The function of the Nominations/Elections Committee is to nominate congregational members for Session, Church Nominating Committee, Pastor/Associate Pastor Search Committees and any other committees requested by Session. Four non-Session members of the congregation are nominated and elected by the congregation each year to serve on this committee for a one (1) year term.

  Develop procedures for and conduct all elections for church officers according to the Book of Order.

 Recommend to the Session policies and procedures to be followed in planning and administering the election of church officers.

 Solicit recommendations for nominees from the congregation. Meet as a committee to discuss the list of names presented by the congregation (and others the committee may choose to add) so as to verify eligibility and choose a slate (one name per office to be filled.) Be aware of the gender, age and length of church membership on the Session to help keep a healthy mix of members. Contact the individuals the committee would like to nominate to determine if they are willing to serve. Choose and contact additional persons until the slate is "full" and ready for presentation to the congregation.

 Prepare the ballots in accordance with the procedures established by the Session.

 See that the congregation is fully informed of the dates when congregational meetings will be held and the procedure each voter is to follow. Publicize the slate to the congregation via the newsletter, bulletin and/or posters in the narthex.

 Collect and count all votes immediately after each election.

 Establish in advance a policy regarding ballots to be voided.

 Inform the nominees of the results of the election as soon as possible.

 Certify to the pastor the results of each election.

 Richard Lane, Chair
 Robert Simmons