DIRECTORY OF COMMITTEES

COORDINATING COUNCIL
Membership: Presbytery moderator, vice moderator and past moderator, and committee designees from certain Standing Committees; three "at large" members.  Meets first Tuesday of each month.
Purpose: to be responsible for the orderly operation of the Presbytery.  Chairperson, Rev. Robert H. French

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

HUMAN RESOURCE COMMITTE                                                                      (5 members: at least 1 clergy & 1 laity) meets as necessary.               Purpose: to implement and review the established personnel policies and practices of the Presbytery; provide staff with counsel, support and guidance; review work and compensation of staff; and work with the churches toward education and development of sound personnel policies. Chairperson, Elder Elizabeth Buonocore

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

COMMITTEE ON PREPARATION FOR MINISTRY
(6 members: at least 2 clergy & 2 elders)
meets every month, or as needed, morning
Purpose: to work with sessions in preparation of candidates for church vocations; examine and recommend candidates for ordination.
Chairperson, Rev. Stuart Hayes

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, Vacant

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. Dr. Roger Martin

TRUSTEES
(9 members: 4 clergy & 5 elders)
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, Rev. Andrew McTyre

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.
Co Chairs, Elder Frank McDowell, Elder Nancy Wind

OVERTURES AND RECORDS COMMITTEE                                                    (6 members: 2 clergy & 4 elders) meets as need                                 Purpose: to review the minutes of the Presbytery and make recommendations to the next stated meeting; to study overtures from the General Assembly; and to provide for the review of session records.  Chairperson, Vacant

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, Elder Tania Anderson Clerk, Elder Norman Hatt