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Building and grounds Committee
Principal function: To assist the church in the care of all properties and buildings; to study and
recommend the use of space and furnishings as it relates to church programs and activities; to
study the need and recommend acquiring property and creating space; and to administer the work
assigned to it. 
Relationships and Responsibilities
With Councils 
1. Chairperson serves as ex officio member of the Church council 
With Committees 
1. Present an annual budget proposal to the finance committee for financial resources
needed in order to accomplish assigned work. 
2. Recommend to the finance committee the employment, training and supervision needs of
maintenance personnel. 
3. Work with the missions committee to recommend acquisition and to maintain property 
and space for mission purposes 
4. Work with the Long Range committee (or Church Council if it performs that function) in
determining the future property and space needs of the church. 
5. Assist other church committees in responsibilities which may relate to the assigned work
of the building and grounds committee. 
6. Submit to the finance and stewardship committee (the church having given approval)
recommendations for additional space and property. 
With Church Officers 
1. Committee chairperson informs moderator of reports to be made in the business meeting.
2. Committee chairperson gives church secretary a copy of any report made during church 
business meeting for permanent record in the minutes of the church. 
3. Committee chairperson submits to church treasurer purchase order to request finance for
budget items. 
With Church program Organization directors: 
1. Conduct with each director an annual evaluation of space allocations to determine areas
needing adjustment and enlargement. 
2. Recommend to directors space rearrangement to secure maximum use for education, 
special activities and worship. 
3. Recommend to directors policies regarding use of space, equipment, and properties. 
4. Assist directors in recommending and maintaining proper and adequate furnishings for 
programs and activities.