The Standing Committee serves several roles in the diocese. It acts as a council of advice to the Bishop; it examines persons in progress for ordination (and must consent to ordination); and it approves all property transfers and encumbrances of Diocesan property, including parish property.
The Standing Committee consists of 8 members, 4 members of the clergy entitled to vote at convention and 4 laypersons who are confirmed adult communicants in good standing of a congregation entitled to vote at convention.
The Standing Committee's responsibilities are determined principally by the Canons of General Convention.
Two members, one member of the clergy and one layperson, are elected at each Annual Convention. The term of office is 4 years.
The Committee meets monthly except July and August, at the Episcopal Church Center.
