Overrule Authority

[davidd3tti]

I have served for a year now as a bishop. Can a stake president surrender a checkbook of a ward? Can a stake president overrule a bishop key in the ward level?

[russellhltn]

I don't see why not. Some excerpts from the Handbook 6.2:

The stake president holds the priesthood keys to lead the work of the Church in the stake
He is the presiding high priest in the stake.
He oversees records, finances, and properties.
The stake presidency presides over all who hold the Melchizedek Priesthood in the stake.
The stake president meets with new bishoprics to instruct them soon after they are called. He continues to instruct and encourage bishops in regular interviews, meetings, and other settings.

The stake president recommends brethren to be called as bishops. He also recommends their release. He submits recommendations through LCR. He may call, ordain, and set apart a bishop—or release a bishop—after receiving approval from the First Presidency. He also bestows the priesthood keys associated with this calling.