MINUTES COMMITTEE ON THE OFFICE OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY September 19-21, 2017 Presbyterian Center Louisville, KY

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1 MINUTES COMMITTEE ON THE OFFICE OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY September 19-21, 2017 Presbyterian Center Louisville, KY Tuesday, September 19, 2017 The meeting of the Committee on the Office of the General Assembly (COGA) and the Philadelphia Historical Society Board (PHS) was convened at the Galt House Hotel, at 2:00 p.m. by COGA Moderator, Barbara Gaddis. Lynn Hargrove led the opening worship. Roll Call The following persons present for all or part of the conference call were: WELCOME & CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL COGA Members: Barbara Gaddis, Moderator Wilson Kennedy, Vice Moderator Andy James Marsha Zell Anson Mark Boyd Eliana Maxim Carol McDonald Stephanie Anthony Denise Anderson, Co-Moderator of the 222 nd General Assembly (2016) Jan Edmiston, Co-Moderator of the 222 nd General Assembly (2016) Leon Lovell-Martin Lynn Hargrove Kathy Matsushima Marcia Mount Shoop J. Herbert Nelson II, Ex Officio PHS Board Members George Abdos, Chair Ernest Higginbotham William Leonard Ben Chandler

2 2 Jane Carol William Marshall Steve Grace Michael Livingston Joan Bergsteinggson OGA Louisville Staff: Tricia Dykers Koening Laurie Griffiths Tom Hay Jerry VanMarter Cora Brown Kerry Rice Brunhilda Williams-Curington Robina Winbush Jake Souder PHS Philadelphia Staff: Beth Hessel Nancy Taylor Fred Tannenbaum Kim Shirey John Wood Takiyah Cuyler Lorraine Brown Way Forward Commission Mark Hostetler, Moderator Matthew Eardley The Committee on the Office of the General Assembly reviewed the proposed meeting agenda, and APPROVAL OF AGENDA VOTED to approve the proposed agenda, as presented at today s meeting. The Committee on the Office of the General Assembly reviewed the proposed meeting minutes, and MINUTES APPROVAL VOTED to approve all minutes as presented.

3 3 Moderator Gaddis gave her report requested that COGA members sign their ethics policy and return to recorder by end of day. The Co-Moderators report is attached to the minutes. Co- Moderator Anderson gave highlights of their report. The Stated Clerk gave highlights of trips, focus and vision for his term up to this point. COGA MODERATOR REPORT CO-MODERATORS OF 222 ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY REPORT REPORT OF THE STATED CLERK Meeting recessed for 15 minutes Meeting Reconvened with Overview of OGA utilizing staffing chart. Each Director explained how their units operated. MEETING RECESS OGA EDUCATIONAL SESSION Tom Hay GAMS Beth Hessel PHS largest protestant archive in the country written report is attached Jerry VanMarter Communications written report is attached Rev. Robina Winbush Ecumenical & Ecclesial EEC Kerry Rice - Mid Council Ministries Kerry Rice - The Office of the Stated Clerk - Q&A to the respective area o Shared PHS strategic Plan o Beth Hessel Report of the PHS Exec. Dir. Written report is attached to this report o Report from George Abdo, PHS Board Chair Board Member Nominees Michael Livingston William Yoo William Leonard (Information and candidates on report B-03 which is attached). The board is down to 14 members and desperately needs to recruit new members The Committee on the Office of the General Assembly reviewed the report on the proposed board nominees and JOINT PLENARY WITH PHS BOARD APPROVAL OF 3 NEW BOARD MEMBERS FOR PHS BOARD

4 4 VOTED to approve the three (3) above stated nominees to become members of the PHS Board. Joint members read over the Notes on Covenant of Understanding between PHS & COGA (Item B- 06 attached to minutes) This is a delegated board with authority to oversee PHS. CONVERSATION ON COVENANT OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN PHS & COGA The Committee on the Office of the General Assembly reviewed the covenant of understanding and the notes and VOTED to affirm the covenant of understanding for the next three (3) years. The Committee acknowledged the birthdays of Laurie Griffiths and Lorraine Brown. Evening Closing worship was led by Kathy Matsushima ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF BIRTHDAYS EVENING CLOSING WORSHIP Meeting recessed at 5:532 pm by Moderator Gaddis MEETING RECESSED FOR EVENING The COGA Meeting Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017 The Committee on the Office of the General Assembly Meeting reconvened at 8:35 am by Moderator Gaddis in Conference Rooms A&B at Presbyterian Center. Report from GACEIR by Kathy Matsushima & Robina Winbush Starting work around intentional bias and antiracism Interaction with community at Stony Point. MEETING RECONVENE REPORTS OF COGA MEMBERS SERVING ON OTHER GA COMMITTEES PHS Board Liaison report Margaret Elliott written & attached PMA Audit Cmte. report Stephanie Anthony working on several audits Audit Cmte. sessions are closed because quite a lot of info is personnel related thus needs to be closed.

5 5 COGA Leadership Meeting report from Newark is to start putting together long-range planning for 223 rd GA. Will be approaching this GA differently. No other reports at this time At 8:55 Meeting recessed to attend morning chapel. Meeting Reconvened at 9:50 am by Moderator Gaddis and then placed Vice Moderator Kennedy in the Chair. WCRC report by Robina Winbush This meeting happens every 7 years. Pre-conference meeting June 28-29, 2017 Plenary began on June 30, 2017 Get PowerPoint from Jake Watched the presentation of Jeanneke Rev. Winbush sent out the link of her presentation of Public Witness Cmte. highlights Election of new president. For more information go to: Big Tent Reflections Theme: Race, Reconciliation, Reformation Attendance: approximately 600 Good crowd 2 nd time to be on a college campus Was able to stay within budget MEETING RECESSED MEETING RECONVENED WCRC REPORT BIG TENT REFLECTIONS 1 st Plenary Local pastors to offer their conversation in forum setting o Was positive to offer journeys to churches in the area o Lesson learned from presbytery hosting both Big Tent and upcoming GA was Positive experience now have a cadre of volunteers for GA and great excitement o Question about childcare for upcoming GA do not offer childcare offer reimbursement by established guidelines to attendees that qualify

