MANSE POLICY - APP 1
SOUTHERN SYNOD
MANSE POLICY 2005
APPENDIX 1 – THE FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE
When a new or replacement manse is purchased
by the Manse Fund, the Fund will meet the costs arising in preparing
the
property for occupation by the new minister, in accordance with Synod
policy up
to the “agreed standard” para 4-6. This includes all necessary
redecoration and
repairs, the provision of security and safety features and the
provision,
cleaning or replacement of carpets and floor coverings, if necessary.
When a manse has been let during a vacancy (paras 13-15 and Appendix 2) and is again to be occupied by a minister or other church worker, the Manse Fund will meet the costs as for a new or replacement manse set out above. It should be noted, however, that the local church will be expected to meet the cost of any such repairs and decorations which should have been carried out under para 9 when the manse was occupied by the last minister (para 14).
In all other situations, the
financial
responsibilities are as set out below (LC = local church or other body
responsible, MF = Manse Fund):
|
|
LC |
MF |
|
|
|
Interior
decorations |
x |
x |
|
except when these arise from other work
for which the MF will pay (e.g. replacement kitchen unit/ double
glazing) |
|
Carpets
& permanent floor coverings |
x |
x |
|
provision & replacement cleaning & repair |
|
Curtains & blinds |
x
x |
|
|
provision
& replacement cleaning & repair |
|
Central heating |
x |
x |
|
initial provision, system
enhancement & boiler replacement maintenance, repairs, safety checks |
|
Fences & boundary walls |
x |
x |
|
if
complete replacement is justified normal maintenance, repair
& part replacement |
|
Rainwater goods & drainage |
x |
x |
|
if
complete replacement is justified normal maintenance, repair
& part replacement |
|
Fascias & soffits |
x |
x |
|
if
complete replacement is justified (perhaps with uPVC) normal maintenance, repair
& decoration |
|
Decoration (exterior) |
x |
|
|
|
|
Driveways |
x |
x |
|
initial
provision of adequate hard standing for cars repair & maintenance |
|
Bathrooms & toilets |
x |
x |
|
replacement
of sanitary ware, shower units, extractor
fans and any redecorations arising as a result other repairs, replacements and
decoration, including tiling |
|
Kitchens |
x |
x |
|
replacement
of units, an integral, fitted cooker, extractor
fans and any redecoration or tiling arising as
a result all other work |
|
Glazing |
x |
x |
|
provision
of double glazing. Window
repairs or replacement
in listed buildings/ conservation areas all other repairs &
replacement |
|
Roofs (including flat roofs) |
x |
x |
|
replacement
or complete re-surfacing repairs & maintenance |
|
Timber cladding |
x |
x |
|
if
complete replacement is justified (perhaps with uPVC) normal
maintenance, repair & decoration |
|
Safety & security |
x |
x |
|
initial
provision
maintenance, repair &
replacement |
|
Fire extinguishers & safety
blankets |
x |
x |
|
initial
provision
maintenance, repair &
replacement |
|
Structural repairs |
|
x |
|
all
items not covered by insurance |