| Membership: |
At Large: Twelve members appointed by the General Synod, one of whom shall be a person chosen by the ARP Women's Ministries. The majority shall be lay persons. (1999 Minutes of Synod, p. 435)
Advisory: The Treasurer of the Retirement Plan Fund and the Secretary of the Board if these are not members of the Board; the Moderator of Synod; Moderator-Elect of Synod; Coordinator of Synod; Controller of Erskine College; Chairmen of Presbytery Committee/Commission on Minister and His Work.
Ex-Officio: Chairman of General Synod's Committee on Minister and His Work
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Terms of Service:
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At Large: Six Years.
Ex-officio and Advisory: As determined by the office to which elected.
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| Stated Meetings: |
Semi-annually. |
| Organization: |
Officers: Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Secretary, Treasurer of Retirement Plan Fund.
| Committees: |
Executive |
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Committee on Insurance |
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Committee on Retirement (This committee shall consist of at least three members, the majority of whom shall be lay persons.) |
Administrative Officer: Director of Administrative Services |
| Authority: |
The Board of Benefits is the agency charged with the responsibility of providing opportunities for security to the individuals and families it serves in areas such as insurance, retirement, and benevolence and of providing assistance to ministers and churches in the areas of compensation planning and tax reporting. (Synod, 1995).
In the exercise of its authority the Board of Benefits shall comply with the Standards of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church, and its policies and programs shall be consistent with the purpose of the General Synod. In the exercise of its authority, the Board shall act in an impartial and non-discriminatory manner.
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| Duties: |
1. To guide and supervise benefit programs in the denomination.
2. To oversee the collection and investment of financial resources contributed and designated by individuals, churches, and the General Synod for these purposes.
3. To assist individuals and families in preparation for retirement.
4. To present to the denomination the challenge and opportunities of maintaining a program of security.
5. To prepare and recommend to Synod each year a budget for the work of the Board.
6. To make an Annual Report to Synod.
7. To appoint such administrators as are necessary for the work of the Board.
8. To assist ministers and churches in the areas of compensation and tax planning/reporting by providing:
(a) on an annual basis, a tax guide
9. on a periodic basis, a request form for Social Security estimates of earnings and benefits. (Synod, 1995)
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