STANDARDS OF EXCELLENCE FOR PARISHES Guiding Principles No. 2 of a series of 8 2. GOVERNANCE AND ADVISORY BODIES The administration of parishes is entrusted to the pastor, appointed by the bishop, who is required by canon law to establish certain advisory councils. A parish finance council is required by canon law. Canon law allows the bishop to mandate the establishment of a parish pastoral council. These councils are governed by norms issued by the bishop. Canon law also places requirements on the financial administration of the parish by the pastor as well as systems of accountability. Effective parish advisory bodies should serve to further the mission of the organization, establish management policies and procedures, ensure that adequate human resources (volunteer and/or paid staff) and financial resources (earned income, grants, and charitable contributions) are available, and actively monitor the organization’s financial and programmatic performance.
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