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By-Laws of Central Christian Church

(Disciples of Christ)

In Murfreesboro TN.

Membership

1.1) A participating member is one who exercises a continuing interest in the fellowship of the congregation in one or more of the following ways: attendance, giving, activity, and spiritual concern for the congregation.

1.2) An associate membership will be accorded to persons who expect short tenures in the community or other circumstances deemed appropriate by the Elders.

1.3) In the event of unusual circumstances, the Elders will determine the appropriate process for the receiving of a person into membership.

1.4) Resignation, termination, suspension, or transfer of membership is at the request of the individual.

1.5) A complete record of membership will be compiled by the Ministry of Membership with assistance from the Pastor, Elders, and Church Office.

1.6) Any person who cannot be included as a participating or associate member shall be placed on a non - participating membership roll. Prayer and loving concern shall be expressed for these members in hope that they will return to active membership in the life of our church.

1.7) Any member of the congregation may attend any church committee meeting with the exception of the Personnel and Pastoral Search Committee meetings.

2. Officers

2.1) The Moderator shall preside at all regular and special meetings of the Congregation and General Board. The Moderator shall refer business presented before the General Board to the appropriate Ministry or committee. The Moderator may appoint special committees to consider items of business not covered by standing committees or Ministries. These ad hoc committees will need to be renewed annually to continue their assignments. The Moderator shall serve as chairperson of the Executive Committee and as ex-officio member of all church Ministries and committees. Vacancies in any church office may be filled for the unexpired term by nomination by the Moderator and subsequent General Board approval or positions may be left unfilled with General Board approval. This is not the responsibility of the Nominating Committee.

2.2) When the office of Pastor becomes vacant, the Moderator of the General Board shall contact the Regional Minister to discuss the process for calling a pastor.

2.3) The Vice Moderator shall fulfill the duties of the Moderator in his or her absence.

2.4) The Secretary shall take the minutes of all regular and special meetings of the General Board. The copies of the minutes shall be available for review at least one week prior to the next regular General Board meeting and accessible in the church office or in the back of the sanctuary in a specified location. The secretary shall keep a current record of all officers of the General Board, including attendance, and shall be prepared to call roll upon request.

2.5) The Vice Secretary shall fulfill the duties of the Secretary in his or her absence.

2.6) The Financial Secretary shall supervise the receiving and recording of all funds and shall deposit them in the proper accounts. The Financial Secretary shall report to the General Board at each meeting in written form.

2.7) The Vice Financial Secretary will assist the Financial Secretary in all aspects of his or her responsibilities and be available to report to the General Board in the event of the absence of the Financial Secretary.

2.8) The Treasurer shall disburse all funds for the operation of the church according to the authority delegated by the General Board. This officer shall report at regular Board meetings the disbursement of these funds in written form. The Treasurer shall also prepare the books for audit each year.