PROPERTY GUIDELINES AND RULES
This issue of the Handbook of Property Guidelines and Rules incorporates details of legislation which has been enacted and various documents which have been circulated since publication of the previous version. The objective of the handbook continues to be the provision of a guide to Elders and Church Officers to assist in the care of property and the use of resources. It sets out the rules and procedures which need to be followed by churches. It should be read in conjunction with the relevant passages from the URC MANUAL and the URC ACTS 1972, 1981 and 2000.
In view of the increasing amount of legislation which impacts upon many aspects of church property, local churches are encouraged to seek guidance at an early stage from the Synod Property Officer about any significant building plans. This includes any alteration to the appearance of buildings and all proposals relating to buildings which are listed or in a conservation area. It is also important to make sure that all use of buildings by third parties is covered by properly documented agreements.
The Handbook contains details of the following:-
- MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION
- TRUSTEESHIP
- CARE OF PREMISES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND PROCEDURES
- ALTERATIONS, IMPROVEMENTS, REPAIRS TO BUILDINGS
- AMALGAMATION OF CHURCHES: FORMATION OF NEW CHURCHES
- CLOSURE OF CHURCHES
- LETTING OF BUILDINGS INCLUDING MANSES
- SALE, PURCHASE, DEMOLITION OF BUILDINGS
- INSURANCES
- PROFESSIONAL ADVICE
- CONTRACTORS RESPONSIBILITY
- VOLUNTARY WORK
- MANSES
- ECCLESIASTICAL EXEMPTION
Please download the Handbook below
