Reformed Presbyterian Minutes of Synod 1972

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 115be elected for 1 year; 2 elected for 2 years; and 2 elected for 3 yeaThe nominating committee of Synod would determine the terms ofthose elected in setting up the committee.4. The Chairman of the Coordinating Committee would beelected from Synod's Board of Trustees. The Board would presentnominees to Synod's nominating committee.5. That other members of the committee be chosen from nominationsby Presbyteries to Synod's Nominating Committee, along witha description of abilities (must be ordained members of the denominationin good standing); from which Synod's Nominating Committeewould select nominees to present to Synod for election.6. Those elected to the Coordinating Committee would berequired to attend Synod, and would participate in Synod's Travel Fund.7. Vacancies on the committee occuring during the year bydeath, resignation, or removal, would be filled by the Moderator of theprevious Synod.a. A written request signed by three or more members of theCoordinating Committee for the removal of any member ofthe committee, could be presented to the moderator of theprevious Synod, who would, within two weeks, appointa committee to hear both sides of the case and make a decisionas to the future membership of said committeemember.8. The members of the Coordinating Committee would determinetheir own schedule of meetings. They would also determine what informationthey wUl request from the various boards, committees, andorganizations of the Church.9. The Coordinating Committee would receive requests of thevarious boards, committees, and organizations of the Church whichparticipate in the Budget; evaluate their request in the light of theirneeds, resources, and programs; and recommend a total amountneeded to carry out their programs.They would also recommend the amount Synod would askcongregations to contribute to the Budget.They would estimate the amount that might be expected frominvestments and other sources; and would make any necessary recommendationsfor meeting the Budget as a whole.10. The Coordinating Committee would present a report at thebeginning of the meeting of Synod. The Synod could request revisionsduring the meetings, but not after the fourth full day of sessions.Your Committee:Mr. Louis HutmireRev. Robert MonowDonald McBumey, Ph.D.Rev. Melville W. Martin, Chr.