# 12 — Moderator

*Mayflower Church Position Description | **12 — Moderator***

*Governance Position*

## Role Summary

<table id="bkmrk-purposepreside-over-"><tbody><tr><td>**Purpose**</td><td>Preside over all business meetings of the Church, ensuring orderly proceedings, fair participation, and proper adherence to parliamentary procedure.</td></tr><tr><td>**Accountable To**</td><td>Congregation</td></tr><tr><td>**Term of Service**</td><td>3 years; may be an Elder; minimum biannual meetings</td></tr><tr><td>**Selection Process**</td><td>Nominated by Nominating Team, elected by Church Members</td></tr><tr><td>**Time Commitment**</td><td>5-10 hours/year</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Qualifications

Church Member in good standing; well versed in parliamentary procedures and Roberts Rules of Order.

## Key Responsibilities

- Preside over all business meetings of the Church
- Be well versed in parliamentary procedures
- Conduct the business meetings of the Church in an orderly fashion according to Roberts Rules of Order

## Training &amp; Support

Roberts Rules of Order training, meeting facilitation resources

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*A signed acknowledgment is required when a member accepts this role.*

*The source .docx (including signature block) is attached to this page.*

*Position Descriptions | Mayflower Church | April 2026*