The long and varied agendas of the Committee are a constant reminder of the many complex issues confronting the Church as it seeks, as an institution, to respond to the demands of contemporary developments and, as the living Body of Christ, to represent him more effectively in a rapidly changing world. The space devoted to the individual items contained in the report fails to do justice to the time and effort devoted to their consideration or to their importance for the Church as it prepares to address the challenge of a new millennium.

GENERAL ASSEMBLY 2000

Details of the arrangements for the 2000 General Assembly are contained in the Outline Order of Business. The Committee wishes to express its appreciation to the former Minister, Interim Moderator and Kirk Session of St. Leonard's - in-the-Fields and Trinity Parish Church for making the facilities of their church buildings so readily available .

As agreed by last General Assembly there will be an Open Forum (lasting for approximately 1 hour) at the close of business on Saturday morning. Responsibility for that event on this occasion will rest with the Committee on Ethics and Current Affairs. Attention will focus on the Scottish Parliament and the Rev. Dr. Graham K. Blount and others associated with the Parliament will be available to contribute to what should prove an interesting and lively event.

A Buffet Lunch to which all are invited will follow at which there will be an opportunity to meet the Moderator and his Lady in a pleasantly informal setting.

The concluding session of the Assembly, as in previous years, will take the form of a Praise Service and will end by 4.30 p.m.

GENERAL ASSEMBLY 2001

The Committee recommends that the General Assembly of 2001 should be held in Leith:Ebenezer United Free Church.

FUTURE ASSEMBLIES

As requested by last General Assembly the Committee gave consideration to the desirability of future Assemblies taking place over a full weekend. While it was acknowledged that such a change could arguably improve the age profile of those attending, there was little evidence to suggest from the experience of other denominations that would necessarily follow. On the debit side it was recognised such a change involving the General Assembly meeting on a Sunday would possibly have financial implications for the local congregation and necessitate the holding of the Assembly outwith church premises. In the light of these considerations and the fact that this year's Assembly already includes several innovative features, the Committee is of the view that the idea of a weekend Assembly should not be pursued further at this present juncture.

ACT 2000

One of the Committee's major concerns has been its involvement in ensuring that all the necessary arrangements are in place for this forthcoming event to be held at Stirling University on August 25/26 2000. Detailed planning has been in the capable hands of a small sub-committee meeting under the chairmanship of the Rev. J. G. McPhee. The Committee is most grateful to Mr. Bill Imrie for his part in the creation of visually attractive publicity material; to the Training Development Officer for incorporating preparatory training for the event into his programme of activities; and to the Rev. Tom Houston for his willingness to be the key speaker and to. address the General Assembly on the evening of Thursday 8th June. The Committee believes that, under God, this event can be a major stimulus to the life and witness of the Church as it advances into the new millennium, and appeals to the whole Church to support it with their prayers, and, where possible, their active participation.

TRAINING DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

During the past year the Rev. M. J. Marsden has travelled extensively in the service of the denomination. Following the Ministers'/ Pastors' In-Service Conference in September and by way of preparation for ACT 20O0, he has been responsible for a series of consultations with ministers and pastors at Presbytery level under the general theme of Ministry for a new Millennium.

In the course of the year established links with individual congregations have been developed. New contacts have been made with congregations outside the central belt and fresh and more concentrated initiatives have been undertaken in Broxburn and Glasgow:Croftfoot. The work of elder-training continues and is now becoming an established and more widely accepted feature of church life. A day conference for session clerks held under the auspices of the Presbytery of the West was well attended and much appreciated.

The attendance of the TDO at Conferences devoted to issues related to church growth and evangelism has ensured that the Church is kept in touch with developments in those fields and all who accompanied him to the Willow Creek Conference in Birmingham have spoken appreciatively of their involvement in that experience.

The Committee has been indebted to Mr. Marsden for his challenging reflections on the current situation faced by the Church and is confident that he will have a valuable role to: perform in helping to carry forward the fresh impetus we expect to gain from ACT 2000.

THE WAY FORWARD GROUP

The Group has continued to meet regularly and to pursue as a matter of urgency its review of the structures of the Church. Attention has been focused upon the nature and function of the Eldership, and the content of their report is printed in full.

