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    public:government:bylaws [2024/11/21 10:38] – created nathanrhalepublic:government:bylaws [2024/11/21 10:49] (current) – [DMAC Bylaws] nathanrhale
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     AN ARIZONA RELIGIOUS NONPROFIT CORPORATION AN ARIZONA RELIGIOUS NONPROFIT CORPORATION
      
    -Originally Accepted by the Vestry+Originally Accepted by the Vestry:
      
     April 12, 2008 April 12, 2008
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     Revision 2:  Approved January 31, 2021 Revision 2:  Approved January 31, 2021
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    -DESERT MISSION ANGLICAN CHURCH, INC. 
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    -APPROVED BYLAWS 
      
      
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     Qualifications/Process for Covenant Membership: Qualifications/Process for Covenant Membership:
      
    -==== 4.1.1 Covenant Member Eligibility ====+=== 4.1.1 Covenant Member Eligibility ===
      
      
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    -==== 4.1.2 Becoming a Covenant Member ==== +=== 4.1.2 Becoming a Covenant Member === 
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     To become a Covenant Member of Desert Mission Anglican Church a person must: To become a Covenant Member of Desert Mission Anglican Church a person must:
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    -==== 4.1.3 Maintaining Covenant Membership in Good Standing ====+=== 4.1.3 Maintaining Covenant Membership in Good Standing ===
      
      
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    -==== 4.1.4 Removal of Covenant Membership ====+=== 4.1.4 Removal of Covenant Membership ===
      
      
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     ==== 4.5 SENIOR CLERGY (PRIEST) ==== ==== 4.5 SENIOR CLERGY (PRIEST) ====
      
    - Purpose Statement:+Purpose Statement:
      
     The Senior Clergy is the spiritual head of the church and also acts as the Corporate President (see section on Corporate Officers). He sets the vision for the church as it relates to all aspects of community life. As he attends to the leading of the Spirit for individuals in the church, he counsels, trains, and leads those who are involved in worship, governance and leadership. He sets the tone for worship in services and meetings. The Senior Clergy is the spiritual head of the church and also acts as the Corporate President (see section on Corporate Officers). He sets the vision for the church as it relates to all aspects of community life. As he attends to the leading of the Spirit for individuals in the church, he counsels, trains, and leads those who are involved in worship, governance and leadership. He sets the tone for worship in services and meetings.
      
    - Qualifications:+Qualifications:
      
     Can identify, prove, describe and/or demonstrate a call from God to lead this congregation. Can identify, prove, describe and/or demonstrate a call from God to lead this congregation.
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    - Selection/Vacancies:+Selection/Vacancies:
      
     In case of a vacancy in the Senior Clergy position, the Vestry elects, with approval from the bishop, the person who will serve as the next Senior Clergy. (The process should follow steps similar to those outlined under “Selection of Church Staff” with the exception that the bishop has final approval. This would include decisions regarding job description, compensation, benefits, etc.) In case of a vacancy in the Senior Clergy position, the Vestry elects, with approval from the bishop, the person who will serve as the next Senior Clergy. (The process should follow steps similar to those outlined under “Selection of Church Staff” with the exception that the bishop has final approval. This would include decisions regarding job description, compensation, benefits, etc.)
      
     +Review of Senior Clergy:
      
    - Review of Senior Clergy:+The Vestry and Budget Committee (or another board/committee designated for  such a purpose) work in conjunction to ensure compensation standards are being met and reviewed for the Senior Clergy on a regular basis. The Vestry completes at least one ministry evaluation for the Senior Clergy per year.
      
    - The Vestry and Budget Committee (or another board/committee designated for such a purpose) work in conjunction to ensure compensation standards are being met and reviewed for the Senior Clergy on a regular basis. The Vestry completes at least one ministry evaluation for the Senior Clergy per year. 
      
     +Discipline of Senior Clergy:
      
    - Discipline of Senior Clergy:+In cases of irreconcilable conflict regarding the Senior Clergy, the Pastoral  Liaison, under authority of the Vestry, may appeal to those designated authorities over the Senior Clergy, starting with the bishop, and ask him (them) to intervene.
      
