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2008 Wisconsin Conference Journalc. Where there are two pastors in the same household an extra 3,000 pounds ofweight and the pick-up of a second office contents should be covered by theConference Moving Fund.d. Pick-ups at both the pastor’s home and office are standard.e. In addition to the “carriers limited coverage” provided without cost whichinsures each item at 60 cents per pound, the Conference shall purchase foreach pastor the “Extended Coverage.” This coverage values the total load at$1.25 per pound and costs 50 cents per $100 valuation. Interested parties shouldcommunicate with the committee concerning possible changes in the insurancecoverage of Conference moves.f. Pastors will be billed by the Director of Finance and Administration for costsof exceeding limits and will pay the same to the Director of Finance andAdministration.g. The Moving Director shall furnish an evaluation form to each family moving tobe returned to the Moving Director after a move. This would be in addition tothe form the moving company furnishes.h. Exceptions to the Conference Moving Policy may be made by the vote of theCabinet.i. Reimbursement for out-of-state moves must be approved by the cabinet.20.3.0 Other Moving ExpensesThe church the pastor is currently serving will cover the following expenses:Phone calls necessary to deal directly with the move [primarily conversationneeded with the Moving Director, District Superintendent and key leadershipin the new appointment].The moving pastor will be responsible for the following expenses:Personal long distance calls related to the move [e.g. checking on schools, summerrecreational programs, housing, etc.]Food, travel, and lodging expenses to the new community to visit, seek housing,if necessary, and finally, to relocate.These moving expenses covered by the pastor may be claimed as moving expensesfor income tax purposes if allowed by IRS guidelines.See 50.0.0 for salary and Sabbatical Sunday policies and 60.0.0 for clergy housingpolicies.30.0.0 Maternity/Paternity Leave Policy30.1.1 A maternity or paternity leave not to exceed one-fourth of a year is available onrequest at the birth or adoption of a child to any appointed clergy.30.1.2 During the maternity/paternity leave, all normal pastoral responsibilities shall becared for by an interim pastor or other person designated by the Pastor ParishRelations Committee in consultation with the district superintendent.Emergencies in the church(es) during the leave may be cared for by the pastor-onleave,if she or he chooses, in consultation with the interim pastor.It shall be understood that the pastor-on-leave remains the one under appointmentto the charge.Rules and Policies of the Wisconsin Conference325