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Ellicott Baptist Church                          Page 29

 

 

 

     G.  Deacons shall be elected at the annual business meeting.   First-term Deacons shall serve for a period of one year and may be re-elected for consecutive three-year terms.

 

     H.  No one shall be considered for, nor serve as Deacon, who is not in accordance with the Articles of Faith of this Church.

 

     I.  The Deacons shall meet at least once each quarter or when needed.

 

     J.  A three-fourths majority of members present and voting shall be necessary for the calling of a Deacon.

 

SECTION 4:  CHURCH TREASURER

 

     This position shall be by election, by the church, out of the Deacons, for the period of one year.  The treasurer shall receive and count all money and offerings of the church and make sure an accurate record is kept.  The treasurer shall see that deposits are made, bills are paid, quarterly financial reports are given and will sign the checks.  An assistant treasurer shall be elected to assist the treasurer and take over his duties temporarily during his absence.

 

SECTION 5:  CHURCH CLERK

 

     The clerk shall keep an accurate record of the proceedings of the church at all business meetings, keep a complete registry of membership, issue letters of dismissal, and write for the letters of new members coming into the church.  The clerk shall conduct all official correspondence and preserve all documents, papers and letters coming into his hands during his term of office, delivering the same and all records kept by him to his successor.  The clerk shall have an assistant to help and take over upon the clerk's absence.  The office of clerk and assistant clerk shall be elected at the annual business meeting by a majority vote.