Mission: This committee is responsible for the management of all salaried personnel within the church (i.e. pastor, secretary, choir director, church musician, custodian, day care supervisor, and day care assistant) and oversees the church’s growth and outreach programs.

Scope of Authority: Guided by the Book of Order (G-10.0102n) and directed by the charter of the Session. Only recommends salaries to Commitment Committee. Only recommends disciplinary measures to Session. Suggests training and oversight needs of personnel to supervising committee.

Duties:

Develops job descriptions of staff personnel, including hours, salary range, and benefits package (paid absences - e.g. vacation. personal days. continuing education, legal and religious holidays)

Develops applications and interviewing process for staff personnel.

Arranges and conducts interviews of staff personnel

Administers personnel contracts on behalf of Session

Determines and recommends annual salary adjustments of all personnel to Session in consultation with the Commitment Committee

Develops and executes an annual evaluation of all personnel

Manages the recruitment and termination processes of staff personnel

Functions as a sounding board for all salaried personnel matters within the church