The Administrative Council is responsible for assisting the pastor in administering the fiscal policies of the parish.

Purpose:

• To advise the pastor in the finances and temporalities* of the parish.
• To develop and approve long and short term budget plans for the parish.
• To provide accountability in the management of the parish.
• To provide policies in the area of finances and temporalities.*
• To monitor monthly the income and expenses of the parish.

Guidelines:

• The administrative council functions in an advisory capacity.
• Pastor and staff will listen to advice from council before making monetary decisions of significant impact.
• Pastor has the ultimate responsibility and can reject advice of the council.
• Council functions as a team. Members have no authority to rpresent the parish or the council individually.

Skills Needed:

• Commitment to parish – demonstrated by active participation in parish functions.
• Communication skills. Ability to articulate clearly, concisely and non-defensively, and to listen carefully and respectfully to others.
• Ability to work as a team, seeking the common good.
• Willingness to participate in the planning process.

2010/2011 Roster:
Doug Whitney (Chairman)
Kenya Palmer (Business Manager)
Ingrid Lowery
Tony Lucarelli
Cathie Scott
Tom Stoffel
Father Dave Gutmann

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* Definition: “Temporality” = the worldly possessions of a church