Church Governance
Seaview Church subscribes to a high standard of accountability and stewardship. The Church Board/Eldership is responsible for the leadership as well as the financial and spiritual oversight, in doing so focus is given to the implementation and review of strategies and values. Decisions are framed by both faith and due diligence.

The Chairperson is appointed by the Board and has the following responsibilities; provides leadership and spiritual oversight of the Board and Seaview Church; ensures membership of the Board is most suited to the needs of Seaview Church; facilitates Board discussions to ensure that the core issues facing Seaview Church are addressed; guides and promotes the ongoing effectiveness of the Board and individual Board members.

The Board Members serve in a voluntary capacity. The composition of the Board is determined using the following principles; a minimum of five members; the size of the Board will be such as to result in efficient decision making; a cross section of the community compromising of members with both pastoral and business backgrounds so as to offer a wide range of expertise, skills and experience; Board members are appointed on a 12 month renewable basis; Board members are appointed in accordance with the constitution based on their adherence to Biblical principles relating to character and reputation, temperament, family relationships, ability, faith and spiritual maturity.

The Board is responsible for Seaview Church’s overall governance. Board members have a duty to question, request information, raise any issue of concern, and fully canvass all aspects of any issue confronting Seaview Church and vote on any resolution according to their own judgement.

Financial Charter
This Charter outlines the governance and operations relating to the church's finances. Seaview Church is a not-for-profit organisation governed by a board of Elders/Directors. The Members of the Board are responsible for the management of all the affairs of the church. This is outworked through regular meetings of the board. Each appointed Board Member/Elder serves for a twelve-month renewable term.

The Church's financial records and systems are audited annually. Strict internal controls are applied including: Two cheque signatories are required for all payments; all payment requests must be authorised by the Department Head; and all money received must be counted by at least two people. All significant purchases are tendered for competitive pricing. The financial plans of Seaview Church are prepared with a spirit of faith and careful planning.

Donation Policy
General donations and offerings received are applied at the Board's discretion in line with the respective constitution. Specifically designated offerings are wholly applied to the project/ministry for which the donor specifies.

Privacy Policy
Seaview Church has adopted a privacy policy, which respects the privacy of personal information. For a full disclosure of Seaview Church's Privacy Policy please click here.

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