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Page 13 of 13 ARTICLE X. GENERAL Section 1--Fiscal Year The fiscal year of the church shall begin on the first day of January. All committeemen and officers shall remain in office until their successors are elected and the church shall continue to operate on the previous year's budget until the Annual Meeting. Section 2--Pastor's Vacation The Pastor shall be given an annual vacation of one month pro rata beginning after the first six months of service, subject to consultations with the Board of Elders. Because the demands on a Pastor are substantial, the church expects the Pastor to take all of his vacation time in the calendar year in which it was provided. Unused vacation time shall not be carried over to a following year unless there are unusual circumstances and that such arrangements be made with the Elders at least two months before the end of the calendar year Section 3--Pastor's Compensation It shall be the duty of the Board of Elders to review the year’s progress and the financial needs of the Pastor and to make appropriate recommendations to the Board of Trustees. Section 4--Will of the Church When the Church by vote has expressed itself and is not in conflict with this Constitution and By-Laws nor with the Religious Corporation Laws of the State of Connecticut, the will of the Church shall be carried out by all officers, committees, and organizations. Section 5--Licensing and Ordaining a) The Church may grant a license to preach to any male member who gives evidence of his ability and spiritual preparedness, provided he is recommended by the Board of Elders. The licensee must have preached within the hearing of the Church before any church action is taken. b) The Church may ordain any male member who gives evidence of having been called of God. The procedure shall be as follows:
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Ridgefield Baptist Church
325 Danbury Road
Ridgefield, Connecticut 06877
203.438.5751
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