    - In cases of irreconcilable conflict regarding the Senior Clergy, the Pastoral Liaison, under authority of the Vestry, may appeal to those designated authorities over the Senior Clergy, starting with the bishop, and ask him (them) to intervene.+Duties/Job Descriptions:
      
    - +Responsibilities would include but are not limited to the following:
    - Duties/Job Descriptions: +
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    - Responsibilities would include but are not limited to the following:+
      
     Plans and oversees the worship schedule. Plans and oversees the worship schedule.
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    -==== 5.1.1 Vestry ====+=== 5.1.1 Vestry ===
      
     Purpose Statement: Purpose Statement:
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    -==== 5.3.1 Nominating Committee ====+=== 5.3.1 Nominating Committee ===
      
     The Nominating Committee works with the Senior Clergy to help in the selection process of Vestry members to ensure a cohesive group of mature individuals who will bring different gifts and perspectives to the Vestry team. The Nominating Committee works with the Senior Clergy to help in the selection process of Vestry members to ensure a cohesive group of mature individuals who will bring different gifts and perspectives to the Vestry team.
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    -==== 5.3.2 Budget Committee ====+=== 5.3.2 Budget Committee ===
      
      
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    -6.1.1 The name of this corporation is Desert Mission Anglican Church, Inc.+=== 6.1.1 The name of this corporation is Desert Mission Anglican Church, Inc. ===
      
      
     +=== 6.1.2 The fiscal year of the church shall be a calendar year, beginning on January 1 and ending on December 31 each year. ==
      
    -6.1.2 The fiscal year of the church shall be a calendar year, beginning on January 1 and ending on December 31 each year. 
      
     +=== 6.1.3 If circumstances occur which necessitate changing corporate documents, the Vestry must approve the changes and at least two corporate officers must sign the necessary documents which facilitate the changes. ===
      
      
    -6.1.3 If circumstances occur which necessitate changing corporate documents, the Vestry must approve the changes and at least two corporate officers must sign the necessary documents which facilitate the changes. +=== 6.1.4 These bylaws may be altered or amended only in the following manner: ===
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    -6.1.4 These bylaws may be altered or amended only in the following manner:+
      
     a. The amendment(s) shall first be proposed in writing at a regular meeting of the Vestry. a. The amendment(s) shall first be proposed in writing at a regular meeting of the Vestry.
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     c. No amendment shall be valid until it has been approved at any Annual or Special Business Meeting by a majority of those Covenant Members of the church present after due notice of said meeting. c. No amendment shall be valid until it has been approved at any Annual or Special Business Meeting by a majority of those Covenant Members of the church present after due notice of said meeting.
      
    -6.1.5 The signature of all current corporate officers and written acknowledgment from the presiding bishop are necessary to dissolve the above-named corporation.+=== 6.1.5 The signature of all current corporate officers and written acknowledgment from the presiding bishop are necessary to dissolve the above-named corporation. ===
      
      
    - +==== 6.2 CORPORATE OFFICERS ====
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    -6.2 CORPORATE OFFICERS+
      
     Purpose Statement: Purpose Statement:
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    -6.2.1 Corporate President+=== 6.2.1 Corporate President ===
      
     The Senior Clergy acts as Corporate President and presides over any corporate meetings. (See “Senior Clergy” for additional information.) The Senior Clergy/Corporate President is the Chairman of the Vestry and any other established boards and is the deciding vote in case of a tie. The position of Corporate President is always and only filled by the Senior Clergy. In case of a vacancy in the position of Senior Clergy, others may fulfill duties normally handled by the Senior Clergy/Corporate President, but no other person actually fills this position. The Senior Clergy acts as Corporate President and presides over any corporate meetings. (See “Senior Clergy” for additional information.) The Senior Clergy/Corporate President is the Chairman of the Vestry and any other established boards and is the deciding vote in case of a tie. The position of Corporate President is always and only filled by the Senior Clergy. In case of a vacancy in the position of Senior Clergy, others may fulfill duties normally handled by the Senior Clergy/Corporate President, but no other person actually fills this position.
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    -6.2.2 Vice-President+=== 6.2.2 Vice-President === 
      
     The Vice President fulfills the corporate duties of the President, as authorized and directed by the Vestry, in case of a vacancy in the Senior Clergy position. The Vice President may be one of the eight active (voting) Vestry members, if chosen to serve on the Vestry through the process described for selection of the Vestry team. He/she may attend any Vestry meetings but can only vote if he/she is currently a ratified Vestry member. The Vice President fulfills the corporate duties of the President, as authorized and directed by the Vestry, in case of a vacancy in the Senior Clergy position. The Vice President may be one of the eight active (voting) Vestry members, if chosen to serve on the Vestry through the process described for selection of the Vestry team. He/she may attend any Vestry meetings but can only vote if he/she is currently a ratified Vestry member.
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    -6.2.3 Secretary+=== 6.2.3 Secretary ===
      
