Interim Rector Letter of Agreement
This Letter of Agreement is between the Rev. ________________ and Vestry of
________________ Episcopal Church. It covers mutual agreements between
________________ and the Vestry concerning his/her serving as Interim Rector of
________________. The Vestry and the Interim Rector will work together to help
our parish fulfill its purpose – to help each other experience and worship
God, to share openly the Good News of Jesus Christ, and to respond in love to
the needs of others.
It shall be the Interim Rector’s task to lead the parish in fulfilling this
purpose; through exercising a priestly role of blessing and absolving in God’s
name, faithfully administering work, and by fulfilling a role as pastor, priest,
and friend to all those whose lives this parish touches.
The Vestry accepts its responsibility to lead people of our parish in
exercising their lay ministries as God calls them, and in supporting and
enabling the ministry of our Interim Rector with their time, talent and
treasure.
Duties
The Vestry agrees to employ the Rev. ________________ as Interim Rector. In
this capacity, he/she will perform functions normally undertaken by a Rector, on
a full-time basis. In the absence of an Assistant, the Vestry recognizes that
the Interim Rector will have to carefully apportion time. In decreasing order of
priority, the Vestry wishes to have the following activities undertaken by the
Interim Rector, with other persons sharing the duties as qualified and as
scheduled by the Interim Rector:
(Some Examples)
- Sunday services (including sermons, adult forum and coffee hour)
- Other scheduled services (including weddings, burials, etc.)
- Visitation/counseling (hospital, deaths, family crisis, etc.)
- Youth Program (oversight of existing program)
- Scheduled Diocesan functions (annual clergy meeting, etc.)
- Routine parish meetings
In addition, the Interim Rector will share in the management of the church
office and will provide general direction to the staff.
Tenure
Assignment as Interim Rector will begin ________________, _____ and terminate
one week after the new Rector has reported for duty at ________________ Church
but no earlier than ________________, ____. If a new Rector has not been
selected by that date, this agreement will continue on a month-to-month basis.
Compensation
The Vestry agrees to pay the Rev. ________________ at an annual cash
compensation rate of $_____, such amount to include salary, a housing allowance,
a utility allowance and a car allowance as below and paid at the rate of $____
per month.
| Salary |
$________________ |
| Housing Allowance |
$________________ |
| Utilities |
$________________ |
| Car Allowance |
$________________ |
In addition, the Vestry agrees to make the following monthly payments:
| Life Insurance |
per Diocesan policy |
| Medical Insurance |
per Diocesan policy |
| Pension |
per Diocesan policy |
Federal, state and local taxes will be the responsibility of the Interim
Rector.
Vacation
The Interim Rector will have an annual paid vacation at the rate of two days
per month.
Sick Leave
It is understood the Interim Rector will be absent from his/her duties in the
case of illness up to a maximum of thirty days.
Personnel Actions
The Interim Rector will be responsible for day-to-day operation of the church
office and staff. Required personnel actions will be undertaken by the Senior
Warden based upon recommendations of the Interim Rector.
Other
The Interim Rector and Vestry of ________________ Episcopal Church understand
that the Interim Rector cannot and will not be a candidate for the position of
Rector of ________________ Episcopal Church in accordance with Diocesan policy.
A discretionary fund will be made available. It will be funded as at present
by using the loose offering at the services on the first Sunday of each month.
The Vestry considers it very important that the Interim Rector attend each
monthly Vestry meeting and any planned retreats.
We are fully confident that differences of opinion, if any, can be resolved
through open discussion and prayer. We mutually agree to identify any such
differences at the earliest opportunity and work towards a satisfactory
solution.
__________________________________________
Interim Rector
__________________________________________
Senior Warden
Date: __________________________
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