Ordinance of the Evangelical Synod of the Canton of Thurgau on the Organisation of the Supervisory Commission of the Parish - Supervisory Commission

1. The members elected by the congregation as churchwardens form the supervisory commission.

1. The term of office of the supervisory commission of the parish coincides with that of the church council.

1. The Supervisory Commission shall constitute itself within three months after the commencement of its term of office. It shall elect a President, a Vice President, and a Secretary from among its members.

2. It shall have a quorum with the majority of its members.

1. The Supervisory Commission is responsible for overseeing the official activities of pastors and deacons in both organizational and administrative aspects. It has the following tasks and powers in particular

1. Handling matters related to the organizational and administrative supervision of pastors and deacons;

2. Addressing supervision complaints according to § 80 of the Constitution of the Evangelical Reformed Church of the Canton of Thurgau;

3. Deciding on the re-election or ordering a confirmation election for the persons under its supervision;

4. Regulating the employment relationship, particularly within the framework of the ordinance of the Evangelical Synod of the Canton of Thurgau concerning the remuneration of ordained office holders in the church communities and the personnel of the Evangelical Reformed Church.

1. If, during the handling of a matter by the church council, it becomes apparent over time that the matter also has supervisory aspects, the matter must be referred to the appropriate supervisory authority by an explicit resolution of the church council, excluding the participation of the affected parties. Simultaneous handling of the same matter by both the supervisory commission and the church council is not permitted.

1. The Supervisory Commission reports to the Church Council annually.

1. This regulation comes into force simultaneously with the ordinance of the Evangelical Synod on the administration of justice in the Thurgau State Church.