6 6 o Worship leadership & worship time was a High Time in the Lord o Workshop leaders need to be present not skyped or Zoomed in Update on staffing rationale and Personnel Searches o The Manager of Admin. Cora Brown gave overview from document on the packet D-03 and org chart B-00 o Open positions Gave current open positions as of today o Gave filled positions as of today o OGA has an Intern, Madeline Hart-Andersen UPDATE ON STAFFING RATIONALE AND PERSONNEL ISSUES The Committee on the Office of the General Assembly reviewed the documents presented and VOTED to approve current staffing rationale and organizational chart included in meeting papers. Important to create space to build relationships & trust need the space to ask questions at next joint meeting need to build a relationship Still a question about accountability why does PHS Board send their minutes to the GA? Should that be the case? That is a structural issue. Beginning to start a relationship by holding a retreat in January 2018 for OGA in Louisville and PHS in Philadelphia. Is there a summary of the history of the issues between COGA and PHS? o Complicated layered complexities but nothing written struggles about unconscious biases o Should there be conversation to explain what did happen? o Determine a way to go forward accepting what has happened and that it may never be resolved o PHS is a central part of narrative of the Office of the General Assembly DEBRIEF OF JOINT SESSION WITH PHS BOARD

7 7 o Diversity is a major issue for PHS board members question needs to be brought to the table for various reasons seems to be a need to keep white & privileged o In order for the church to do better going forward there needs to be a name associated with the elephant in the room. o History is the conversation being raised in this room today Is the PHS Board a governance board or a fund-raising board? And the PHS board then wondered who are we? Who does COGA want that board to be. Covenant was established to start that conversation. o The PHS Board was established to be a fundraising board because it became apparent that funds were needed but over time a vacuum has been created and the PHS Board kind of filled that vacuum. o Probably the leadership from COGA/Stated Clerk/leadership from PHS Board possible person is Steve Grace and maybe a newer member Michael Livingston Action Item: Meeting with PHS Board Leadership by COGA leadership with additions and report back at the Spring 2018 meeting. Meeting recessed for 15 minutes by Vice Moderator Kennedy. Meeting Reconvened at 11:22 am by Vice Moderator Kennedy. o OGA draft budget John Wood & Takiyah Cuyler Is attached as D-08a. o Balance sheet highlights o Major Budget Issues o 70% of Presbyteries pay 100% of billed Per Capita o Look at slide OGA expects to be under expense by 5% by end of 2017 MEETING RECESSED MEETING RECONVENED OGA BUDGET DISCUSSION o Per Capita Budget is attached as D-08b Church does have an abundance

8 8 o denomination has funds Initiatives by The Stated Clerk o Hands & Feet o Training Institute - If more funds might it include ruling elders thinks it currently includes teaching elders no history is known no instruction given o Diversity Capacity o Utilizing space in the center at 100 Witherspoon St. o Cannot approach budget from position of scarcity (cost control) obligated to extend ourselves at least to break even o The Stated Clerk has offered an opportunity to re-focus/retool/look outside the box for solutions o Is this budget enough this is a balanced budget there are reserves o Current Per capita rate is $7.50 for o $3.00 increase on Per Capita proposed for o Mid Council Relations have a large place in this budget o OGA office will need to assist the Mid Councils o The center of the church is not 100 Witherspoon it is the communities of the church o How will this be communicated to Mid Councils for a win-win & are excited about being engaged o Use technology for Stated Clerk to reach out to congregations The Committee on the Office of the General Assembly Recess for lunch at Noon by Vice Moderator Kennedy LUNCH

9 9 Meeting reconvened at 1:00 pm by Vice Moderator Kennedy Further discussion about per Capita dollars in Per Capita Budget MEETING RECONVENE CONTINUATION OF OGA BUDGET DISCUSSION Would be better to hear about positives introduce comprehensive plan including all caucuses (vision first) and then speak about Per Capita increase (the cost - later). Plenary E - Continuation of Committee Reports PMA debrief. Wilson Kennedy: Because PMA has had a series of closed meetings there is nothing to report PLENARY E CONTINUATION OF COMMITTEE REPORTS Teresa Waggener and Amanda Craft reported Immigration Work Updates The Stated Clerk spoke about possibility of Sanctuary in the building and possibly the city All Agency Review Committee Debra Block (via conference call) Document E-01 Announcement in August from AAR & WFC that they would not be recommending a merger of OGA & PMA. They both have distinct differences, tasks. Felt that announcement would relieve stress so that agencies could do their missions and work. Will be getting from Eric Bean - subcommittee a new openness for 2 headings Wish to have reflections Kerry has and will distribute. Beginning to see committee s responsibility as less a product and more a process and assessment Looking to have open conversation time with Dave Davis next month(october) with Mid Councils. Conference call closed in prayer by Moderator Gaddis.

10 10 Vision Update: Lisa Juica conference call Meeting in churches January 2018 should have a Vision Statement Could you give comments from listening sessions Social justice Community/witness Surprising response What is on your heart? More a cry of lament. Many places where Cmte. members are asking the questions and sparking energy in the denomination Way Forward Commission members in attendance Debrief of COGA Coordinating Cmte. & Way Forward Commission Lunch Attached is the Mid Term Report from the Way Forward Commission. How do you prepare commissioners to get background information before being placed into their committees to be informed. From joint lunch yesterday how to get information disseminated How much sway does the COGA Coordinating Cmte have that they can ensure that everything is done with the utmost care and that the current Moderators could invoke the provision to have previous commissioners from 3 years back be appointed as Moderators of Committees... Vision 20-20/AAR/WFC will work where possible to offer recommendations jointly. Visual reference of all agencies org charts with pictures and names Encourage selection of commissioners very early so that training can take place earlier

11 11 Moved and Second that COGA enables Barb/J. J. Herbert/Wilson to write a letter to WFC affirming the actions from their September 18 th meeting. Amend to postpone to tomorrow morning (Thursday, September 21, 2017) at 10:30 am. Amendment Carried. Amended motion to Postpone Definitely to tomorrow morning (Thursday, September 21, 2017) at 10:30 am discuss writing a letter WFC affirming the actions from their September 18 th meeting. Carried. The five conversations for collaborative Way Forward as opposed to Way forward telling the church what should be the Way Forward: 1. Shared Services 2. Institutional culture 3. Communications & integration 4. Usage of vacant Building space 5. Working together engaging diverse voices what obligations Action Item: The Stated Clerk is recommending the election of Assistant and Associate Stated Clerks per document E-05 ELECTION OF ASSISTANT AND ASSOCIATE STATED CLERKS Moved and Second COGA will forward the Assistant & Associate Clerks recommendation to the 223 rd GA. Motion Carried Unanimously The Vice Moderator spoke about the forming of the Mid Council Working Group he explained the formation of the new working group. Recess at 3:10 pm. To Break out into small groups from 3:45 to 5:00 pm. COGA in Executive session from 5:00 6:30pm Entire meting group and OGA staff went to Salmon Bake at home of Jerry VanMarter. FORMATION OF COGA MID COUNCIL WORKING GROUP MEETING RECESSED TO BREAK INTO SMALL GROUPS COGA IN EXECUTIVE SESSION DINNER

