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The Archdiocese of San Francisco Finance Council Constitution

Table of Contents
  • Article I: Purpose
  • Article II: Policy
  • Article III: Canon Law
  • Article IV: Responsibilities
  • Article V: Membership
  • Article VI: Officers
  • Article VII: Committees
  • Article VIII: Meetings
  • Article IX: Review

Article I: Purpose #

The Archdiocesan Finance Council is established to provide the Archbishop with information and recommendations to assist him in making decisions about the temporal affairs of the Archdiocese.
The Archdiocesan Finance Council is mandated by the Code of Canon Law. The temporal aspects of financial matters can be complex. The Archdiocese has a fiduciary responsibility to manage its assets well and effectively communicate the results of its temporal management to the people of the Archdiocese. The Archbishop relies on the advice of experts as he makes important financial decisions.
The Finance Council is a consultative body to the Archbishop. The Council considers all matters of financial concern. The Code of Canon Law specifies certain actions that require the Bishop to consult with the Finance Council and it specifies certain actions that require the Bishop to obtain the consent of the Finance Council. A member of the Archdiocesan Finance Council will sit on all Archdiocesan Corporate Boards including: St Patrick’s Seminary, Catholic Charities/CYO and The Roman Catholic Welfare Corporation.

Article II: Policy #

Archdiocesan policy is set by the decision of the Archbishop in accord with the Code of Canon Law and in consultation with various Archdiocesan bodies. Policy is implemented by the Archbishop, the Archdiocesan staff and all other members of the Archdiocesan community who assist them. The Archdiocesan Finance Council may be called upon to make policy recommendations to the Archbishop for his consideration. With the Vicar for Administration, the Finance Council monitors the implementation of fiscal policies of all Archdiocesan entities.

Article III: Canon Law #

Among the duties of a Diocesan Finance Council as described in the Code of Canon Law are:
The responsibility of causing the preparation of annual budgets and examining receipts and expenditures at the close of the fiscal year. (Canon 493)
The Bishop is required to listen to the Finance Council, as well as others, prior to naming a Finance officer. (Canon 494)
The Bishop is required to listen to the Finance Council, as well as others, prior to imposing a moderate tax on public juridic person/s subject to his authority. (Canon 1263)
The Bishop is required to listen to the Finance Council, as well as others, prior to performing more important acts of administration. The Bishop needs the consent of the Finance Council, as well as others, to perform acts of extraordinary administration. (Canon 1277)
Administrators of the Diocese, parishes and other Church entities are required to present annual reports to the Bishop who is in turn required to present these reports to the Finance Council for its consideration. (Canon 1287)
The Bishop is required to obtain consent of the Finance Council to alienate the goods of the Diocese and juridic person/s subject to the Diocesan Bishop when the value of the goods fall within the range of the minimum and maximum amounts determined by the conference of Bishops for its region. (Canon 1292)
The Bishop is required to consult with the Finance Council, as well as others with regard to the prudent investment of endowed goods or funds. (Canon 1305)

Article IV: Responsibilities #

The Finance Council advises the Archbishop in the administration of Archdiocesan matters. It does so by
Reviewing and making recommendations for the annual central office budget; Reviewing and making recommendations for major Archdiocesan capital expenditures;
At least quarterly reviewing the income and expenditures of the Central Office and offering suggestions where budgets are exceeded;
Reviewing the annual reports on the financial position of the Archdiocese and the auditors report on management controls and advising the Archbishop on prudent changes effectively communicating the annual financial position of the Archdiocese to the people of the Archdiocese. The Finance Council will review the financial section of the Ad Limina Report and make recommendations as needed;
Reviewing staff reports each year on banking arrangements, Archdiocesan financial operations and the inventory of the real property of the Archdiocese for proper titling and safeguarding;
Consulting regarding any acts of more important administration;
Consenting in any acts of extraordinary administration, e.g., in the sale or purchase of Archdiocesan property;
Reviewing Archdiocesan insurance coverage and advising on changes in coverage;
Having representation on all Archdiocesan Corporate Boards and Finance Committees; and
Handling other matters referred to it by the Archbishop.

Article V: Membership #

The ex-officio members of the Archdiocesan Finance Council are: The Archbishop of San Francisco, the Archdiocesan Vicar for Administration, the Chief Financial Officer and the archdiocesan controller (non-voting).
In accord with Canon 492 the Archbishop appoints at least three laypersons of outstanding integrity who are skilled in financial affairs as well as civil law. The Archbishop may appoint additional clergy and laity.
The members of the Finance Council should be practicing Catholics who live or work in the Archdiocese of San Francisco and who have the spirit of Vatican El, an awareness of Christian Stewardship concepts and a willingness to serve the Archdiocese.
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