District Superintendent Duties Related to District Administration

District Administration

(6) Be the chair of the district board of administration (1203; 1221), and to submit recommendations to the district board of administration that will provide for a more efficient administration, and advancement of the district work.

(7) Be the chair of the district board of ministerial development, or to appoint another to serve instead, subject to ratification by the district board of administration (1381); and to be the chair of the district conference nominating committee (1172).

(8) Exercise administrative supervision over all district officials, boards, leadership teams, committees, auxiliary organizations, missions, developing churches, churches, ministers, and other workers (3260:2) of the district with the exception of those who are amenable to the General Board (323:1; 1180:11), and to see that the plans and policies of the General Church and district are carried out.

(9) Meet with any district committee, or other district entity at the discretion of the district superintendent, and make such recommendations as deemed advisable.

(10) Cooperate with the district board of administration and General Superintendent in evaluating the health of the district; establishing policies, goals, and objectives for more effectively fulfilling the mission of the district; pursuing the goals and objectives within the established policies and through the district’s pastors and members; and periodically providing performance reports regarding progress.

(11) Examine all written instruments and legal papers for the conveyance of property acquired by local churches (4700:5) or the district and to approve them as to their conformity with the requirements of The Discipline (4590-4880; 4000-4070), the inclusion of the proper trust clause (4610), and conformity to local laws (4510); and to have the custody, under the direction of the district board of administration, of property and legal records for both the district and the local churches as provided for in 4760.

(12) Visit, or to appoint an assistant district superintendent or other representative to visit, each church in the district according to a schedule of visits approved by the district board of administration, making careful inquiry into the progress and administration of the church and seeking to advance its spiritual life, and to preserve a written report of such visits in the district office for future reference and for the successor in office.

(13) Investigate carefully concerning the support of pastors and to advise and encourage the local churches to provide for their adequate support.