POLITY - continued

The work of The United Church of Los Alamos is done through its various elected Boards and Standing Committees. The functions of each board and committee are detailed in the by-laws of the congregation. Each board submits budget requests and then, upon approval by the congregation, supervises the funds allocated for its use. While each board is autonomous in discharging its responsibilities, the oversight and final authority of the Executive Board and Congregation are always in place.

The Executive Board is the administrative board of the church. It is composed of the elected officers of the congregation (President, Vice-President, Past-President, Secretary and Treasurer), a member from each church board, three at-large members, and the pastors. Its function is to oversee and co-ordinate the total program and mission of the church. The Board of Elders is responsible for the spiritual life of the church and its members, including worship and the administration of the sacraments. It is also responsible for care of the needy and gives approval for any new church organization within the congregation.

The Board of Christian Education is responsible for all the educational activities of the church, children, youth and adults. The Evangelism and Membership Board is responsible for extending the gospel into the community and overseeing the reception and assimilation of new members. The Finance Board has custody of all the funds of the church. It administers the stewardship program of the church and prepares the annual budget for approval by the congregation.