Board of Directors

Section 1. Establishment and Purpose

The Church of Living Christ (“the Church”) hereby establishes a governing body known as the Church Board of Directors (“the Board”). The Board shall serve as the principal oversight authority responsible for governance, mission alignment, fiduciary stewardship, and strategic direction of the Church and its affiliated ministries, including all satellite churches operating within the provinces of Haiti.

Section 2. Authority and Responsibilities

The Board is vested with full authority to govern the Church in accordance with its mission, bylaws, and applicable law. Its responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

1. Mission and Ministry Oversight
   
   
   • Ensuring all ministries, programs, and satellite churches operate in alignment with the doctrines, values, and vision of the Church.
     
     
   • Advancing the spiritual, educational, and community objectives of the Church.
     
     
2. Strategic Planning
   
   
   • Developing and approving long-term strategic goals, ministry expansions, and organizational initiatives.
     
     
   • Evaluating the ongoing effectiveness and sustainability of church operations.
     
     
3. Financial Oversight and Resource Stewardship
   
   
   • Reviewing and approving the annual budget.
     
     
   • Safeguarding assets, ensuring responsible management of funds, and monitoring financial practices.
     
     
   • Overseeing fundraising activities and resource development.
     
     
4. Governance and Policy Development
   
   
   • Establishing, amending, and enforcing policies necessary for effective church administration and management.
     
     
   • Ensuring compliance with legal, ethical, and denominational standards.
     
     
5. Pastoral Leadership Oversight
   
   
   • Hiring, evaluating, and, if necessary, dismissing the Pastor.
     
     
   • Providing accountability, support, and supervision to the Pastor, who is responsible for day-to-day ministry operations.
     
     

Section 3. Composition and Qualifications

1. Number of Members
   
   
   • The Board shall consist of not fewer than eleven (11) and not more than fifteen (15) voting members.
     
     
2. Qualifications
   
   
   • Members must be active Christians in good standing, demonstrating spiritual maturity, integrity, and commitment to the mission of the Church.
     
     
   • Members may be drawn from both the Haitian and the United States Christian communities.
     
     
3. Terms of Service
   
   
   • Directors shall serve a term of three (3) years, renewable once unless otherwise determined by the Board.
     
     
   • Staggered terms shall be maintained to ensure organizational continuity and stability.
     
     

Section 4. Meetings

1. Regular Meetings
   
   
   • The Board shall meet at least quarterly to conduct official business.
     
     
   • written notice shall be provided to all members at least seven (7) days in advance, unless it’s agreed upon by unanimous consent.

1. Annual Board Session
   
   
   • The Board shall convene an annual meeting for training, governance review, and reaffirmation of individual and collective responsibilities.
     
     
   • Each member shall acknowledge their duties of loyalty, care, faithfulness, and confidentiality.
     
     
2. Special Meetings
   
   
   • Special meetings may be called by the Chair, the Pastor, or a majority of the Board, provided proper notice is given.
     
     

Section 5. Officers of the Board

1. Officers
   
   
   • The Board shall elect from among its members a Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, Treasurer, or other officers as deemed necessary.
     
     
2. Duties
   
   
   • Chair: Presides over meetings, provides leadership, and ensures execution of Board decisions.
     
     
   • Vice Chair: Assists the Chair and assumes duties in the Chair’s absence.
     
     
   • Secretary: Maintains minutes, records, and official documents.
     
     
   • Treasurer: Oversees financial reporting, budgeting, and financial integrity.
     
     

Section 6. Decision-Making and Quorum

1. Quorum
   
   
   • A majority of the seated Board members constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business.
     
     
2. Voting
   
   
   • Unless otherwise stated, decisions shall be made by a simple majority vote of members present.
     
     
   • Electronic participation is permitted when necessary, provided identity and participation can be verified.
     
     

Section 7. Removal, Resignation, and Vacancies

1. Removal
   
   
   • A Board member may be removed for cause, including misconduct, incapacity, or violation of church doctrine, by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the Board.
     
     
2. Resignation
   
   
   • Members may resign at any time by providing written notice to the Chair and Secretary.
     
     
3. Vacancies
   
   
   • Any vacancy may be filled by a majority vote of the remaining Board members for the remainder of the unexpired term.
     
     

Section 8. Conflict of Interest

All Board members shall disclose any actual or potential conflicts of interest. No member shall participate in deliberations or decisions where such a conflict exists. The Board shall maintain a written conflict-of-interest policy consistent with nonprofit governance standards.

Section 9. Confidentiality

Board members shall maintain the confidentiality of all sensitive, personal, or strategic information obtained through their service, except where disclosure is required by law.