christian goodwill, fellowship and friendship in the
Congregation, by activities such as coffee hour, welcoming new members,
Congregational picnics, social functions, dinners, Anniversary events, etc.
(v) Send cards to Church members when they are sick, have a death in the
family, or on special occasions as the Committee deems appropriate.
(vi) Oversee the delivery of flowers after Sunday services.
(vii) In co-operation with the Roll Clerk, who shall at all times be a member
of the Congregational Life Committee, maintain the roll of members, and conduct
an annual review of the roll in accordance with The Manual: 2001, Section 15,
recommending to the Executive and the Board, the removal of inactive members
after all reasonable attempts have been made to re-activate those members being
recommended for removal.
(viii) Maintain an up to date list of adherents.
(ix) Create parameters for, and oversee a systematic visitation process for the
Congregation, based on priorities set forth by the Ministers, the Executive or
the Board. Lay Visitors shall then use the system to set up a visitation
schedule.
(x) Encourage prospective members and adherents to become members of the Church
through baptism, profession of faith, transfer of membership and re-affirmation
of faith.
(xi) Approve candidates for baptism.
(xii) Prepare candidates and/or sponsors for baptism.
(xiii) Review and supervise the maintenance of the Household Directory, working
with the Church Office Secretary/Manager.
(xiv) Co-ordinate hospital and home visits through the Minister of Visitation,
and the Pastoral Care Team.
(xv) Plan and implement a program of initial visits to new members or families
in the Congregation.
2.3.6.3 Ministry and Personnel
(i) The Committee shall consist of a Chairperson, and at least one
representative for each member of the Church Staff. The Committee members to
be selected by the Nominating Committee from the Congregation at large, and
recommended to the Executive for appointment.
(ii) Section 244 of The Manual: 2001.
(iii) Oversee the workload and inter-relationship of the Ministers, Organist,
Clerical, Maintenance and other Staff members.
(iv) Employ and dismiss all non-Ministerial staff, with the approval of the
Executive.
(v) Be responsible for salary arrangements and consideration of all fringe
benefits (ie. pension, sick leave, etc.) related to the welfare and well-being
of all staff members.
(vi) Review and establish annually the fee and/or gratuities for the Ministers,
Organist, Office Secretary/Manager and Custodian, for weddings, and present any
changes to the Executive prior to the Annual Fiscal Meeting of the
Congregation, for inclusion in the Fee Schedule for use of the Church
facilities.
(vii) Review and establish annually the overtime pay rate for the Custodians,
and present any changes to the Property Committee prior to the Annual Fiscal
Meeting of the Congregation, for inclusion in the Fee Schedule for use of the
Church facilities. (NB. Figures from (vi) & (vii) above will be forwarded to
the Church Office Secretary/Manager for use in day-to-day operations/rentals)
2.3.6.4 Nominating
(i) The Chairperson shall be the Immediate Past-Chairperson of the Board.
(ii) The Nominating Committee may call upon any member of the Congregation to
serve as a member of the said Committee.
(iii) At least one Minister shall be in attendance at all meetings of the
Committee.
(iv) The Committee shall nominate at the Annual Spring Meeting of the
Congregation in May or June, the Officers of the Board, the Chairpersons of the
Standing Committees and the Trustee Board, and members of the Congregation to
be elected to the Board.
(v) The Committee shall nominate at the Annual Spring Meeting of the
Congregation in May or June, persons to serve as Auditors, Representatives and
Alternates to Presbytery, and Representatives to Community Associations and
Institutions.
(vi) The Committee may nominate candidates to fill vacancies as they occur, in
any of the positions outlined above.
(vii) Ensure that youth, men and women from all age ranges are well represented
on the Board, Standing Committees, the Trustee Board, and any other positions.
(viii) Maintain a list of all elections and appointments to the Board,
Executive, Standing Committees, and the Trustee Board, and other appointments
including dates of election or appointment, and years of service.