12 12 Thursday Morning September 21, 2017 Reconvened at 8:45am by Moderator Gaddis COGA Back into Executive Session Reconvened at 10:10 am Worship led by Rev. Leon Lovell-Martin Report out of Exec. Session Session 1 Evaluation of the Stated Clerk s 1 st year Session 2 Discussed personnel issues as they related to PMAB Governance Task Force and OGA MEETING RECONVENED EXECUTIVE SESSION MEETING RECONVENED MORNING WORSHIP REPORT OUT FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION 223 rd GA report from T. Hay for St. Louis MO PowerPoint attached. 223 rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY UPDATE 70% of presbyteries send the minimum of delegates to past Gas. Conversation with the Stated Clerk regarding issues about having GA in St. Louis, MO It is racially, statistically and numerically impossible to sustain this church if it stays as is which is: 91% Caucasian. Drawn into the context, growth, development and health of this particular city contextual reality of the city. Not only an issue of race but also an opportunity to engage in radical discipleship. Tom presented 4 questions about holding a meeting in St. Louis 1. How do we engage local community interests in St. Louis in this conversation? 2. HHow do we ensure that African Americans and other marginalized and all people of color are safe? 3. HHow do we most strategically leverage our voice for justice?

13 13 4. HHow do we best stand in solidarity with those in St. Louis who are engaged in this struggle? Moved & Second that the COGA Committee affirm our intention to hold the 223 rd General Assembly of the PCUSA in June 2018 in St. Louis, MO and we believe that GOD has led us to this place at this time. MOTION CARRIED. Moved and Second that we encourage all Presbyterians to join us engaging in service and justice opportunities prior to, during and following the 223 rd General Assembly. MOTION CARRIED. Moved and Second to invite a small group of people to join us in doing community based training and engagements. MOTION CARRIED. Originally St. Louis was a first opportunity but given circumstances it has become a way to go forward. Request for action: Moved & second Per Diem D-06 Change policy to $55.00 per day. Motion Carried Moved & second to amend the policy for room reimbursement D-07. Motion Carried Action item: Need to appoint group to receive requests for dependent care funds. Action item: Need to appoint group for TSADs Co-Moderator Anderson just received a message from the Moderator of the Giddings-Lovejoy Presbytery that she is about to issue a press statement affirming the 223 rd GA in St. Louis, MO. Press statement attached. Motion from yesterday (Wednesday, September 20, 2017) that was Postponed Definitely to Thursday at 10:30 AM. MOTION REGARDING AFFIRMATION OF WFC Motion was:

14 14 Amended motion to Postpone Definitely to tomorrow morning (Thursday, September 21, 2017) at 10:30 am decision about writing a letter of affirmation to WFC. Moved and Second that COGA enables Barb/J. J. Herbert/Wilson to write a letter to WFC affirming the actions from their September 18 th meeting. Motion Lost Moved & Second to affirm the work of the WFC, AAR and the Vision this far and COGA is holding them in prayer. MOTION CARRIED. According to the COGA manual for those persons who are rotating off the committee there needs to be a committee formed - the committee will be Members: Carol McDonald/Marcia Mount Shoop & Eliana Maxim. New COGA member Rev. Luis Jose Ocasio Torres from PR Developmental Psychologist and Pastor nominated and appointed to open position on Committee Of the General Assembly (COGA). COMMITTEE FOR MEMBERS ROTATING FROM COGA ANNOUNCEMENTS Other Announcements Having no further business before the Committee on the Office of the General Assembly there was a Motion to adjourn Motion Carried. Meeting adjourned at 11:50 am on Thursday, September 21, 2017 MEETING ADJOURNED Respectfully submitted, Brunhilda Williams-Curington Recorder

15 MINUTES COMMITTEE ON THE OFFICE OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY COORDINATING COMMITTEE CONFERENCE CALL TUESDAY, JANUARY 30, 2018 Item A-03b COGA February 6-8, 2018 The Meeting of the Committee on the Office of the General Assembly (COGA) Coordinating Committee was convened by Barb Gaddis, Moderator of the committee, via Zoom video conference at 2:00 pm ET. Barbara asked Wilson Kennedy, Vice-Moderator of COGA, to moderate the rest of the meeting as she was ill. Carol McDonald opened the meeting in prayer. The following members of COGA were on the call: Barbara Gaddis Wilson Kennedy Carol McDonald Mark Boyd J. Herbert Nelson, II, ex officio (joined in progress) Welcome and Call to Order Opening Prayer Roll Call The following Office of the General Assembly (OGA) staff were present: Cora Brown Kerry Rice The committee reviewed the draft of the COGA agenda for the February 6-8, 2018, meeting in St. Louis. A minor adjustments were made. Motion to approve and recommend d to the full COGA, seconded, and passed. Wilson presented the proposed list of future meeting dates for COGA: September 25-27, 2018 in Louisville (with PMAB) February 4-6, 2019 TBD April 23-25, 2019 (possibly in Philadelphia with PHSB) September 25-27, 2019 in Louisville (with PMAB) February 2020 April 2020 (in Louisville with PHSB?) COGA Agenda Future COGA Meetings Wilson stated that the new schedule assumes one additional meeting per year starting in 2019, in part to be able to have more face to face time in which to deal with some of the challenges posed by proposals coming to the assembly. It would also require a change to COGA s Manual of Operations. Carol McDonald will review the manual and bring any necessary proposed changes to the meeting next week. Motion to approve the list of future meetings dates and recommend to the full COGA, seconded, and passed.

