{"value"=>"<p>The <span class=\"emph\">Organizational Records</span>sub-series is arranged according to traditional Methodist administrative structure mandated by the <span class=\"emph\">Book of Discipline.</span>It contains incomplete minutes and reports dating from 1887 of the Official Board and the Board of Trustees. The Official Board, which administers the affairs of the church, is comprised of representatives of the Board of Trustees, Stewards, Women's and Men's organizations, and various other commissions and committees. The Board of Trustees is the legal body entrusted with the management of Church property. The Board minutes reflect the continuing efforts of Church leaders to stabilize finances, increase membership, and encourage participation in Church affairs as well as community outreach.</p> <p>There are additional organizational records of various Church commissions and committees. Six commissions, Christian Social Concerns, Education, Membership and Evangelization, Music, and Stewardship and Finance are mandated by the Methodist Church. Other committees serve traditional functions such as community outreach, women's programs, and building campaigns. These records primarily include reports of activities and scattered correspondence. The documents of the Stewardship and Finance Commission contain detailed, but incomplete, statistical and financial material. Other progress reports may be found in Rev. Licorish's copies of budgets and quarterly conference reports in the Pastors sub-series.</p>"}