(ix) Recommend to the Executive all Board, and non-Board Members, for
appointment to Committees.
(x) Utilize information from the People Bank.
(xi) Educate new Board/Committee members as to policy and procedures in the
Church, and at meetings.
(xii) Maintain a job description for all volunteers.
2.3.6.5 Outreach and Social Action
(i) Establish services and programs of social outreach to care for God's people
in the Congregation, the Community, and the World.
(ii) Work in co-operation with, and/or support, community agencies or groups to
improve the well being of persons and society.
(iii) Study issues of justice and human rights etc., and involve the
Congregation in related social action.
(iv) Be responsible for promoting and accounting of the Mission and Service
Fund, World Development and Relief Fund, and any other special related funds.
(v) Educate the Congregation in Missions (ie. the work of the M&S and WDRF).
(vi) Encourage the Congregation in its responsibility for the World Mission of
the Church.
(vii) Be responsible for the accounting of the Benevolent Fund in consultation
with the Ministers.
(viii) Share in the administration of the Clothing Depot, in conjunction with
the U.C.W.
(ix) Administer Wall Street United Church's share of the "Harvest Sharing Food
Depot" duties.
2.3.6.6 Property
(i) Maintain all lands, buildings, contents and equipment.
(ii) Make recommendations to the Executive regarding any proposed purchases,
disposal or changes to Church property, furnishings, or equipment.
(iii) Obtain maintenance service contracts as required, and have the Trustee
Board affix their Official Signature to the contracts.
(iv) Set the requirements, terms and conditions for outside contractors
performing work for Wall Street United Church.
(v) Scrutinize and engage outside contractors as required, to perform work for
Wall Street United Church. The Official Signature of the Trustee Board is to
be affixed to the written contract prior to commencement of work.
(vi) Supervise and set policy for room allocations according to program needs
and fire regulations for all groups and organizations using the Church
facilities.
(vii) Consider any special written requests, at the next regular meeting of the
Committee, for the use of Church facilities by any group or organization.
(viii) Review annually, prior to the Annual Fiscal Meeting of the Congregation,
and revise as necessary, the room rental fees and custodial requirements for
all groups and organizations using the Church facilities.
(ix) Supervise the building Custodians.
(x) Oversee the audio/visual Co-ordinator, who shall be responsible for
teaching operators, requisitioning repairs and servicing equipment, setting
policy for the use of, and the booking of, equipment for specific use(s).
(Actual booking will be done by the Church Office Secretary/Manager)
2.3.6.7 Stewardship
(i) Supervise the receiving, recording and depositing to the bank, of all
Offerings, contributions, and payments for the Operating, the Building Reserve,
and Mission & Service Fund Accounts, and any other monies as may be so
designated.
(ii) Maintain the numbered envelope system, Pre-Authorized Remittance,
Visitor's envelopes, and other methods to facilitate contributions.
(iii) Supervise/assist the Treasurer and the Fiscal Advisory Committee in the
preparation of the Annual Budget.
(iv) Through the Treasurer, insure that accurate records are maintained of
receipts and expenditures, and that the accounts payable are paid from the
appropriate general funds.
(v) Through an Envelope Steward, maintain status of the Charitable Gifts
Registration, and issue Official receipts for general contributions.
(vi) Be responsible for education in Stewardship.
(vii) Organize/oversee commitment projects (ie. time, talent, and money).
(viii) Initiate and be responsible for, the financial, service, and talent
commitment programs through liaison with Congregational Visitors.
(ix) Maintain a"People Bank" of commitments of time and talent, for use by the
Committees and the Congregation in recruiting volunteers and leaders.
2.3.6.8 Worship
(i) Be responsible for Pulpit Supply. (Guest speakers)
(ii) Consider and make recommendations for any changes in the order of Worship.
(iii) Arrange for special Services and Sacraments.
(iv) Be supportive of Ministers, and oversee all others taking part in
leadership of Worship.