16 MINUTES COMMITTEE ON THE OFFICE OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY COORDINATING COMMITTEE CONFERENCE CALL TUESDAY, JANUARY 30, 2018 Wilson also presented a draft schedule for COGA s activities at the upcoming 223 rd General Assembly (2018). It will include an orientation meeting on Friday the 15 th, as well as an opportunity for COGA s Strategy Team (those coordinating work in committees) to meet nightly with OGA leadership, platform leaders, and trackers. Motion to approve the list of COGA meetings during GA and recommend to the full COGA, seconded, and passed. There being no further business, the meeting was closed with prayer by Mark Boyd at 2:45 pm ET. COGA Schedule at the 223 rd General Assembly (2018) Meeting Adjourned Respectfully Submitted, Kerry Rice

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21 Item B-06 COGA February 6-8, 2018 Board Bios New Candidates January 2018 Susan Aggarwal, (Wayne, PA) Professionally, for 25 years, she worked the healthcare field. During that time, she held various management positions including the director of a $17 million segment of the SmithKline Clinical Laboratory business. This required operational expertise during several mergers, renegotiating contracts, implementing new procedures and policies, working with diverse groups, and building consensus. She has a B.S. and M.S. in Medical Technology and an MBA from Pepperdine University in California. While in California, I was a Board Member of our Employee Credit Union for 3 years and President of the Board of Directors for the local chapter of the American Heart Association. Since moving to Pennsylvania from California in 1995, she has shifted her focus from business management to an expanded attitude of volunteerism. She loves history and is a member of the Chester County Historical Society where she has held several volunteer positions including that of a docent for their collections and exhibits. Susan also works as a tour guide for a private company, giving tours of historic Philadelphia and Valley Forge. In addition, she also serves on the Delaware Valley Council of the Presbyterian Historical Society. Susan is an active member of the Wayne Presbyterian Church where she has served as a Deacon and Elder. Of particular note has been her work as chair of the CityLights committee Wayne s SW Philadelphia mission. Susan has recently served on the campaign committee for the 300 th Anniversary of the Presbytery of Philadelphia, helping to raise over $350,000; funds that will go to support local mission throughout the Philadelphia Presbytery. Rainey, Virginia F. (State College, PA) Position: Historian (Ph.D in history, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill); author of Stewards of our Heritage: A History of the Presbyterian Historical Society (2002)--the first comprehensive history of the Presbyterian Historical Society. Board Service: Clerk of Session, State College PC; served on the Committee on the Office of the General Assembly from , COGA representative to the board of The Presbyterian Historical Society ( ). Currently a member of the PHS Advisory Board. Church Service: Stated Clerk, Presbytery of Huntingdon. Current member of State College (Pennsylvania) Presbyterian Church: Elder.

22 Item B-02a COGA February 6-8, 2018 Tomasko, Mark D. (New York, N.Y.) Position: long-retired corporate attorney; general counsel of Esselte Business Systems Inc. (Fortune 500 Co.) in the mid-1980s, until it was taken private around Collector, author, and researcher best known as an historian of bank note engraving, and have done many exhibitions, written numerous articles, a book, and a major exhibition catalog, and have given many talks on the subject. Latest exhibition was Images of Value: the Artwork Behind U.S. Security Engraving 1830s 1980s (see NY Times story The Secret Art History on Your Money ). Also collects New York City history, printing history, and other topics. Education: Yale B.A., 1970; Univ. of Pa. J.D., Board Experience: currently on the board of the American Numismatic Society (NYC), the scholarly numismatic organization in the U.S., and chair of the Audit Committee. Former board member of the Grolier Club (NYC), the oldest book organization in the U.S. Church Service: current member and former Elder, Trustee, and Deacon of The Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church (NYC). Currently active in outreach matters at FAPC, including membership on the Committee on the Homeless and the Mission Partner Committee. Greatgrandson of a Presbyterian Missionary to Utah in the 1880s 1890s, J. A. L. Smith.

23 FOR INFORMATION OGA Staffing Report Item B-10 COGA February 6-8, 2018 Ministry Area MCM EEM MCM CWM CWM MCM MCM MCM MCM CWM CWM EEM MCM CWM Posted Positions Director of Mid Council Ministries Manager of Ecumenical Relations Networking, Resource Development and Education Program Assistant for Application and Committee Support Registration Assistant for GAMS (General Assembly Meeting Services) Filled Positions Program Assistant - Assistant Registrar, GAMS-Miguel Rosa Morales Manager of Judicial Process and Social Witness-Flor Velez Diaz Manager for Call Process Support-Jihyun Oh Associate Director, Mid Council Relations-Tricia Dykers-Koenig Associate Director,Constitutional Interpretation-Laurie Griffith Term Contract -COLA(Committee on Local Arrangements) - Emma Dobson Term Contract - COLA(Committee on Local Arrangements) - Kathleen M. Henrion Term Contract-PT-Mary Gene Boteler Term Contract - PT-Doska Ross Pending Manager of General Assembly Business-interviewing candidates Page 1 of 2

24 OGA New Hire Report 2017-Present Last Name First Name Gender Race Job Title FLSA Unit Area Status Category Hire Date 1 Van Marter Jerry Male White Professional EX OGA EEM Active Term FT 3/8/17 2 Choi Luke Male Asian Manager Korean- EX OGA MCM Active Reg FT 3/27/17 Speaking Councils Support 3 Pitcher Jennifer Female White Term-Professionals EX OGA CWM Active Term FT 5/22/17 4 Ross Doska Female White Professional EX OGA MCM Active Term FT 6/9/17 5 Shiley Kim Female White Director of Development EX OGA PHS Active Reg FT 7/17/17 6 Hart-Andersen Madeline Female White Term-Administrative Support NE OGA MCM Active Term PT 7/31/17 7 Boteler Mary Female White Term-Professionals EX EX OGA EEM Active Term PT 8/21/17 8 Culp Jayne Female White Senior Adm Assistant NE OGA MCM Active Reg FT 9/18/17 9 Koenig Patricia Female White Associate for Mid Council Relations EX OGA MCM Active Reg FTe 9/18/17 10 LaGrone Nikisha Female Two or more raterm-administrative Support NE OGA PHS Active Term PT 10/30/17 11 Figliuolo Cecilia Female White Term-Administrative Support NE OGA PHS Active Term PT 10/30/17 12 Oh Jihyun Female Asian Manager Call Process Support EX OGA MCM Active Reg PT 11/6/17 13 Heuser Martha Female Asian Professional NE OGA PHS Active Term FT 11/27/17 14 Moralez Miguel RosaMale Hispanic Program Assistant EX OGA CWM Active Term PT 1/11/18 15 Dobson Emma Female White Professional EX OGA CWM Active Term PT 1/16/18 16 Henrion Kathleen Female White Professional EX OGA CWM Active Term PT 1/16/18 17 Velez Diaza Flor Female Hispanic Professional EX OGA MCM Active Reg FT 1/25/18 Page 2 of 2

