Who's In the Room: Key People and Roles
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Many people attend General Assembly in service to God.
This course gives an overview of key people and the roles they play.
2. Leadership at the Assembly
2.2. Stated Clerk
The Book of Order states that each council of the church shall elect a clerk. Each clerk serving a session, presbytery, synod, or assembly is called a Stated Clerk. The Stated Clerk of the General Assembly is elected to serve a four-year term during which they are responsible for making the arrangements for the assembly, ensuring good order for the processing of business, and serving as parliamentarian during the meeting of the assembly.
The Rev. Dr. J. Herbert Nelson, II was elected to a second term during the 224th General Assembly (2020).
Election of Rev. Dr. J. Herbert Nelson, II as Stated Clerk at the 222nd General Assembly (2016).