(v) Arrange for music for all Worship Services.
(vi) Be responsible for the Choir(s) and their needs, and maintain liaison
through representation by an appointed member of the Choir(s) to serve on the
Worship Committee.
(vii) Be creative in Worship Services, and provide an educational base for
Worship.
(viii) Arrange for the Greeting and Ushering at all Worship Services, including
special or extra Services at Christmas, Easter, etc. These responsibilities
are to be fulfilled by a member(s) of the Worship Committee.
2.4 THE TRUSTEE BOARD
2.4.1 Membership
(i) The membership of this Board shall be no fewer than three, and no more than
fifteen, elected in accordance with The Manual: 2001, Section 256.
(ii) At least one of the Ministers shall be in attendance at all meetings.
(iii) With the exception of the Trustee Board, and the Nominating Committee, an
Elder may serve on only one Standing Committee.
(iv) The Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, or their designates, shall be Members
of the Board.
(v) The Trustee Board, upon recommendations of the Nominating Committee, may
call upon, and include in its membership, non-Board members and adherents who
have specialized knowledge, experience, or interest. Such appointments shall
be reviewed annually by the Nominating Committee.
2.4.2 Duties, Authority, and Accountability
(i) The Trustee Board shall choose special long range objectives and definite
annual objectives.
(ii) The Trustee Board shall keep accurate, concise minutes of meetings
(The Manual: 2001 Section 90 and 262), and a full record of its membership.
(iii) The duties shall be those as outlined in The Manual 2001, Sections 259 through
272, including all legal matters, insurance requirements, trust funds, holding
of property, authority and accountability of the Committee.
(iv) Maintain historical records and archives.
(v) Administer and oversee the Memorial Fund through a Memorial Fund
sub-Committee of the Trustee Board, which shall have at least one Trustee as a
member of that Committee.
(vi) The Chairperson, or designated Trustee, shall be the Official Signing
Officer of all legal documents.
2.4.3 Meetings
(i) The Trustee Board shall meet at times determined by its members, or at the
call of the Chairperson.
(ii) The Trustee Board is to advise the Church Office Secretary/Manager of the
date, time and place of each meeting in time for a notice to be published prior
to the meeting date.
2.4.4 Budget
The Trustee Board shall submit a written statement of proposed expenditures
and/or revenues for the coming year, to the Fiscal Advisory Committee, by a
date set by said Committee.
3.1 Membership
The Presbytery Delegates shall consist of the delegates elected by the
Congregation, the Ministers, and any other members of the Congregation serving
on Presbytery or Conference Committees.
3.2 Duties
(i) Inform the Board and the Congregation of the work of Presbytery and
Conference.
(ii) Encourage the Executive, the Board, and the Congregation, to examine in
depth issues before the National Church.
3.3 Delegates to the Annual Meeting of the Bay of Quinte Conference
It shall be the duty of the Board of Wall Street United Church at its first
meeting of the calendar year, to choose a delegate(s), and an alternate(s),
according to Presbytery allotment, and forward these names to Kingston
Presbytery to be registered as the Lay Delegate(s) to Conference from Wall
Street United Church.
4.1 Amendments to the Constitution
(i) No amendment shall be made to the Constitution except by resolution of the
Board passed by a two-thirds (2/3) majority vote of the members of the Board
present. The motion, in writing, shall be sent to every member of the Board at
least seven days in advance of the meeting at which the motion is to be made.
(ii) Amendments to the Constitution shall then be ratified by a majority vote
of the Congregation present at the next Annual Meeting of the Congregation, or
at a General Meeting of the Congregation called for that purpose.
(iii) Notwithstanding anything herein written, no amendment to the Constitution
shall take effect unless the amendment, and the manner of its making, shall be
in keeping with the intent of theManual 2001 of the United Church of Canada.
(iv) The Executive shall make provision for a review of the Constitution once
in every three years.
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