Authorization of Interim Archives Space
Resolution text
Resolved, That the Executive Council of the Episcopal Church, meeting virtually October 9-12, 2020, authorize the Chief Operating Officer of the DFMS, in consultation with the Executive Officer of General Convention, the Treasurer of General Convention, the Canonical Archivist and the Chair of the Archives Board, to negotiate a five-year lease, with right of renewal for another five years, of office and collection; and be it further
Resolved, That in conducting these negotiations, the Chief Operating Officer shall use the location priorities stated by the Governance & Operations Committee in its October 10, 2020 virtual meeting, recognizing the financial guidance provided by the Finance Committee, and giving due consideration to the issues of personnel security and protection of the archival collection stated in the October 10, 2020 meeting.
Explanation
In mid-2021 the current location of the Archives of the Episcopal Church will be unable to adequately house the collection, staff, and archival operations. And considering efforts to establish a permanent location for the Archives, it is therefore necessary to move the Archives, et al to an interim location.