25 GA 223 Overtures Item E-04 COGA February 6-8, 2018 Title 001 On Amending G to Resolve a Conflict Between the Book of Order and the Laws of Some States 002 On Developing a Letter to Accompany the Confession of Belhar 003 On Amending G to Clarify the Responsibility of the Presbytery 004 On Amending Portions of the Directory for Worship 005 On Adding G , Administrative Personnel Association (APA) 006 On Directing the Board of Pensions and the Foundation to Divest from Fossil Fuel and Actively Invest in Securities that Focus in Renewable Energy Presbytery (Concurrences) New Covenant (De Cristo, Grand Canyon) New Castle (Mid Kentucky, De Cristo, Wabash Valley) Santa Fe (De Cristo, SE Illinois, Grand Canyon) Santa Fe (De Cristo, Wabash Valley) Central Nebraska (Cascades, Indian Nations, Prospect Hill, De Cristo, Great Rivers, North Central Iowa) Hudson River (Boston, De Cristo, Heartland, Northern NY, SE Illinois, Wabash Valley, Mid- Kentucky, Nat. Cap., NW Coast, Pitts, San Jose, Shenandoah,) Comments adds "unless state law requires otherwise" to the end of trust clause. Creates a task force for a "US accompanying letter" 7 PC(U.S.A.) members from the fields of theology, social ethics, ethnic and racial history, law and/or philosophy, capable of contributing to a concise but comprehensive statement to be presented for approval to the 224th General Assembly (2020); and invite as many as four other Reformed and/or Full Communion churches to nominate (single) representatives to serve on the task force Current paragraph describes Presbytery's role as counselor to ordered ministers, but appears to limit responsibilities just to those who are working in congregations. 10 items Baptism, Lord's Supper, Household worship, spiritual direction; etc.

26 Title 007 On Establishing a Grant to Develop Resources to Educate Entities Regarding Serious Mental Illness Issues. 008 On Adding to the GA Divestment List All Companies that Meet Specific Listed Criteria. 009 On Amending D Regarding the Definition of Offense 010 On Responding to the Current Syrian Crisis 011 On Amending G with Additional Language. 012 On Amending G-6.04e to Require Two-Thirds Affirmative Vote to Amend the Constitution. 013 On Calling for an Immediate Moratorium on All Executions. GA 223 Overtures Item E-04 COGA February 6-8, 2018 Presbytery (Concurrences) Mission (Santa Fe, Tres Rios, West Jersey, De Cristo, New Covenant, Chicago, SE Illinois, Grand Canyon, Wabash Valley) East Tenn. (De Cristo, Milwaukee, Twin Cities, Wabash Valley) North Alabama (de Cristo, Grand Canyon) Comments... Establish a $250,000 grant to be used to implement the provisions of this Overture.... to develop plans of action and resources that will be used by presbyteries, congregations and seminaries of the PC(USA) to further educate these entities within PC(USA) regarding serious mental illness issues with the intent to provide a foundation for action within the denomination. Criteria: a. Appears on most recent Carbon Underground 200 list; b. Derives more than 50% of its annual revenue from extraction, production and distribution of fossil fuels; c. Has not reduced its combined product and production carbon footprint by 2.5% per year from 2005 levels, consistent with the Paris Agreement goal... An act or omission prohibited by the council of authority s duly adopted Sexual Misconduct Policy and/or Child and Youth Protection Policy shall be considered contrary to the Scriptures or Constitution of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), and therefore an offense for purposes of these rules. Presbytery of the Stop the killing Cascades Work for reconciliation (Chicago, New Alleviate the suffering Castle, Covenant Deepen our Partnership with Syrian Christians (S), de Cristo, Nat. Cap., Wabash Valley) Tropical Florida (de Cristo, Central Florida, Wabash Valley) Inland Northwest (de Cristo, Grand Canyon) Greater Atlanta (de Cristo, Grand Canyon, Wabash Valley) Concerning laboring outside bounds: When ministers... are called to a validated ministry within the bounds of another presbytery, permission to labor outside the bounds of the presbytery of membership and within the bounds of the presbytery where the ministry is located shall be obtained from both presbyteries..." Of the presbyteries.

27 Title 014 On Engagement with the Issue of Climate Change. 015 Amending G and D d When Former Ministers of the Word and Sacrament who Renounced Jurisdiction While Being Accused in a Disciplinary Case Wish to Work for the PC(USA) Again. 016 On an Initiative to Repair Critical Infrastructure Needs of the Churches and Properties in the Historic Native American and Alaskan Native Mission Field of the PC(USA). 017 On Amending G to Allow Congregations to Elect Individuals as Ruling Elders without Requiring Them to Assume a Seat on the Session 018 On Appointing a Team to Review the Current Per Capita Based System of Funding the Ministry of Councils Higher Than the Session. 019 On Amending G Regarding Renunciation of Jurisdiction. GA 223 Overtures Item E-04 COGA February 6-8, 2018 Presbytery (Concurrences) New Covenant (de Cristo, Grand Canyon, Wabash Valley) Twin Cities Area (de Christo, Grand Canyon, Wabash Valley) Grand Canyon (Presbytery de Cristo, Wabash Valley) Monmouth (de Cristo) Newton (Grand Canyon, de Cristo, Wabash Valley) Central Florida (de Cristo, Wabash Valley, Grand Canyon, N Alabama) Comments (from the rationale) "... the consistent, rational, and equitable global pricing of emissions would enlist market forces to drive changes in consumption necessary to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and also provide the economic incentive necessary to promote investment in low-carbon or zero-carbon infrastructure and technologies. Affordable energy would continue to be available to drive responsible economic development, while global emissions driven by consumption would decline. We also recognize that this pricing system must originate with the secular authorities, not PC(USA). " "... until the person rejoins the church, comes forward and resubmits to the disciplinary process the council governing that congregation or entity has thoroughly inquired into the circumstances surrounding the renunciation of jurisdiction, determined that the person is suited to the work proposed to be undertaken, and received concurrence from the next higher council. ".to direct the General Assembly Mission Agency [PMA] to provide an assembly wide inventory documenting the physical needs of Native American Churches and Chapels and creating an ongoing fund for urgent and immediate repairs and improvements. "When elected by the congregation, they shall serve faithfully as may be individually commissioned or may serve as members of the session. " "That the Moderator(s) of General Assembly in consultation with [OGA and GACOR] appoint a team of no less than 6 and no more than 10 elders and ministers to review the current Per Capita based system of funding the ministry of councils higher than the session, for financial sustainability into the next 10 years." replaces whole paragraph with new: "No congregation or entity under the jurisdiction of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) shall be permitted to employ, for pay or as a volunteer, a former minister of the Word and Sacrament (teaching elder) who has renounced jurisdiction in the midst of a disciplinary proceeding as the accused."

