PROVINCIAL ELDERS' CONFERENCE (PEC)

PURPOSE: 

To provide leadership based on the priorities of all church ministries & to administer the polity of the province.

BOARD COMPOSITION:  7 members (estimated)

• PEC President - Elected by open ballot at Synod
• 3 Clergy - Elected by nomination at Synod
• (increase of 1 under new proposal)
• 3 Lay - Elected by nomination at Synod
• (increase of 1 under new proposal)

CURRENT ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Administer the call process & appointment procedures.
   
• Develop relationships with & oversee congregations including Quadrennial Reviews.
   
• Provide conflict management support as needed.
   
• Make appointments to boards/commissions/task forces.
   
• Supervise & manage the day-to-day operations of the Province.
   
• Oversee Unity & ecumenical relationships.
   
• Oversee candidacy & clergy development.
   
• Oversee planning & preparation for Synod.
   
• Communicate with Bishops' Conference

Proposed ADDITIONS TO ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
 

• Implement strategic directives of Synod & set plans & priorities for the Board of Cooperative Ministries.
   
• Oversee Board of Cooperative Ministries (BCM) & Provincial Support Services (PSS).
   
• Oversee new church development.
   
• Approve the Provincial Budget.
   
• Allocate available financial resources of the province based on Synod priorities.
   
• Approve financial relief.
   
• Manage, report & communicate progress & successes from Synod directives.