Clerk's Records and Reports Committee holds regional meetings on three or four Saturdays each year (not all committee members have to be at every meeting) to provide for the annual training of clerks of sessions and read and review the session records of all churches within the Presbytery of Northern Kansas. They are also available to assist clerks of session with questions about record and minute-keeping. The committee may also have an additional virtual meeting to plan for the annual Session Record Reviews.

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Commission on Ministry serves as: pastor and counselor to the ministers of word and sacrament, commissioned lay pastors and other pastors and certified Christian educators of the presbytery; facilitators of relations among congregations and between congregations and their pastors working to strengthen their relationships with the Presbytery; and mediators to settle difficulties on behalf of presbytery when possible and expedient. Responsibilities of this commission include providing a liaison to each congregation; recommending actions, and handling business relating to churches and their pastors; conducting Triennial Visits; supporting ministers of word and sacrament, other pastors and Christian educators in

professional growth opportunities and fellowship; and maintaining the Pulpit Supply List. This commission is authorized to act on behalf of the presbytery as outlined in B-2.07.0202 of the Presbytery of Northern Kansas Ecclesiastical Bylaws. They meet approximately monthly as

a commission of the whole and these meetings include up to 4 meetings a year in person and the remainder of their meetings are virtual meetings. Members are also assigned to one of three Area Subcommittees that each meet virtually ordinarily one week prior to the Commission on Ministry meetings. Individual members may also have assignments to complete or church visits to make in-between meetings.

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Committee on Representation has the responsibility to advise the Presbytery regarding the membership of its committees, councils, and other units implementing the principles of participation and inclusiveness to ensure fair and effective representation in the decision-making of the presbytery. They prepare a slate of nominees whose abilities best serve the needs of and who also represent the diversity of the Presbytery. They meet annually either in person or virtually prior to the Fall Presbytery meeting and then virtually as needed to fill vacancies on presbytery committees and related entities.

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Finance Committee has the responsibility to recommend the presbytery's per capita to the Presbytery and to prepare the annual Presbytery budget to submit to the Presbytery. This committee oversees the management of all PNK funds (including mission giving, per capita receipts, funds accrued from the sale of property, investment funds, etc.) and is responsible for the transparent reporting of the financial picture of PNK to the presbytery. This committee ordinarily meets virtually approximately monthly but may meet in person once a year.

 

Permanent Judicial Commission consists of seven members (elders and ministers) serving in three classes of six-year terms. This commission meets as needed and is guided by the Rules of Discipline (Book of Order D-4.0100) as it hears and acts on judicial cases filed within the Presbytery.

 

Personnel and Office Administration Committee conducts annual evaluations and reviews of all compensated staff of the Presbytery. Members of this committee also assist the General Presbyter in the oversight of the Presbytery Office, hiring and supervising the Presbytery staff and contract laborers, updating staff job descriptions, seeing that the Presbytery is in compliance with A.A./E.E.O. policies, and ensuring that the Presbytery

Personnel Policies are practiced and updated as needed. The committee meets as needed, often virtually, but also meets annually in person with staff. Other meetings are scheduled as necessary and/or helpful.

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Preparation 4 Ministry Committee has responsibility for care and oversight of inquirers and candidates for minister of word and sacrament and individuals preparing to become commissioned lay pastors or authorized pulpit supply. Furthermore, this committee has responsibility for the training and development of individuals preparing to become commissioned lay pastors or authorized pulpit supply. Ordinarily, this committee meets virtually monthly but meets in person as needed. Members of the committee also conduct interviews with individual candidates in various locations as needed.

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Presbytery Council provides oversight of the entire life of the Presbytery, evaluating its effectiveness and developing short- and long-range plans for its life and mission. It monitors the budget throughout the year and authorizes amendments to the budget as recommended by the Finance Committee. It is made up of ten at-large members as well as the Presbytery moderator and vice moderator. Presbytery Council meets on a monthly basis ordinarily virtually with one or two in person meetings annually.

Presbytery Meetings and Events Committee plans for each quarterly Stated Meeting of the Presbytery of Northern Kansas, which includes providing the docket and making arrangements for worship and program. They also review and evaluate each Stated meeting. Furthermore, the committee serves as the coordinating body for presbytery training/education programs, working with other entities planning specific events. The

committee meets quarterly to plan for upcoming presbytery meetings and schedules additional meetings as needed. Meetings are ordinarily held virtually, and this committee may meet annually in person.

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Property Committee receives all requests from churches to sell, mortgage or otherwise encumber church property, and recommends appropriate action to Presbytery Council. Furthermore, this committee oversees property for which the Presbytery is responsible and makes recommendations regarding such property to Presbytery Council. The Property Committee is tasked with advising the Presbytery Council regarding the use of those funds of the presbytery which accrue from the sale of property and for making good stewardship and mission decisions regarding property issues both for the presbytery and for local congregations. This committee meets as needed ordinarily virtually.

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Resource Center Committee in partnership with the Program and Resource Coordinator, is responsible for maintaining, updating, and promoting the usage of the Resource Center and encouraging the use of these resources in training and education. This committee previews

materials which are purchased for the Resource Center. They ordinarily meet virtually four times each year.

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