Pastoral Council: Officers

The Officers serve the Parish Pastoral Council by coordinating its meetings and facilitating the implementation of decisions that affect the operation of the Council. In general these include the Council President, a Chairperson, a Vice-Chairperson, and a Secretary. The President, Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, and Secretary function as the Executive Committee of the Council.

1. The Pastor or Parish Life Coordinator (PLC):

As the delegate of the Archbishop who exercises ordinary jurisdiction over the spiritual and temporal affairs of the parish, normally functions as the President of the Council. The Pastor/PLC presides over all council meetings; his/her presence is required.

2. The Chairperson:

1. Organizes and coordinates the activities and process of the Council and assists in preparing the agenda for the Council meetings, together with the Pastor/PLC and other members of the executive committee 
2. Chairs all meetings of the Council 
3. Performs such duties as the Pastor/PLC or the Council may direct, consistent with this office 
4. Holds accountable the members for the implementation of decisions recommended by the Council and approved by the Pastor 

3. The Vice Chair:

1. Assumes all duties of the Chairperson in his/her absence. 
2. Becomes the Chairperson in the event of the Chairperson’s death, disability, resignation, or removal 
3. Is to be fully informed about all Council activities 
4. Performs such duties as the Chairperson or Council may direct, consistent with the office 

4. The Secretary: 

1. Keeps an accurate record of the minutes of all Council meetings for the ongoing work of the Council and the official archival record of the work of the Council for the parish 
2. Provides a copy of the previous meeting’s minutes and next meeting’s agenda to all Council members prior to the next meeting 
3. Maintains the official roster of all Council members and their terms of office 
4. Is responsible for advanced notification and reminders of scheduled meetings as well as special meetings 
5. Reports to the Council all communications and correspondence as directed by the Chairperson or the Council 
6. Performs such duties as the President or Council may direct, consistent with the office 

Source:

Archdiocese of Santa Fe: Parish Pastoral Council Handbook