The Administrative Council is responsible for administrative oversight of specific areas of Bella Vista Church operations.

Volunteer members of the church make up the Administrative Council. The Elders empower the Council to oversee the legal and financial aspects of the ministry and matters related to the building and facilities. The Administrative Council shall consist of the Vice President, Treasurer, and other members as affirmed. The President of Bella Vista Church or his designate is also a voting member not included in the count of Council members. The Council chairman is also the Vice President.

The Council will have no less than four (4) members and no more than nine (9) members with expertise in the following areas: Accounting; ministerial staff; law; building construction and/or maintenance; business owner and/or director of an organization; financial investment or banking; or human resources.

The Administrative Council will meet as needed or at a minimum of once every quarter with two-thirds (2/3) of the Council present constituting a quorum. All decisions of the Administrative Council will be by consensus and by the leading of the Holy Spirit.

Actions of the Administrative Council are subject to the final authority of the Elders.
Specific responsibilities of the Administrative Council include:
1. Review and approve financial statements.
2. Review and assist with all major projects undertaken by the church.
3. Develop and approve church budgets.
4. Review any proposed expenditure or contract in excess of one fifty-second (1/52) of the        annual church operating budget.
5. Ensure that a competitive bidding process is followed, as appropriate.
6. Affirm all persons recommended by the treasurer for oversight of monies received.
7. Propose changes to the Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws as required.

The following is a list of administrative council members at Bella Vista Church. Call the church office for contact information.
Phone: 616-874-7727