Calvary Church POLICY REVIEW

Policy # 990

Title: Calvary Church Vehicle Policy

Revision: 1 Approved: 7/2/2019

1 Definitions

Term Definition

Elders The collective body of men who currently hold the office of elder

Policy A document, approved by the Elders of the Church, for the purpose of providing a charter, authorizing lower level processes and activities, or defining high level positions on matters of spiritual, or operational importance. Policies always require approval by the Elders.

Procedure A document authorized by a Policy, which defines how a policy will be carried out in day-to-day, ongoing practice. All procedures are subject to audit by the Elders, who are ultimately responsible for the procedure. Procedures are typically indicated for repetitive activities or tasks that must be done as an ongoing part of Church life. Procedures are filed separately from Church Policies in locations defined either by the Staff, or as required by the authorizing Policy.

Church Event An event or function organized or sponsored and supervised by Calvary Church or its representatives that involves the participation of our congregation.

Church Vehicles Vehicles, pickup, car, van, 15 passenger van, shuttle bus, golf carts, that are owned and operated exclusively for Calvary Church and Calvary Church events, operations and ministry.

2 Vehicle Policy

A. Church vehicles are intended for use, first, to transport people to and from Calvary worship services and, second, by church groups traveling to and from a church related event. A church event is defined as an event or function organized or sponsored and supervised by Calvary Church or its representatives that involves the participation of our congregation.

B. Drivers of Calvary Church vehicles are expected to conduct themselves in a fashion that would enhance and encourage safety. The lives of many people, both in church vehicles along with other vehicles and pedestrians, are directly affected by the drivers' actions. The drivers' conduct is a direct reflection of the ministry at Calvary Church.

C. Calvary advocates safe and responsible driving habits. This includes not only adherence to traffic laws, speed limits, and use of seat belts, but also to limiting distractions while operating a motor vehicle through the use of cell phones and other hand-held electronic devices.

D. All drivers are required to read the procedures, submit the application to drive and pass all required measures to prove they are properly prepared to operate a Calvary vehicle.

E. The Facility Services Staff is authorized to oversee the use and care of Calvary vehicles, and to administer any procedures associated with this policy.

F. Per insurance guidelines, Calvary Church vehicles are to be used for transportation of persons in connection with church events.