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the chairperson or by the Board. The vice-chairperson shall also serve in that position on the
Executive Committee and shall serve on a commission.

(iii) Secretary. The District Executive shall serve as secretary of the
Board and shall be custodian of all official records of the District. The executive shall keep the
minutes of the meetings of the Board; see that all notices are duly given in accordance with the
provisions of these bylaws or as required by law; be custodian of the corporate records and of the
seal of the corporation and see that the seal of the corporation is affixed to all documents, the
execution of which on behalf of the corporation under its seal is duly authorized in accordance
with the provisions of these bylaws; and in general perform all duties incident to the office of
secretary and such other duties as from time to time may be assigned by the District Board. The
District Board shall designate a person to record the minutes of the District Board meetings.

5.6 Commissions.

(a) The work of the Board shall be implemented by five (5) commissions as
delineated below. Each commission shall:

(i) Call its own chairperson, vice chairperson, and secretary at the
time of Board reorganization. The Commission shall be responsible to the District Board.

(ii) Prepare a commission budget, on or before June 1, for presentation
to the District Executive Committee,

(iii) Make necessary contacts for commission committee appointments
by November 1 of each year.

(iv) Submit an annual written commission report (on or before the July
District Board Meeting) for inclusion in the District Conference Booklet.

(v) Provide for any short or long-term committees and/or task teams to
assist in the work of the commission.

(b) Listed below is the work of the five (5) commissions:

(i) Nurture Commission. The Nurture Commission shall be
responsible for directing and undergirding the following programs within District congregations:

(1) Christian Education Support:

a. Promote and uplift the importance and need for
Christian Education within congregations.

b. Provide leadership training opportunities,
curriculum development for congregational Sunday School/Bible Study/Vacation Bible School
programs.

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