Who's In the Room: Key People and Roles

2.3. Corresponding Members

Also offering leadership throughout the assembly are individuals who, by nature of their office, are identified as Corresponding Members of the assembly. These persons include former Co/Moderators, seminary presidents, heads of church’s agencies, synod executives, associate/assistant stated clerks, and others. Members of advisory and advocacy committees also serve as corresponding members, enabling them to advocate for important issues and raise concerns. All corresponding members are entitled to speak to items of business directly related to their work, but they may not vote.