Article 10 - Local Presbytery

Article 10 - Local Presbytery

ARTICLE 10

LOCAL PRESBYTERY


10.1 a) There shall be a Local Presbytery which shall consist of the Minister, his wife, Elders, Deacons and Deaconesses of the Local Assembly



b) Local Ministry Leaders who are not ordained officers shall be co-opted to the Local Presbytery, where applicable but shall not have voting rights.



10.1.2 FUNCTIONS



It shall decide on matters concerning the Local Assembly.



10.1.3 MEETINGS



It shall meet at least once a month.



10.2 LOCAL SECRETARY


There shall be a Local Secretary who shall be an officer or member of the Local Assembly.



10.2.1 FUNCTIONS



(a) He shall take minutes at the meetings of the Local
Presbytery and keep a minutes book.



(b) He shall be responsible to the Presiding Elder.



10.2.2 ELECTION



(a) The Presiding Elder in consultation with the District
Minister shall nominate an officer or a member to be
elected by the Local Presbytery.



(b) The candidate so nominated shall be elected by two-thirds
(2/3) majority votes of the members present and voting.



10.2.3 TERM OF OFFICE


He shall hold office for a term of three (3) years and may be reviewed for further terms.