Committee Regulations

Following the annual meeting of the General Assembly the Clerk of Assembly will invite the presbyteries to make two nominations from those who are eligible for membership of the General Assembly. Only the presbyteries shall be entitled to submit nominations.

In making their nominations the presbytery will obtain the consent of the persons to be nominated.

The Clerk of Assembly will notify the Commission of Assembly of the persons nominated and prepare an appropriate ballot paper.

The election shall occur at the Commission of Assembly by preferential ballot and the successful candidate will be named as Moderator-Designate of the next General Assembly.

Should the person elected as the Moderator of the next General Assembly for any reason be unable to assume office the current Moderator shall invite the person second in the ballot to accept the position as Moderator of the next General Assembly.

The Moderator shall receive an honorarium of 10% of minimum remuneration and the Trusts Corporation / Board of Investment and Finance shall make suitable financial arrangements to meet the Moderator's expenses during his term of office. It is to be understood that the Moderator may be accompanied by his wife on his official visits.

The Moderator's robes of office shall be provided without personal cost to himself. Accordingly, if the Moderator-Designate is the minister of a charge, an opportunity shall be given to his congregation to help with the provision of these robes, but, if necessary, the Trusts Corporation / Board of Investment and Finance shall meet the expenses.