Nomination for Presbytery Secretary Presbytery Secretary The Regulations require that the Presbytery shall appoint a secretary for such period as up to five years as the Presbytery shall determine (Reg.3.6.2(i)). The Regulations also specify the secretary shall be a confirmed member of the Church and that the duties of the secretary shall include: 3.6.2 (g) (i) Convening meetings, preparing the agenda and keeping a record of all proceedings of the Presbytery; (ii) Attending to all other correspondence on behalf of the Presbytery, including advising affected parties of the decisions of the Presbytery; (iii) Maintaining and having custody of the books and records of the Presbytery, including the roll of the Presbytery, except such as may be assigned to other officers; (iv) Furnishing information and reports to the Synod and Assembly and to other bodies as required; (v) Dealing with property, disciplinary and other matters in accordance with Regulations; The Presbytery of Yarra Yarra in meeting these requirements under regulation has identified the following duties and activities undertaken by the Presbytery Secretary. Presbytery Secretary – Roles and responsibilities Co-ordinating Presbytery Days including preparation of agenda. Co-ordinating Presbytery Standing Committee Meetings including preparation of agenda Preparation of Minutes for PSC and Presbytery meetings Preparation of Presbytery Mail-outs Maintenance of the Presbytery Data Base Secretarial Support for the wider Presbytery Leadership Team Attendance at Presbytery Celebrations as required Co-ordinating the annual election of the Presbytery Leadership Team Facilitating Memorial Minutes Assisting in the development of an effective filing system Remuneration The Presbytery Secretary has a designated office in the Presbytery Office with a desktop computer and IT support provided. Travel costs and Presbytery related phone calls are reimbursed. An honorarium may be paid at the discretion of the Standing Committee. I have read and understood the above * Yes Please click the button below to proceed.