     The Secretary records the minutes of all meetings of the Vestry and Corporation. He/she ensures that the Annual Report is filed with the Arizona Secretary of State. He/she also maintains a copy of the official Minutes Book, which shall include the following: The Secretary records the minutes of all meetings of the Vestry and Corporation. He/she ensures that the Annual Report is filed with the Arizona Secretary of State. He/she also maintains a copy of the official Minutes Book, which shall include the following:
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     The Secretary may be one of the active (voting) Vestry members, if chosen to serve on the Vestry through the process described for selection of the Vestry team. He/she is expected to attend all Vestry/corporate meetings to record the minutes but can only vote if he/she is currently a ratified Vestry member. The Secretary may be one of the active (voting) Vestry members, if chosen to serve on the Vestry through the process described for selection of the Vestry team. He/she is expected to attend all Vestry/corporate meetings to record the minutes but can only vote if he/she is currently a ratified Vestry member.
      
    -6.2.4 Treasurer+=== 6.2.4 Treasurer ===
      
     The Treasurer is considered the Chief Financial Officer, whose duties may vary depending on the size and complexity of the church. The Treasurer shall have the support of a paid accountant provided by the church. The paid accountant shall keep a proper account of all funds consistent with accounting principles that are accurate and transparent. Normal responsibilities of the Treasurer would include oversight of the following: The Treasurer is considered the Chief Financial Officer, whose duties may vary depending on the size and complexity of the church. The Treasurer shall have the support of a paid accountant provided by the church. The paid accountant shall keep a proper account of all funds consistent with accounting principles that are accurate and transparent. Normal responsibilities of the Treasurer would include oversight of the following:
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    -6.2.5 Additional Corporate Positions+=== 6.2.5 Additional Corporate Positions ===
      
     There is provision for an Assistant Secretary, an Assistant Treasurer, and/or additional Vice Presidents as deemed necessary by the Corporate President. The selection process for these positions will be the same as the process for the above-named positions. Responsibilities for these positions will be defined by the Senior Clergy and ratified by the Vestry before appointments are made to fill these positions. There is provision for an Assistant Secretary, an Assistant Treasurer, and/or additional Vice Presidents as deemed necessary by the Corporate President. The selection process for these positions will be the same as the process for the above-named positions. Responsibilities for these positions will be defined by the Senior Clergy and ratified by the Vestry before appointments are made to fill these positions.
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    -6.3 CHURCH STAFF+==== 6.3 CHURCH STAFF ====
      
     Selection of Church Staff: Selection of Church Staff:
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    -6.4 BUSINESS MEETINGS+==== 6.4 BUSINESS MEETINGS ==== 
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     +=== 6.4.1 Annual Business Meeting ===
      
    -6.4.1 Annual Business Meeting 
      
     The Annual Business Meeting takes place at least once per calendar year as determined by the Senior Clergy and the Vestry. The Annual Business Meeting takes place at least once per calendar year as determined by the Senior Clergy and the Vestry.
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    -6.4.2 Special Business Meetings+=== 6.4.2 Special Business Meetings ===
      
     Written (i.e. in the church bulletin) or electronic announcements, as well as verbal announcements from the pulpit, will serve as notification of any special business meetings and should take place for three consecutive Sundays before the scheduled meeting, including provisions for absentee voting. Written (i.e. in the church bulletin) or electronic announcements, as well as verbal announcements from the pulpit, will serve as notification of any special business meetings and should take place for three consecutive Sundays before the scheduled meeting, including provisions for absentee voting.
      
     +==== 6.5 LIABILITY AND INDEMNIFICATION ====
      
      
    -6.5 LIABILITY AND INDEMNIFICATION+=== 6.5.1 Insurance ===
      
    -6.5.1 Insurance 
      
     The church should take reasonable measures to ensure appropriate insurance is procured for church activities to protect against any unforeseen occurrence(s). “Church activities” include, but are not limited to, business meetings, day-to-day business activities, worship services, congregational meetings and social activities, children’s classes and care, and other events and activities approved as noted in Section II (“Mission of the Church”). The church should take reasonable measures to ensure appropriate insurance is procured for church activities to protect against any unforeseen occurrence(s). “Church activities” include, but are not limited to, business meetings, day-to-day business activities, worship services, congregational meetings and social activities, children’s classes and care, and other events and activities approved as noted in Section II (“Mission of the Church”).
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    -6.5.2 Indemnification+=== 6.5.2 Indemnification ===
      
     The following people are hereinafter referred to in this section as “Church Leaders”: The following people are hereinafter referred to in this section as “Church Leaders”:
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