TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE PROCEDURES

 There shall be a committee overseeing the technological aspects and equipment of St. John’s Lutheran Church.  This committee shall oversee the maintenance and protection of all technical equipment belonging to St. John’s, assuring that all are in proper working condition, repairing and replacing as needed.

 ORGANIZATION

The committee will elect a chair and a vice chair to coordinate activities and run the meetings.  There will be no limitations on the number of members of the committee, but some knowledge of technologies  and experience is preferred for inclusion on the committee. 

The committee members will work closely with the Pastor, Property Committee, Worship and Music Committee, the Preschool staff and its committee and other members of the congregation using technical equipment to provide proper  set up, maintenance and care of this property.  This committee will serve as a sub-committee of the Property Committee and will report to that group, but will serve independently.  The Committee will submit its annual budget request to the Property Committee.

 RESPONSIBILITIES

 The Committee is responsible for the procurement of technical equipment for the church, as well as the maintenance and set up of same to assure proper working condition.  This equipment includes, but is not limited to, computers and related equipment, such as printers and projection devices, telephone systems, wireless technology, audio and video recording devices, smoke and fire alarm systems, televisions and security cameras.  The Committee will not have specified meeting dates, but will meet in person as needed.  Primarily, meetings will occur electronically, with information and responses disseminated via electronic mail.  The Committee will report meeting minutes, financial reports and activities information to the Property Committee Cluster.

Approved by Church Council, October 26, 2006