Committee on Representation

The purpose of the Committee on Representation is to be an advocate for diversity and a resource for the just representation of all members and congregations of the presbytery within the life of the presbytery.

 

Committee on Representation Chair(s)

 

The Committee shall:

  • Serve as an advocate for the representation of the full diversity of Presbytery membership, especially those who are currently underrepresented in leadership at the committee and council level: black people, indigenous people, people of color, young adults, people with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ individuals. 

  • Bring awareness of structural inequities to the forefront of all committee and council work and provide support in efforts to dismantle said inequities through anti-racism training, other forms of anti-oppression training, and inroads for continued action and study.

  • Review the performance of Presbytery in its attention to diversity and its thriving; Report annually to the Presbytery and the Synod with recommendations for any needed corrective action.

  • Advise the Nominating Committee on matters of equitable representation and receive reports from said committee on efforts made to represent the full diversity of the Presbytery.

  • Advise the Presbytery on the employment of personnel in accordance with the principles of participation and representation. See F - 1.0403 of the Book of Order.