28 Title 020 On Opposition to Congressional and State Anti-BDS Legislation. 021 On Advocating for the Human Rights of All Citizens of Israel From the Synod of the Covenant. 022 On Support and Prayer for the Church and People of South Sudan. 023 On Amending G , Administrative Personnel Association. 024 On Realigning the Border Between the Synod of the Northeast and the Synod of the Trinity so the Village of Waverly NY Shall Be Within the Synod of the Trinity and the Presbytery of Lackawanna. 025 On Creating a Task Force to Examine NCCOP s Call to Ecumenical Solidarity for Justice for Palestinians. 026 On Amending G Regarding the Composition of a Congregational Nominating Committee. 027 On Amending W Concerning Participation in the Lord s Supper by Baptized Children. GA 223 Overtures Item E-04 COGA February 6-8, 2018 Presbytery (Concurrences) Covenant (S) (de Cristo) Covenant (S) (de Cristo) Shenango (de Cristo, Grand Canyon, Redstone) New Castle (de Cristo,) Susquehanna Valley and Lackawanna (de Cristo, Grand Canyon) Grace (de Cristo, Grand Canyon) Grace (de Cristo, Grand Canyon) Grace (de Cristo, Grand Canyon) Comments Defend and advocate for the Constitutional protection under the First Amendment for all US citizens, religious and civic organizations...that exercise their... civil rights to support measures of economic witness (boycott, divestment, sanctions, or BDS policies and strategies) designed to bring those freedoms and rights to Palestinians and other persons living without full citizenship and under occupation (followed by specific actions) Affirm the support of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) for the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights as expressed in the 210 General Assembly (1998). Issue a formal statement condemning the actions of those who initiated and perpetuate the conflict in South Sudan and of support and prayer for the church and people of South Sudan, and communicate this statement to the government of South Sudan and Create a task force of 12 representatives from all relevant appropriate, official PC(USA) staff, committees, task forces and mission networks to examine the NCCOP s nine-part call to ecumenical solidarity for justice for Palestinians in the West Bank, Gaza, in Israel, throughout refugee camps and the diaspora. The task force will be informed by existing policy statements of previous General Assemblies. " and the voting majority is comprised of those not currently serving on the session." " the session should provide an occasion to welcome them they shall be welcomed."

29 GA 223 Overtures Item E-04 COGA February 6-8, 2018 Title 028 On Amending G , Composition and Responsibilities of the Session. 029 On Responding to the Open Letter from The National Coalition of Christian Organizations in Palestine (NCCOP) to the World Council of Churches and the Ecumenical Movement 030 On Jewish - Christian Dialogue and the Israeli Presence in Palestine 031 On Amending W by Adding Constitutional Questions to the Installation of Ministers of Word and Sacrament to be Answered by Members of the Presbytery Presbytery (Concurrences) Southeastern Illinois (de Cristo) San Francisco San Francisco Comments ". In the case of the sickness or absence of the pastor or designated moderator, the pastor or designated moderator may appoint a member of the session to preside, or the session, after having obtained the approval of the pastor or designated moderator, may convene and elect another of its own members to preside. Such an appointment should not be routine and shall only be for a single meeting... " 1. Create a task force... to examine the NCCOP s ninepart call to ecumenical solidarity for justice for Palestinians Following this recommendation, instruct the task force to determine the PC(USA) response and invite further ecumenical dialogue, most especially with the World Council of Churches, in that regard. 3. Instruct the Stated Clerk to invite and encourage further ecumenical dialogue with our partner denominations, most especially with the World Council of Churches, in that regard Steps for substantive dialogue with Jewish colleagues about issues of Israel/Palestine, with this concluding step: "7. Challenge dialogue partners to build on common values for justice and peace in Israel/Palestine. If persistence dialogue fails to transform, withdrawing from that partnership may be necessary." Wabash Valley a. Will we, the Presbytery of do everything in our power to uphold and support the pastoral relationship established this day... b. Do we the members of Presbytery welcome (pastor elect) as a friend and colleague in ministry? On Instructing the Board of Pensions to Include 12-Weeks of Parental Leave as Part of the Benefits Package Boston 033 On Amending G , Terms of Call, to Include Paid Family Leave Boston The call shall include participation in the benefits plan of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), including both pension and medical coverage, or any successor plan approved by the General Assembly, and paid family leave of at least 12 weeks.

30 GA 223 Overtures Item E-04 COGA February 6-8, 2018 Title 034 On Amending G to Include BOP Participation and Paid Family Leave 035 On Recognizing Rev. Henry Highland Garnet s Prophetic Voice for Today 036 On Creating an Administrative Commission to Work with the Synod of the Northeast Regarding the Jarvie Commonweal Endowment Fund 037 On Support of Peace Churches in the PC(USA) 038 On Amending G to Prohibit Public Endorsement of Individuals Running for Public Office Presbytery (Concurrences) Boston San Francisco Huntingdon San Jose Western NC Comments Extends requirement of BoP participation for Certified Christian Educators and Certified Associate Christian Educators Recognize the prophetic witness of Rev. Henry Highland Garnet, pastor of 15th Street Presbyterian Church in Washington, D.C. and Shiloh Presbyterian Church in New York City Assess the current placement, management, and location of the Jarvie Commonweal Endowment Fund Continuing the "Peace Discernment" effort of the 219th GA (2010) No congregation, session, presbytery, synod, or national office of the Presbyterian Church of the United States of America, nor any individual acting on behalf of or in an official capacity for the above institutions, shall publicly endorse or oppose, or otherwise encourage or discourage others to vote for or against an individual running for public office.

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32 Proposed Per Capita Budget - Joint Presentation - Committee on the Office of the General Assembly and Presbyterian Mission Agency Executive Committee Wednesday, February 7, 2018

33 What is Per Capita? Mutually sharing the costs of coming together to discern the Spirit s leading. (Approved by the 207th General Assembly (1995)

34 That as the General Assembly is the essential bond of union of the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America, it is equally incumbent on every part of the church to maintain its existence and respectability, and to bear a just proportion of all expense necessary to that end. (Adopted in 1807 by the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in America)

35 of performing ecclesiastical, legislative, and judicial functions that identify a reformed church, while at the same time strengthening the sense of community among all Presbyterians. (From the GA Minutes, Part I, 1995)

36 In a connected church such as ours, per capita is the responsible way of sharing costs that equitably belong to the whole Presbyterian community. (From former Stated Clerk Gradye Parsons)

37 The failure of any part of the church to participate in the stewardship of the mission of the whole church diminishes that unity and interdependence. (Book of Order G )

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40 What is the Per Capita Budget? Each council above the session approves a budget and sets a per capita apportionment rate Presbyteries are responsible for collecting per capita and passing appropriate amounts to their synod and the General Assembly

41 What is the Per Capita Budget? The General Assembly Per Capita budget provides the primary source of funding for the Office of the General Assembly as well as funding for the administration of mission for the Presbyterian Mission Agency

