Committee on Participation and Representation (COPR)

Duties: Advocate for the diversity in participation to include… “race, ethnicity, age, sex, disability, geography, and theological conviction.” [Book of Order F-1.0403] Nominate to the Presbytery persons to fill all vacancies on Presbytery committees; Synod Council representatives; commissioners to Synod and commissioners to General Assembly; and committee chairpersons, except as otherwise provided in the Standing Rules.

Advise the Presbytery regarding the principles of unity and diversity.
Advise Presbytery leadership on a process for welcoming and developing leaders.
Consult with the Presbytery on the employment of personnel in accordance with the principles of unity and diversity [Book of Order F-1.0403].
Publish an annual report of representation on Presbytery leadership and elected commissioners.
COPR is accountable to the Presbytery.

Each member of COPR is assigned to oversee one of these three areas: Leadership Development, Nominating, and Diversity of Representation in service to the presbytery.

Chairperson: Rev. Carlton Rhoden

Meetings: Meetings are scheduled for April & October, with others called as needed.

Skills: Leadership, taking ideas and developing them into processes and programs, administration, organizational abilities, and cultural proficiency.