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Regional Executive

Mandate: 
To provide leadership, oversight and guidance to Regional Council for the continuing work of the Region between meetings of Regional Council. The Executive must consist, to the extent possible, of a balance of ministry personnel and lay members who are not ministry personnel.

Membership:

• President (Chair)
• President-Elect
• Past President
• Division Chairs (Division of Finance & Administration, Division of Regional Services and Support, and Division of Ministry Resources)
• Nominations Chair
• UCW Representative
• Representative from Tri Region Staff Support Committee
• Up to three (3) persons added by the Nominating Committee to provide suitable balance or expertise.
• Executive Minister (Executive Assistant to the Executive Minister for minutes and secretarial duties).

Quorum:
Five (5) members

Duties:

• provide for the work of the Region as detailed in the United Church Manual
• meet quarterly, in addition to special meetings as required
• receive reports from Divisions (and Committees as appropriate)
• act on recommendations brought forward to it by Divisions
• recommend to Regional Council, through its annual meeting matters for decision by Regional Council
• ensure communication of decisions made to the wider church in Bermuda-Nova Scotia Region
• consult with General Council Office as required
• the Regional Council is responsible for appointing an Executive to do the continuing work of the Regional Council between regular meetings
• report its actions to the Regional Council for information and for inclusion in the minutes of the Regional Council
• participate in determining priorities for mission and ministry work through Mission and Service
• form appeals committees as needed

Skill/Experience:

• experience in governance in The United Church of Canada
• decision making skills
• communication skills 
• Racial Justice Training 

Accountability/Reporting:
Reporting to the Regional Council on a regular basis. (As often as needed or required.)