448 Financial Care

448.1 Introduction

Churches are charitable organisations and seek to work for the mission of God in the world. To this end there is a need for due financial care so that there is no undue pecuniary gain for members of the church.

448.2 Appropriate Accounting Procedures

Parishes will adopt appropriate accounting procedures to ensure that all details of parish finances are open, fair and accurate.

448.3 Use of Income

Any parish income, benefit, or advantage must be used to advance the mission of the church.

448.4 Personal Interest

No church member, or person associated with a member, shall take part in or influence decisions of church courts where that person will have any income, benefit, or advantage.

448.5 Declaration of Interest

Church members who have an interest in any financial or property decision shall make their interest known to the deciding church court and will step aside for the discussion and decision.