DIRECTORY OF COMMITTEES

COORDINATING COUNCIL
(9 members, including Presbytery moderator, vice moderator and past moderator, and 6 members elected by the Presbytery)
meets monthly, prior to each Presbytery meeting, late afternoon
Purpose: acts as "executive committee" for Presbytery; sets docket for Presbytery meetings; validates Resource Teams; coordinates work of the various committees and M&M Teams.
Chairperson, Rev. Tracie Martin

FUNDING REVIEW COMMITTEE
(5 members, one from Coordinating Council, one from Trustees, and three nominated by Presbytery's Nominating Committee)
meets quarterly
Purpose: to review applications from Ministry & Mission Teams, Coordinating Council, and Committees of Presbytery seeking funding for projects.
Chairperson, Eder Edith Olson

COMMITTEE ON MINISTRY
(18 members: 9 clergy & 9 laity)
meets monthly, first Thursday, afternoon
Purpose: to fulfill all the functions assigned to it by the Book of Order.
Chairperson, Rev. Craig Linsdey

COMMITTEE ON PREPARATION FOR MINISTRY
(6 members: 2 clergy & 4 laity)
meets every other month, or as needed
Purpose: to work with sessions in preparation of candidates for church vocations; examine and recommend candidates for ordination.
Chairperson, Elder Jean Harshaw

COMMITTEE ON REPRESENTATION
(5 members: see G-9.0105)
meets twice a year at the convenience of members
Purpose: to ensure fair and effective representation within Presbytery committees.
Chairperson, Elder Ramon Rivera

CONGREGATIONAL MINISTRIES COMMITTEE
(Up to 15 members, at least 5 clergy and 5 laity)  Meets monthly, second Wednesday, early afternoon
Purpose:  to provide resources to congregations; offer training events for members and leaders of congregations; assist in congregational mission studies; to assist congregations in the development of the stewardship programs; and to administer the Congregational Vitality Fund of the Presbytery.
Chairperson, Rev. Roger Martin

TRUSTEES
(9 members: 4 clergy & 5 laity)
meets monthly, second Thursday, morning
Purpose: to act as the Trustees of the Presbytery, oversee the finances and prepare the budget of the Presbytery.
Chairperson, The Rev. Gerald Platz

NOMINATING  COMMITTEE
(9 members: 3 clergy & 3 laywomen & 3 laymen) meets monthly, second Wednesday, morning. Purpose: to identify and nominate persons to serve on the various committees of Presbytery, commissioners to Synod and General Assembly, and other related organizations.
Chairperson, The Rev. Harold (Sandy) Sanderson

PERMANENT JUDICIAL COMMISSION
(7 members: divided as evenly as possible between elders and ministers)
meet on demand, day or evening
Purpose: the Presbytery shall transmit cases of administrative or judicial process to the PJC for hearing and decision.
Moderator, The Rev. Logan Potts
Clerk, The Rev. Roger Martin