First Congregational Church of Georgetown, MA

The Finance Committee is responsible for:

• Managing the finances of the Church
• Provide for raising funds for support of public worship and benevolences and maintenance of buildings, furnishings, and equipment
• Issue written orders to the Treasurer for all expenditures except budgeted benevolences, payment of utility bills, payment of salaries, wages, and employee benefits, payment of taxes and taxes withheld, and expenditures from the Diaconate and Memorial Funds
• Establish a recommendation to the Church for compensation of:
  • The Pastor/Teacher after consultation with the Diaconate
  • The Organist and paid Director(s) after consultation with the Music Committee
  • The Sexton after consultation with the Trustees
  • The Church Secretary after consultation with the Pastor/Teacher
  • The Christian Education Director after consultation with the Board of Christian Education
• Prepare and present an itemized budget of receipts and disbursements for the ensuing year at each Annual Meeting.