The Synod Finance and Property Services Committee (FAPS) is appointed to:
- 1. Act as the Synod Property Board as defined in Regulations 4.2.1
- 2. Act as the Presbytery Property Committee for any Presbytery that has delegated its powers to FAPS;
- 3. Act as the Financial Transactions and Investments Body as defined in Regulations 3.7.4.6.
Assisting the Synod Standing Committee with its oversight of matters relating to property, finance and resources are the key tasks of FAPS. Members are chosen for both their financial or property expertise and for their commitment to realising the vision and mission of the Uniting Church.
The FAPS Committee, shall in addition to its regulated duties:
- Arrange suitable insurance cover for all Synod properties and activities Receive and make determinations on all applications for grants and loans
- Recommend to the SSC the contribution of funds by Congregations for the purposes of the Presbytery, Synod, the Assembly, and other approved purposes.
- Make recommendations regarding the accounts and budgets of the Synod.
- Determine policies on Property, Insurance, Investments, Finance, and Accounting within general principles established by the Synod Standing Committee