Illinois Great Rivers Conference 2025 Journal-Yearbook
Article XVII - Incorporated Conference-Related and Affiliated Institutions A number of religious, educational and non-profit incorporated institutions participate directly or indirectly in the work and service of The United Methodist Church within the boundaries of the Corporation and are related in varying degrees to the Corporation, some being under the control thereof and others being autonomous while in close consultative and connectional relation. Their respective relationships to the Corporation shall be as set forth in their articles of incorporation, by-laws and applicable provisions of The Book of Discipline . All such incorporated institutions shall be solely responsible for their own acts, omissions, contracts and undertakings. Article XVIII - Standing Rules The Standing Rules, as from time to time amended, shall have the status and constitute a part of the by-laws of the Corporation; provided, however, such standing Rules shall be consistent with the Constitution, The Book of Discipline and the laws of Illinois. Article XIX - Indemnification of Officers, Directors, Trustees and Key Staff The Corporation shall indemnify any and all persons who may serve or who have served at any time as officers, directors, trustees or staff (excluding general office, clerical or stenographic employees) of (1) the Corporation; (2) the District Superintendents of said Conference; (3) the CCFA; and (4) the Board of Trustees; and the respective heirs, executors and administrators of such indemnified persons against any and all expenses (including attorney’s fees) incurred by them in connection with the defense or settlement of any action, suit or proceeding in which they, or any of them, are made parties, or a party, by reason of being or having been directors, officers, trustees or staff members of the Corporation or the other associated entities described above. The Corporation also shall indemnify any of the foregoing for damages, fines, judgments, and amounts paid in settlement in connection with such action, suit, or proceeding, and appeals therefrom, except in relation to matters as to which any such officer, director, trustee or key staff member shall be adjudged in any action, suit or proceeding to be liable for willful misconduct in the performance of duties, such officer, director, trustee or staff member shall reimburse the Corporation for all attorney’s fees and costs expended by it, or which it has been obligated to spend, as a part of the defense of such officer, director, trustee, or key staff member. Any indemnification hereunder shall be made only as authorized in the specific case upon a determination that the person has met the applicable standard of conduct and that indemnification is otherwise lawful and proper. Such determination shall be made by the Board of Trustees by a majority vote of a quorum consisting of members not parties to such claim, action, suit or proceedings, or, if such a quorum cannot be convened, or even if convened, cannot or does not act for any reason, by legal counsel in a written opinion. The Board of Trustees may authorize and direct that insurance be purchased and maintained on behalf of any person who is, was, or may be entitled to be indemnified hereunder against any liability asserted against and incurred by such person in any such capacity, or arising out of status as such, whether or not the institution would provide indemnity against such liability under the provisions hereof. IGRC Policies and Procedures “The Annual Conference Secretary shall be the custodian of all Policy Statements and Procedure Statements and shall make them available upon request.” (Standing Rules of the Illinois Great Rivers Annual Conference)
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