Assessment Review Committee Recommended Waivers
Resolution text
Resolved, that the Executive Council of the Episcopal Church, meeting via Zoom, on April 16, 2021, grants assessment waivers to:
Diocese of Colombia for 2021 at $3000.
Convocation of Churches in Europe for 2021 at 15% of 65% of income.
Diocese of Honduras at $0 for 2020 and $o for 2021, with the encouragement that Honduras pay what it can for assessment and continue to work with staff and Executive Council on strategic plans for buildings, schools, and ministry, using the report of the EC special committee on Honduras.
Explanation
Columbia’s 2021 waiver is up from waiver at $0 in 2020. Covid related, government enforces church closings.
Convocation of Churches in Europe. That there are different tax structures in various countries in Europe than in the US makes this formula seem equitable. Overall dollar amount of assessment increases. (2019 and 2020 waivers were at 12.5% of 80% of income.) Commit to exploring whether this structure can become permanent so the CECE doesn’t have to apply for a waiver every year.
Honduras. Waivers granted due to loss of income from schools and extensive hurricane damage and Covid impact. EC granted similar waivers to PR and VI after hurricanes there.