13.1 The NomCom fosters an environment of mutual support, shared mission and commitment to diversity and inclusion by nominating individuals to serve, with their permission, on presbytery committees and commissions considering the gifts, interests, and experiences needed to serve in various roles. The COR also nominates the Presbytery Moderator, Vice Moderator, Stated Clerk, and Treasurer for one-year terms.
13.2 The Nominating Committee consists of nine persons nominated by the Strategic Coordinating Commission and elected by the presbytery. At the last stated meeting of each year, the Strategic Coordinating Commission will nominate for election by the presbytery three members to a new class for the Nominating Committee from among the broad racial, ethnic, generational, gender, disability, geographical, and theological diversity of the presbytery. The membership is divided into three classes with two members from each of the four regions of the presbytery, one member elected at large without regard to region, and with each class consisting of a minister of Word and Sacrament, a female ruling elder, and a male ruling elder. The Executive Presbyter (or designee) shall be consulted about candidates. The EP is an ex-officio member with voice but not vote.
13.3 At the last stated meeting of each year, the committee will nominate for election by presbytery (1) a Presbytery Moderator, Presbytery Vice Moderator, Moderator of Strategic Coordinating Commission, Vice Moderator of Presbytery Council, for one year terms, and (2) members to fill new classes on presbytery committees, commissions, and the Strategic Coordinating Commission giving consideration to the particular skills, abilities, interests, and experiences needed. Nominations to fill vacancies may be made at any meeting of the presbytery.
13.4 When making nominations, the committee will ensure the following principles are followed: (1) representation of the broad theological, racial, ethnic, gender, disability, geographical, and generational diversity of the presbytery, and all other inclusivity requirements of the Book of Order (2) competence of nominees in their area of service, (3) willingness of nominees to work in a collaborative and collegial manner, (4) commitment of nominees to the inclusiveness and diversity of the presbytery, and (5) commitment of nominees to the mission of the presbytery and the Presbyterian Church (USA).
13.5 For purposes of continuity, the Nominating Committee may nominate some persons to serve a second consecutive term on a committee, but ordinarily at least half of the nominated slate for every committee is made up of persons not currently serving on that committee. No person may serve more than six consecutive years on a particular committee. After two terms no person may be reelected to the same committee without a one-year lapse between terms.
13.6 The committee maintains a referral system to identify qualified and interested people to serve the presbytery and maintains records of service to ensure adequate rotation.
13.7 Nominations from the floor are permitted whenever the presbytery conducts an election. However, all nominees shall have agreed to serve and must fulfill the categories of inclusion specified in these Standing Rules. Nominations from the floor must specifically indicate which person nominated by the Nominating Committee is being challenged by the nomination from the floor.
13.8 A vacancy in the Nominating Committee may be filled by election at any meeting of the presbytery upon nomination by the Strategic Coordinating Commission.
13.9 Members of the Nominating Committee serve concurrently on the Committee on Representation.
