782:17

(17) To recommend to the local church conference the number of employed staff positions, including office secretary, custodian, and assistant pastor(s) (655:11); to employ persons for all such staff positions as have been authorized by the local church conference, subject to the pastor’s nominations for office employees and assistant pastors and the board of trustees’ nominations for custodians; to define the duties and working conditions of all such employees; and to assist the pastor in the supervision of all employed staff members.