BYLAWS

I. MODERATOR

The pastor of the church shall be ex-officio moderator of all general and special meetings of the

church; he shall likewise be ex-officio member of all committees with the right to exercise

judgment as to attendance and service. During the absence of the pastor, or a pastor less interim, the chairman/presider of the board of deacons shall be church moderator. If necessary, the deacons may by majority vote of their number elect a temporary church moderator.

II. AUXILIARY ORGANIZATIONS

No auxiliary organizations using the church’s name, property, or influence shall be formed without the knowledge and consent of the pastor and board of deacons. All auxiliary organizations shall fully subscribe to and share the Confession and Practices of Faith and Covenant as set out in this document.

III. DUTY OF MODERATOR

It shall be the duty of the church moderator to maintain an atmosphere of courtesy, reverence, and good order in all business meetings. The Rules of Parliamentary Procedure at ARTICLE XIV shall apply, it being fully understood that this church has the right to establish its own rules of procedure should it desire.

IV. ADOPTION OR AMENDMENT

These Bylaws may be adopted or amended in the same manner prescribed for adoption or

amendment of the Constitution as contained in ARTICLE XV. A note of last amendment shall be

shown under this document’s title as follows:

BY-LAWS

As last amended: March, 2016