Council President

RESPONSIBILITIES & EXPECTATIONS

Position: Council President

Reports To: Congregation

Responsibilities & Expectations:

• Provide strong, visible leadership for the Council and the Church.
• Interact with the congregation and maintain an awareness of issues and concerns of the church.
• Set an example for attendance, participation and support re: church related activities.
• Serve as a member of the Executive Committee.
• Collaborate with the pastor, council vice president to develop the agenda for council meetings and to deal with special situations as they arise.
• Chair council meetings.
• Arrange for special committee meetings, task teams and work groups as required to maintain a viable, involved congregation.
• Chair the annual meeting
• Provide advice and assistance to those involved in the work of the church.
• Support as "cheerleader" for those involved in the ministries of the church.
• Establish a good relation with St. Thomas Academy and help lead the joint quarterly meetings of the board.
• Serve as check signer.
• Share with the Council Vice-President, as liaison, support and review activities of all Committees in furthering the mission of the congregation.
• Attend once a year the Standing Committees meetings.
• Enforce the constitution and by-laws of the congregation as embodied in the resolutions of the Voting Membership.
• Appoint special ad-hoc committees as needed.
• Other responsibilities as Council Member