District Leadership Training 2015 Trustees LaNita

Transcript:District Leadership Training 2015 Trustees LaNita:
District Leadership Training 2015 Trustees LaNita Battles, AINS Claims/Risk Manager – Dept. for Ministry Protection Florida Annual Conference Organization Term Officers Responsibilities Book of Discipline of the United Methodist Church par. 2524 Oversee, maintain and supervise all local church property - Use of facilities - Building maintenance / schedule - Budget - Inventory of contents - Parsonage Manage bequests, legacies and trusts Acquisition, sale or transfer of property Manage insurance coverage and facilitate appropriate risk management strategies Accountable to Church Council and Charge Conference Building Maintenance Establish a maintenance schedule Annual inspection: identifies needed repairs, safety concerns and maintenance requirements Assignment of tasks among Trustees Do not defer needed maintenance! Annual inspection: identifies needed repairs and maintenance requirements Routine maintenance: prioritize and establish a maintenance schedule. Do not defer needed maintenance Facility Usage Develop a policy statement for building use Considerations: -Scheduling procedures -Non-church group considerations (Obtain a Certificate of Insurance) -Donation request to offset expenses -Lock up and security -Clean up and custodial needs -Kitchen and food service Manage insurance coverage and facilitate appropriate risk management strategies “to ensure that the church, its properties and personnel are properly protected against risks” Book of Discipline “Head in the Sand” “That can’t happen to us…” “We don’t worry about that, it has never here happened before…” “I have known him for a long time, he would never do something like that…” “Churches don’t get sued…” 10 Common Church Claims Slips, trips and falls Employee lifting accidents Playground injuries Automobile accidents Lightning Theft Allegations of abuse/misconduct Hidden Impact Direct Costs: -Workers Compensation -Medical Bills -Property/Liability Damages Indirect Impact: -Damage to the Kingdom of God -Loss of members, students, tuition, etc. -Negative public relations -Hiring/retraining of new employees. Supervisor’s time Facility Safety Self inspections of your facility Identification and correction of safety hazards Engaged and aware Managing Insurance Coverage Review property and vehicle schedules annually Maintain a detailed inventory of all furniture and equipment Be aware of deductibles that may apply to losses Property: Replacement cost coverage Contents Flood Casualty: General liability Employment practices liability Automobile liability Crime/dishonesty Church Daycare & Schools Sexual Abuse and Misconduct Student and Volunteer Medical Accident Coverage 14 Coverage Highlights Vehicle Safety Inspect vehicle every three months All drivers are to be approved by the Florida Conference NO 15 PASSENGER VANS Use of Volunteers Integral to church operations Use the common sense approach to volunteers - Selection -