In the absence of the state overseer, who may perform the determinations described for approving design and financial programs?

• A. designee
• B. state overseer
• C. district overseer
• D. pastor

Answer: (A)

The main idea is that authority to make determinations about approving design and financial programs can be exercised by someone designated to act on the state overseer’s behalf when the overseer is not present. A designee is specifically appointed to carry out those duties in the overseer’s absence, allowing the proper procedures and standards to be followed without delay. This delegated role means the designee has the authority to approve the design and financial programs just as the state overseer would, but only within the scope and limits of that delegation. The district overseer operates at a district level and is not normally entrusted with state‑level program approvals in the overseer’s absence, and the pastor’s authority centers on local church leadership rather than statewide design and finance decisions.