Finance Council members serve at the invitation of the Pastor. Members serve a term of two to six years. The Finance Council is a consultative body to the Pastor on financial and human resources matters and assists him in carrying out the administrative functions of the parish. The Finance Council assists with budget planning and overseeing expenditures, monitoring the performance of the revenue flow, and ensuring adherence to the approved budgets on an ongoing basis. The Finance Council works cooperatively with the Business Manager and makes recommendations to the Pastor.