Presbytery Disaster Response Administrative Commission

Nine members (3 classes of 3 members):

• 3-4 members will be selected by the Committee on Shared Ministry from the CSM;
• 2-3 at-large members who have experience/knowledge in the area of disaster preparedness, relief and assistance, emergency management, construction and/or emergency medical response;
• 1 member as a liaison to Committee on Ministry;
• 1 member as a liaison to Committee on Preparation to Ministry;
• Ex-officio members include: Foothills Presbytery Leader/Stated Clerk, Associate Stated Clerk, and Associate for Shared Mission and Ministry.

Members will be identified by CSM (3 -4 members) and by the Nominations Committee (all others) each year.

1. Assist congregations of Foothills Presbytery and their members with disaster preparedness and, in times of disaster, including but not limited to authorizing grants and disbursements of appropriate funds;
2. Coordinate all communication between Foothills Presbytery, congregations, Synod and Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), including the Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA), as well as any other appropriate agencies;
3. Assign a member of the commission to represent Foothills Presbytery on the SC VOAD (South Carolina Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster);
4. Assess the damage and evaluate the needs of Foothills Presbytery congregations and their members;
5. Acquire and coordinate, as appropriate, resources from the Synod and Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) as well as any other appropriate agencies;
6. Work in partnership with local and denominational agencies when appropriate;
7. Communicate with Foothills Presbytery staff and Coordinating Council all work and action taken, providing an annual written report to both; and
8. Communicate when a member of the Commission needs to be replaced.