42 The Stated Clerk s Vision for Engaging in the Work of the Church

43 What are the Challenges Facing OGA as we Serve the Church? Supporting Mid Councils Need for more education of members Need for connecting with one another Leadership from OGA

44 The Proposed General Assembly Per Capita Budget: How does it enable the work of the church?

45 Churchwide Ministries

46 Schedule 1A Assembly Operations Commissioner and Advisory Delegate Expenses Place of Meeting Official Personnel Plenary GA Program Local Committee

47 Schedule 1A Assembly Operations Training Committees at GA Worship GA Technology

48 Schedule 1B Assembly Support

49 Schedule 1C Permanent Committees Advisory Committee on the Constitution Advisory Committee on Litigation Committee on the Office of the General Assembly General Assembly Committee on Ecumenical and Interreligious Concerns

50 General Assembly Committee on Representation General Assembly Nominating Committee General Assembly Permanent Judicial Commission Presbyterian Historical Society Board

51 Schedule 1C Special Committees All Agency Review Committee (2018) Way Forward Commission (2018) Rules of Discipline Task Force (2020) Safe and Sacred Space Task Force (2020) Christian Education in the 21st Century (2018)

52 Schedule 1D Records and Historical Services (PHS)

53 Schedule 1E Innovation and Engagement

54 Schedule 1F Records and History Louisville

55 Ecumenical and Ecclesial Ministries

56 Schedule 2A Ecumenical Allocations

57 Schedule 2B Ecumenical Support

58 Schedule 2C Communications and Technology

59 Mid Council Ministries

60 Schedule 3A Constitutional Interpretation

61 Schedule 3B Ordered Ministry and Certification

62 Schedule 3C Mid Council Relations

63 Office of the Stated Clerk

64 Schedule 4A - Administration

65 Schedule 4B Human Resources

66 Schedule 4C Office of the Moderator

67 Schedule 4D Common Expenses

68 Schedule 4E New Initiatives

69 Presbyterian Mission Agency GA Per Capita provides 1.9% of the overall funding for the Presbyterian Mission Agency PMA also receives a fair share of the mission support expenses for the work of OGA

70 Schedule 5 Presbyterian Mission Agency Ecclesiastical Functions Assigned to PMA

71 Schedule 5 Presbyterian Mission Agency Board Meetings Administration, planning, coordination of the Presbyterian Mission Agency Work of the Advocacy and Advisory Committees Communications

72 Schedule 6 Other PMA Supervised Work Fair Share of Mission Support Expenses

73 Schedule 6 Facilities Human Resources Information Technology Mail/Print Center Finance & Accounting Distribution Service/Warehouse Investment Management

74 Schedule 6 Shared Expense (Audit fees, replacement capital reserve, contingency & copiers) Internal Audit Legal Insurance Research Services Customer Service Gift receipt

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76 Schedule 5 and 6 - PMA

77 Schedule 7 Uncollected Apportionments

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80 Schedule 8 Staff Severance Costs There are no anticipated costs in this schedule

81 What s Different About this Budget from Previous Ones?

82 Schedule 1A Assembly Operations Inflationary costs Modest increases in travel related costs, equipment, and other facets of meeting planning

83 Schedule 1D Records and Historical Services (PHS) Most of the increase is due to salary and benefit increases to comply with the 5:1 pay ratio for OGA employees

84 Schedule 1E Innovation and Engagement This schedule has been eliminated from the per capita budgets.

85 Schedule 3A Constitutional Interpretation Most costs decreased due to some shifts in supervision Several employees were moved from this area to Ordered Ministries and Certification (also within Mid Council Ministries)

86 Schedule 3B Ordered Ministry and Certification Some personal related costs shifted from Constitutional Interpretation; Increase budget for the Mid Council Leaders Gathering to provide a greater subsidy for mid council participation

87 Schedule 3C Mid Council Relations Included additional funds for training of mid council leaders: new stated clerks training Presbytery Leader Formation program other opportunities for training of mid council leaders

88 Schedule 4A - Administration Addition of the Deputy Stated Clerk position Planned hiring of a Louisville-based budget manager to manage the proposed transition to a new shared services model

89 Schedule 4B Human Resources Centralized a number of expenses: dependent care expenses for staff relocation costs for newly hired staff Includes funds to provide annual all-oga staff retreat

90 Schedule 4C Office of the Moderator Increased possible reimbursement to employer Provided funds for moderator candidate training

91 Schedule 4E New Initiatives Hands and Feet Initiative - Giddings- Lovejoy and Baltimore Presbyteries Leader education Initiative Regional staff support for mid councils and Spanish-speaking councils Increased diversity capacity

92 Schedule 5 Presbyterian Mission Agency Board

93 Schedule 6 Other PMA Supervised Work

94 Schedule 7 Uncollected Apportionments

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96 The OGA Designated Budget

97 OGA/PMA DESIGNATED BUDGET Attachment C Actual End Bal Revenue Bgt Expense Bgt Proj End Bal Revenue Bgt Expense Bgt Proj End Bal Revenue Bgt Expense Bgt Proj End Bal 12/31/ /31/ /31/ /31/2020 OGA Sales of Publications (298,684) 400, ,000 (198,684) 300, , , , ,316 Replacement Reserve-OGA 155,422 10,000 10, ,422 10,000 10, ,422 10,000 10, ,422 Ecumenical Reserve 153,651 50,000 50, ,651 50,000 50, ,651 10,000 10, ,651 Replacement Reserve-DOH 71,633 75,000 75,000 71,633 75,000 75,000 71,633 75,000 75,000 71,633 Presbyterian Historical Society 3,269, , ,318 2,997, , ,461 2,766, , ,808 2,570,406 General Assembly Mtg - Registration 152, , , , , , , ,308 Stated Clerk Training/Fall Polity (12,423) 150, ,000 (12,423) 150, ,000 (12,423) 150, ,000 (12,423) Cooperative Reading Grp-Ord Exams 213,524 95,000 50, ,524 95,000 50, ,524 95,000 50, ,524 Moderator's Travel 46,254-5,000 41,254 5,000 36,254 5,000 31,254 Moderator's Annual Gathering 26,663-5,000 21,663 5,000 16,663 5,000 11,663 GACOR Diversity Project 29, ,000-29, ,000 Presbyterian Leader Formation (85,850) - 50,000 (135,850) 50,000 (185,850) 50,000 (235,850) Ecumenical Consultation (1,276) - - (1,276) - (1,276) - (1,276) Church Property and Legal 66, ,186-66,186-66,186 Contributions 17,284 5,000-22,284 5,000-27,284 5,000-32,284 Unity & Heritage Seminar 3, ,117-3, ,117 OGA/PMA Task Forces 105, , , ,176 Total 3,911,327 1,537,500 1,719,318 3,729,509 1,270,000 1,211,461 3,788,048 1,626,150 1,731,808 3,682,390

