Don Heagren – Chair

Staff: 

Jack Walchenbach

Bruce Cunningham

Personnel Committee

The Personnel Committee reports to the Session on all actions and recommendations that pertain to the staff of the church.  The Personnel Committee studies and recommends to the session appropriate action on all personnel matters for the church.  The committee recommends personnel policies, as well as procedures for ongoing compliance with approved personnel policies; recommends staffing plans and staff budgets; recommends written position descriptions for each staff position; reviews and recommends compensation packages for each employee; and ensures that annual performance reviews are conducted for each employee in accordance with established procedures.

 The Personnel Committee is also responsible for encouraging professional growth and development for all staff; serving as a support group for the pastor and other members of the staff; and conferring with the pastor on any important matters of concern.

Committee Activities for 2007: 

·         Moderated discussions between staff members in cases of misunderstandings.

·         Reviewed budget, salary and compensation packages for staff and made recommendations to Session for 2008 compensation packages.

·         Recommended two new staff positions: 

o   Part-time Receptionist

o   Paid Child Care Coordinator 

·         Conducted end of the year staff reviews

·         Met with other committees to help with staffing issues. 

o   Youth Council

o   Child Care

o   Ways and Means

o   Finance