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Church Bylaws

Governance structure, voting, stewardship responsibilities, and amendment controls.

Status: DRAFT | v0.1 | Last updated 2026-02-13

Draft status: internal working document for operational alignment and steward review.

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Policy outline

    Policy sections

    Scope and purpose

    • Define mission, legal entity scope, and operating principles.
    • Set clear boundaries between doctrine, operations, and finance controls.

    Governance and officers

    • Describe steward roles, appointment terms, and succession paths.
    • Define quorum, voting thresholds, and conflict-of-interest expectations.

    Records and amendments

    • Require auditable records for key governance decisions.
    • Set amendment workflow with notice period and approval threshold.
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    Not legal advice: This page is informational operational guidance. Confirm requirements directly with the local clerk, court, or statute source before any ceremony.