Clergy and delegates at the Oct. 9 diocesan convention will be electing 18 people to serve on several governing bodies of the diocese, including the Standing Committee and Diocesan Council. The deputation of the 2012 General Convention of the Episcopal Church will also be elected this October.
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The offices are:
Deputation to the 2012 General Convention of the Episcopal Church: Eight deputies will be elected, four clergy and four laypeople.
Standing Committee: Two clergy and two laypersons. One clergy position is for a full three-year term, the other is to fill an unexpired term.
Diocesan Council: One presbyter to be elected to fill an at-large seat for a two-year term.
University Of The South Trustees: One presbyter to be elected for a three-year term.
Diocesan Review Committee: One clergy and one layperson to be elected to serve until July 1, 2011, when new Title IV canons take effect.
Ecclesiastical Court: One clergy and two laypersons to be elected to serve until July 1, 2011, when new Title IV canons take effect.
Nominations need to be received at the diocesan office by Wednesday, July 7. Download a nomination form by clicking here. It is requested that nominees provide a photograph along with their biographical information.
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