Council

Council

The Council represents the ministries and congregations of the Presbytery of the Coastlands and has responsibility for the coordination and program of the Presbytery. Consequently, it has the primary responsibility for determining the support needed by member congregations and ministries; engaging in strategic planning; and developing policies for the Presbytery.

Composition

The Council is composed of 7 voting members: the Moderator of the Presbytery and 6 at-large members in 3 equal classes.

The responsibilities of the Council include, but are not limited to:

• leading the Presbytery in discerning and defining the nature of its vision and mission
• serving as the guardian and interpreter of that mission to the Presbytery as a whole
• discerning and communicating the priorities that shape the work of the Presbytery
• acting on behalf of the Presbytery in ways defined in the Manual of Administrative Operations
• nominating to Presbytery candidates for the Committee on Representation
• ensuring clear communication about the work of the Presbytery as a whole
• recommending to the Presbytery the creation or elimination of Presbytery Commissions and Committees; approving the creation of Presbytery Working Groups, teams, or task forces
• hearing proposals from and making proposals to the Trustees regarding budget priorities and to recommend jointly with the Trustees an annual budget for Presbytery
• aiding the Moderator, Presbytery Leaders, and Stated Clerk in planning the Presbytery meeting, including, but not limited to planning and discerning the docket and shaping the worship service in coordination with the Worship Team

Contact the Moderator: Rev. Dr. Glory Thomas