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99 The proposed per capita budget

100 % of budget Approved Revised Revised Proposed Proposed Per Capita Per capita Per Capita SOURCES OF FUNDING By cost center By Cost Center By Cost Center 1 Apportionments $11,321,195 $11,321,195 $15,330,396 $15,655,244 2 Income Formula $215,000 $215,000 $215,000 $215,000 3 Manley Fund $13,000 $13,000 $13,000 $13,000 4 Miscellaneous $2,000 $2,000 $2,000 $2,000 5 Unrealized/Realized Gain (Loss) Subtotal $11,551,195 $11,551,195 $15,560,396 $15,885,244 TOTAL REVENUE $11,551,195 $11,551,195 $15,560,396 $15,885,244 Per Capita Rate to Break Even $ 7.73 $ % $ % EXPENDITURES 1 CHURCH WIDE MINISTRIES 1 A Assembly Operations $2,750,900 $2,671,248 $0.71 $103,975 $1.07 $2,897,387 $ % 1 B Assembly Support $600,838 $784,581 $0.43 $800,103 $0.55 $822,180 $ % 1 C Permanent & Sp. Committees $475,225 $622,601 $0.34 $417,187 $0.29 $480,624 $ % 1 D Records & Historical Services (Phila) $1,607,970 $1,712,654 $0.93 $1,839,805 $1.27 $1,910,574 $ % 1 E Innovation & Engagement 1 F Records & History Support (Louisville) $187,069 $179,097 $0.10 $183,718 $0.13 $188,477 $ % 2 ECCLESIAL & ECUMENICAL MINISTRIES 2 A Ecumenical Allocations $961,000 $926,000 $0.50 $916,000 $0.63 $916,000 $ % 2 B Ecumenical Support $466,560 $415,944 $0.23 $383,965 $0.26 $421,620 $ % 2 C Communications $359,910 $691,265 $0.38 $700,653 $0.48 $710,323 $ % 3 MID COUNCIL MINISTRIES 3 A Constitutional Interpretation $696,296 $299,529 $0.16 $300,282 $0.21 $311,208 $ % 3 B Ordered Ministries $676,915 $1,259,869 $0.69 $1,268,117 $0.87 $1,324,623 $ % 3 C Mid Council Relations $280,121 $396,980 $0.22 $435,212 $0.30 $452,661 $ % 4 OFFICE OF THE STATED CLERK 4 A Administration $698,605 $773,461 $0.42 $868,096 $0.60 $883,728 $ % 4 B Human Resources $25,000 $92,000 $0.05 $90,000 $0.06 $74,500 $ % 4 C Moderator $79,600 $0.04 $123,600 $0.09 $123,600 $ % 4 D Common Office Expenses $216,500 $125,500 $0.07 $120,500 $0.08 $120,500 $ % 4E Initiatives $218,300 $0.12 $316,300 $0.22 $306,300 $ % TOTAL SCHEDULES 1-4 $10,002,909 $11,248,629 $8,867,513 $11,944,305 5 PRESBYTERIAN MISSION AGENCY/BOARD $1,219,259 $1,183,915 $0.64 $1,700,260 $1.17 $1,742,097 $ % 6 OTHER PMA SUPERVISED WORK $1,800,869 $1,915,736 $1.04 $1,915,736 $1.32 $1,915,736 $ % TOTAL SCHEDULES 5 & 6 $3,020,128 $3,099,651 $3,615,996 $3,657,833 6 OTHER EXPENSES $100,000 $100,000 $0.05 $100,000 $0.07 $100,000 $ % 7 UNCOLLECTIBLE APPORTIONMENTS $1,000,000 $1,132,120 $0.62 $1,533,040 $1.05 $1,565,524 $ % 8 STAFF SEVERANCE COSTS TOTAL EXPENSES 1-8 $14,123,037 $15,580,399 $7.73 $14,116,548 $10.71 $17,267,662 $11.45 Committed for Subsequent Assemblies ($1,365,540) ($1,365,540) $1,448,693 ($1,448,693) Estimated Under-Expenditure Planned Use of Reserves TOTAL EXPENSES & COMMITMENTS $12,757,497 $14,214,859 11% $15,565,241 9% $15,818,969 2% Net to or (from) Reserve ($1,206,302) ($2,663,664) ($4,845) $66,275 Note: * 2013 Actuals are subject to audit The Per Capita Rate need to break even in 2019 and 2020 is $10.71 and $11.45 respectively.

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103 What Does This Mean for the Per Capita Apportionment Rate? $6.63 (includes $.24 from GA actions) $6.87 (includes $.13 from GA actions) $ $7.07 (includes $.05 from GA actions) $7.12 (includes $10 from GA actions) $7.50 (includes $.17 from GA actions) $7.73 (includes $.18 from GA actions) $10.71 (an increase of 39% over 2018) $11.45 (an increase of 7% over 2019)

104 Questions about the 2019 and 2020 Per Capita Budgets?

105 Recommendation: The Presbyterian Mission Agency Board Executive Committee and the Committee on the Office of the General Assembly recommend that the Presbyterian Mission Agency Board: A. Approve the revised 2018 Per Capita Expense Budget totaling $14,214,859.

106 Recommendation: The Presbyterian Mission Agency Board Executive Committee and the Committee on the Office of the General Assembly recommend that the Presbyterian Mission Agency Board: B. Approve the 2019 Per Capita Expense Budget totaling $15,565,241 and the 2020 Per Capita Expense Budget totaling $15,818,969.

107 Recommendation: The Presbyterian Mission Agency Board Executive Committee and the Committee on the Office of the General Assembly recommend that the Presbyterian Mission Agency Board: C. Approve a requested 1. Per Capita rate of $10.71 for Per Capita rate of $11.45 for 2020

108 Recommendation: The Presbyterian Mission Agency Board Executive Committee and the Committee on the Office of the General Assembly recommend that the Presbyterian Mission Agency Board: D. Approve an amount of $1,448,693 be designated from the 2019 Per Capita budget for the 224 th General Assembly (2020).

109 Recommendation: The Presbyterian Mission Agency Board Executive Committee and the Committee on the Office of the General Assembly recommend that the Presbyterian Mission Agency Board: E. Approve Designated Budget expenditures of $1,211,461 for 2019 and $1,731,808 for 2020

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