# 14 — Nominating Team Member

*Mayflower Church Position Description | **14 — Nominating Team Member***

*Governance Position*

## Role Summary

<table id="bkmrk-purposeprayerfully-f"><tbody><tr><td>**Purpose**</td><td>Prayerfully fill the Church slate of Boards and Officers, matching the needs of the Church with the gifts of the Membership.</td></tr><tr><td>**Accountable To**</td><td>Congregation</td></tr><tr><td>**Term of Service**</td><td>Ongoing while serving on Servants Council; composed of Servants Council members; annual + as needed meetings</td></tr><tr><td>**Selection Process**</td><td>Automatic membership by virtue of serving on Servants Council</td></tr><tr><td>**Time Commitment**</td><td>10-15 hours/year (concentrated before October meeting)</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Qualifications

Must be an active member of the Servants Council.

## Key Responsibilities

- Present a slate of candidates for all elective offices and Boards at the October meeting
- Make this slate available for distribution at the morning worship service two weeks prior to the meeting
- Present nominations at any legal meeting called by the Clerk for any vacancies that may have occurred
- Have the acceptance of nominees before submitting their names

## Training &amp; Support

Discernment resources, spiritual gifts assessment tools, knowledge of bylaws requirements

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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*