Board of Trustees 

The Trustees shall fulfill the requirements of the state of New Jersey, thereby constituting the legal corporation to hold property of the presbytery; advise the presbytery at all times of its responsibilities in carrying out all the provisions of the Book of Order, Chapter VIII, The Church and its Property (G-8.000-8.0701); meet at least quarterly and report all proceedings to the council and presbytery for review and action as required by civil law; and consist of six members elected by presbytery for three-year terms.  The president of the trustees will be a member of council.  The trustees shall elect from among its membership its vice president/secretary/treasurer.

Article IV Bylaws of the Presbytery of Elizabeth

The Board of Trustees shall be responsible for matters outlined in Chapter VIII “The Church and Its Property” of the Book of Order and shall include, but is not limited to the following:

1. The Trustees shall, with the counsel and support of the Congregational Strategy and Resources Unit, review all applications with specific recommendations to the Council for information, and to Presbytery for action in the purchasing, receipt, sale, and leasing of church properties including manses, and granting of easements.

2. Review all requests from Presbytery churches for permission to borrow funds such that, when added to a debt already incurred, total indebtedness will be greater than 15% of the current year’s budget.

3. Referrals from the Presbytery concerning properties held in the name of the Presbytery.

The Board of Trustees is accountable to the Presbytery for all actions in carrying out their responsibilities.

Article IV Bylaws of the Trustees of the Presbytery of Elizabeth

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