Source: Orthodox Church in America
SYOSSET, NY [OCA] Minutes and reports of the Spring Metropolitan Council meeting, held September 19-22, 2016, are now available. See related story.
The Metropolitan Council is the permanent executive body of the Church Administration which exists for the purpose of implementing the decisions of the All-American Council and continuing its work between sessions. Members include the Metropolitan, who serves as Chair; the Chancellor, the Secretary, and the Treasurer; one priest and one layperson elected by each diocese; and three priests and an equal number of laypersons elected by the All-American Council.