FACILITIES COMMITTEE

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Responsible to: Leadership Board

Membership: Three members elected by the congregation for 3-year terms (one

member elected each year). Person in third year of service is chair.

Responsibilities: Provide management and care for the church property, facilities and equipment. Provide leadership in planning for future related needs.

1.Carry out facility improvement and construction and purchase of major equipment items. (Construction and purchase actions which would effect changes in the church's program, function, or budget will require approval by the Finance Committee and, as appropriate, by the congregation.)

2.Ensure that buildings and all church properties are safe, usable, and well maintained by providing and/or overseeing needed repairs in a timely and appropriate manner.

3.Assure the congregation carries adequate fire, theft, vandalism and damage insurance.

4.Secure outside services as needed for cleaning, repairing, and other specialized tasks.

5.Assure appropriate maintenance of the landscaping, parking lot, and church grounds in general. Plan congregational work days as needed in cooperation with the custodian.

6.Purchase or delegate purchase of supplies and authorize payment by the Church Treasurer.

7.Establish guidelines and rental rates for use of church property and equipment.

8.Submit annual budget request for the work of the Committee.

Note: Facilities Committee should be familiar with the Custodian's duties and handle special needs such as repairing broken blinds and replacing outside lights or the high ones within the sanctuary. (A specific list of Custodian's duties is posted on the door of the janitorial supply closet.)

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