THE KIRK SESSION

The Eldership is an ancient Biblical office instituted by Moses for the care and control of Israel. The Gospels reveal that elders were in every synagogue and these elders were leaders in the Jewish community. They presided over the worship of the synagogue, administered discipline and correction when necessary, and settled disputes between their people.

After the Resurrection of Jesus and the coming of the Holy Spirit, and the Church came into being, the office of the eldership was recognised by the Church and men were appointed to be the overseers of the fellowship of God's people - "Paul and Barnabas appointed elders for them in each church, and with prayer and fasting committed them to the Lord in whom they had put their trust", (Acts 14:23). These elders were men of strong faith and of clear Christian commitment. It is obvious these officebearers took a place of leadership in the early Church, were preachers and pastors, and were central to the whole function of the Church as the growing work of God in the world.

There was a gradual decline in the standing of this office until in the end the priest became more important than the elder and the office of elder all but disappeared.

The Reformation changed that and when it reached Scotland, the office of elder was revived. The First Book of Discipline lays down that elders shall be men,' of the best knowledge in God's Word, of cleanest life, faithful, and of the most honest conversation that may be found in the Church.'

The Reformation, therefore, saw a return to N.T. standards of faith and life for the office of the Eldership. It is clear the Church is to be led by elders whose motivation is their genuine love for Christ and His Church. The elders are given responsibility and authority to see that the Church remains on a true course Biblically, that its members are being appropriately shepherded, that the body is being nourished through clear and accurate Biblical teaching and that the church is being well managed with the assistance of other competent and godly leaders. According to the Scriptures, they are to care about the spiritual and physical well-being of members, regularly praying for the sick. They are to guard the church against harmful influences, confronting those who are contradicting Biblical truth or who are continuing in a pattern of sinful behaviour. In doing so they are to keep watch against the assaults of Satan so that the truth of Christ will remain credible both to the congregation and the community (cf 1 Peter 5:1-4, Acts 20:28-31, Titus 1:9, James 5:14).

ELDERSHIP IN THE UNITED FREE CHURCH OF SCOTLAND

The United Free Church of Scotland expresses the above Biblical truths as follows:- "The Session exercises rule ministerially under Christ in all matters affecting the spiritual well-being and order of the congregation" (Manual of Practice and Procedure, Page 4: Section 3:paragraph 1). This paper reaffirms these high principles of the eldership. Elders both men and women should be people of the highest calibre in faith and life.

The present United Free Church has to seek to get back to the principles identified above. In a Church where it is increasingly difficult to find people who match the standards, those principles have not necessarily been adhered to; and others who match the standards may be unwilling to serve as elders.

Christ is the King and Head of the Church. He is the only One who has sole leadership place. The fellowship follow Him together and offer a leadership subordinate to Him. Leadership under Christ from the Kirk Session is of the highest importance for the future of the Church. The fact is that in the United Free Church today, leadership has not always had the priority it ought to have. Elders have become followers rather than leaders as the ordained ministry in the Church has adopted, or been expected to adopt, the sole leadership role in the congregation. Despite the desire at the time of the Reformation to release ministry into the hands of all believers, the fact is that this is not happening today. Elders have become followers of the minister, rather than leaders with him/her in the congregation. It should be noted that some ministers feel threatened by this idea of leadership. Yet if the faith and devotion of men and women is to have an interactive effect on the life of any congregation, leadership has to be allowed to become effective so long as it remains subject to the authority of the Kirk Session. No individual, however great their leadership qualities, is greater than the united leadership of the Kirk Session. Ministers therefore, rather than seeing their position being threatened, need to understand that part of their role is that of encouraging and nurturing spiritual gifts. It is vital that elders see their work and witness as being of the utmost importance. If that is to happen, they must have a place in the life of the congregation which is more than a simple pastoral work of visiting a district and of attending meetings of session. Part of the task of ministry is to develop these men and women to fulfil their highest and best in the service of Christ.

