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2008 Wisconsin Conference Journal40.1.5 Continuing Educationa. A program of continuing education throughout his/her career is required by theWisconsin Conference Board of Ordained Ministry of the person wishing tocontinue in the office of Diaconal Minister.b. In most cases the Diaconal Minister’s continuing education program shouldallow for leaves of absence for study at least one week each year and at leastone month during one year of each quadrennium.c. Such leaves shall not be considered as part of the diaconal minister’s vacation.d. A sum of 1% of the annual salary or $200.00, whichever is greater, should beprovided annually by the employing agency for continuing education.40.1.6 Travel AllowanceProvision for travel allowance should depend upon the job description and shouldbe a part of the original agreement.40.1.7 HousingHousing or housing allowance if provided for the Diaconal Minister should bereported to the IRS as salary and should be an addition to the base salary.40.1.8 VacationYearly vacation time with pay should be four weeks.40.1.9 Leaves of AbsenceLeaves for sickness, emergency and maternity/paternity should be a part of theoriginal agreement.40.2.0 Connectional Privilegesa. The privilege of working with the larger church in Connectional relationshipshould be given as needed and requested.b. If the demand becomes exceptional, the Diaconal Minister should account forand explain his/her Connectional responsibilities on an annual basis and helpthe local church understand the need for such activities.c. Concern felt by the employing agency relative to time spent in Connectionalactivities should be a part of discussion at the time of employment and annualevaluation.40.3.0 Evaluationa. There shall be an annual evaluation of job performance and of conditions ofemployment when a Diaconal Minister is employed.b. The Diaconal Minister should be involved in the process of evaluation.c. In a local church evaluation should be done by the Staff-Parish RelationsCommittee using the process developed for ordained ministers.50.0.0 Standards of Pastoral Supporta. Salary Termination - Effective 2004, the last Sunday in June will be the finalSunday served by a pastor in his/her current appointment.June 30 shall be theconcluding date for the pastor’s salary in the charge currently being served.Thefirst Sunday in July shall be a “Sabbatical Sunday” for all pastors and chargesin transition. The affected congregations shall be responsible for securing pulpitsupply for that day. The second Sunday in July shall be the first Sunday in thepulpit for incoming pastors.It shall be the responsibility of the charge to pay theRules and Policies of the Wisconsin Conference327