The United Church Manual sets out general responsibilities of the Pastoral Charge governing body and B-United adopts the following additional responsibilities:
In general, the role of the Church Council is fourfold:
establish policy for the congregation at large;
exercise oversight for all ministries, roles and groups accountable to the congregation;
provide a forum for future visioning of the congregation’s life and goals; and
fulfil various administrative functions required by the United Church of Canada.
EX OFFICIO TO CHURCH COUNCIL