ARTICLE V ~ POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE TRUSTEES

  1. The Board of Trustees shall control and manage the affairs of the Corporation.
  1. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Board of Trustees shall have the following powers:

a) To establish and maintain the policies of the World Service Office;

b) To control the property and finances of the World Service Office;

c) To establish plans and conduct the operations of the World Service Office;

d) To authorize expenditures;

e) To elect the officers of the Corporation;

f) To elect the at-large members of the Executive Committee and appoint members of other committees in accordance with these BYLAWS;

g) To appoint and remove an Executive Director and a Director of Finance and Operations for the World Service Office; and

h) To take such measures as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of the World Service Office.

  1. Any Trustee having a substantial financial interest in any contract or transaction requiring authorization by the Board of Trustees shall not vote on the matter.