It may become increasingly desirable to live with smaller Kirk Sessions if quality is to be restored to the concept of the eldership. Thus churches are urged to consider other ways and means by which the people can be pastored by the congregation. One or two congregations have visitors who fulfil this work. The minister's role in this is to provide the pastoral care always associated with his/her ministry including the preaching of the Gospel. The leadership role of the minister is not in question, his/her sole leadership role is. It is the role of the session to be creative and inspirational in its deliberations and conscious of its responsibility in Christ to support the minister in his/her leadership. The elders should also be able to look to the minister to support the session in its role as the leadership court of the church. It should be noted that while individual elders may not have leadership gifts, the Kirk Session together has the responsibility to exercise leadership in the congregation. It would be detrimental to the work if the leadership of the Church became disparate to the extent that it lacked the central strength of agreeing spiritual minds.

The Manual of Practice and Procedure makes a distinction between Ministers and what it describes as 'Ruling Elders'. However this distinction is one of function rather than status. It is the rightful function of the ordained minister to provide the Biblical context for the elders to exercise rule under Christ.

FUNCTION

The N.T. does not deal so much with tasks as with functions. In 1 Timothy 3:2-7 it is clearly from the qualities of the eldership that their function is derived. These have already been noted (cf Acts 20:28-31, 1 Peter 5:1-4, Titus 1:9, James 5:14. ).

While the language may be dated, it is clear from the Manual of Practice and Procedure that the United Free Church of Scotland considers the function of the Eldership to be of the highest importance. The Manual (pages 4 - 8) gives five areas for the function of the Eldership of the Church.

WORSHIP

It belongs to the Session in concurrence with the minister to regulate the hours and the forms of public worship.

The Session appoints and intimates the time and place for the Observance of the Lord's Supper, and makes provision for it.

PASTORAL CARE

The Session should arrange for the division of the congregation into convenient districts, and appoint one or more of its members to have a special spiritual oversight of each district... It is his/her duty to visit the families in his/her district as their spiritual overseer, especially the aged and those afflicted, to care for the young, and to deal privately and tenderly with any who are neglecting public worship, or are under discipline.

NURTURE/ DISCIPLESHIP

In the case of those desiring admission into the fellowship of the Church, it is the duty of the Session to satisfy itself as to their profession of faith in Christ, their knowledge of the cardinal doctrines of Christian belief, and the nature and significance of Church Ordinances; and to make proper inquiry to ascertain that, so far as is known, their outward life is consistent with their profession.

MISSION/ EVANGELISM

It is the duty of the Session to take oversight of the mission work undertaken by the congregation within its own district... and to encourage and direct members in all suitable methods for the ingathering of the ignorant and careless around them.

YOUTH

It is the duty of the Session to see that all children of church members are baptised without unnecessary delay. In this matter a special obligation lies on each elder to have a watchful oversight of the families in his/her given district. Baptism is to be administered when the Session is satisfied that those desiring Baptism are in a position to fulfil their Baptismal Vows.

It is the duty of the Session to see that parents attend to the godly upbringing of their children, and to aid them in this work by instituting a Sunday School

These functions as stated in the Manual are clearly in accordance with Scripture.

A growing number of Sessions are seeking to base their work on these five functions. This paper would recommend that all Kirk Sessions concentrate on these five areas and examine each one in detail, possibly through the use of working groups. This will serve to focus the minds of the elders on fruitful areas of discussion. It is recognised there will be some considerable difficulty if this programme is adopted by Kirk Sessions, but the Group believes there will be a marked increase in the interest of elders in their work and ministry.

Of course some elders will feel inadequate. That is no bad thing since it will cast us on Christ and open us to the ministry of the Holy Spirit.

THE ELDERSHIP CHALLENGE

The Eldership is facing a new challenge in that they have to face up to their inadequacies and be willing to learn new skills. The United Free Church through its Elder Training Programme and Training Development Officer is seeking to raise new life in Eldership. This can be achieved, but only as Elders give themselves wholeheartedly to their calling.

Congregations have a part to play. This paper underlines the need to call men and women of strong faith to this important office. The spiritual qualities of prospective elders must be the paramount consideration in the election of elders. If this is not realised, the United Free Church will limp on to inevitable dissolution. A few congregations may survive, but the aim of the whole Church must be for what Christ promises to His Church - growth and fruitfulness.

FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION

The need to fill a vacant district should not be the determining factor in calling elders. Where no suitable candidate is available, other methods of fulfilling a pastoral ministry in a district should be adopted. There are likely to be gifted people who will more than adequately meet this need. Such people will of course be answerable to the Kirk Session. This is already adopted in one or two churches.

Larger Kirk Sessions should be encouraged to explore the establishment of working groups based on the five functions outlined in the body of this paper. These working groups whilst led by elders provide opportunities to provide other appropriately gifted members of the congregation in this shared ministry. The Manual of Practice and Procedure states, 'Members other than elders may be associated with the Session for consultative purposes and may be members of committees appointed by the Session for special purposes'.

Smaller Kirk Sessions should be encouraged to evaluate and assess the needs of their congregation and surrounding community and seek to fulfil these needs, e.g. if the need is for pastoral care, the Session should devote time and energy to the establishment of a system which will provide good pastoral care. If this is achieved there will be a great sense of satisfaction and the Session will be encouraged to take up the next challenge and make it a priority.

While recognising the diversity of historical practice with regard to the election of elders, it is recommended that the preferred method be by sealed list.

It is suggested that a 'Probationary Period' be considered during which prospective candidates for the Eldership would attend Elder Training Courses provided by the Presbyteries. This would require careful organisation. It is noted that, for geographical reasons, the greatest difficulty in making suitable arrangements would be in the Presbytery of the North.

Ongoing training of elders should be an important aim of the whole denomination.

Consideration should be given to lowering to eighteen the minimum age for Ordination to Eldership provided that men and women are considered of sufficient maturity to fulfil this ministry.

Recognising that Ordination is for life, consideration should be given to a fixed period of service. Elders could be re-appointed if appropriate. Elders could retire, or take time out. This matter may need further examination.

It is suggested that an Annual Act of Appointment/Commitment be introduced in each Presbytery. This would provide much needed fellowship and encouragement amongst the elders of the Church. It would give the message to the elders and to the Church that the United Free Church appreciates and values their ministry. If appropriate, this day would also have a period of training.

It is time to look to the Lord of the Church and to long after Him, to love His work, His people, and the lost of the world. It is the Group's belief this can and should begin with the Kirk Session although God may have a surprise for us and begin with the people who are longing for new things to begin in their congregations. There is no purpose in harping back to what has been. The Church has to seek the vision Christ has for the world today. The Kirk Session as a court of the Church more than adequately fulfilled its work in the past. The same court will have to prove it is adequate for today and the future.

NB. This paper recognises the sterling work fulfilled by many elders throughout the Church and readily agrees that much of it goes on without any acknowledgement. Their work and witness is readily acknowledged and they are commended

The Committee wishes to acknowledge the thoroughness with which the Group has addressed the complexities of its task and encourages it to pursue its enquiries in respect of Presbytery and General Assembly.

STEDFAST

The Committee is most grateful to the Rev. D. R. Beatty not only for his faithful editorship of Stedfast over a period of 11 years but for the help and guidance he so willingly shared with his successor.

The small group entrusted with the responsibility of reviewing the format and content of the magazine benefited greatly from the professional expertise of Mr. BIll Imrie, and the Committee is confident that the new-style Stedfast will encourage a wider readership. In an effort to introduce the Church at large to the new Stedfast and to promote a wider circulation it was agreed to provide a copy free of charge to every home in the denomination and we hope that not all the seed sown will have fallen on stony ground. The Committee believes that the magazine has a valuable contribution to make to the life of the Church and deserves a wider readership than it has received.

The editor, the Rev. J. A. M. McFie, and his small support group are dedicated to finding ways of improving the overall quality of the publication and would value the support and comments of all who share their concern for its success.

PRAYER UNION

Many favourable comments have been received on the format, presentation and content of the Prayer Union's Prayer and Study Guide 2000. The publication is a great credit to Mrs. W. G Billows and her small but energetic team whose efforts have brought a new dimension to this important aspect of the Church's life. The Committee is pleased to learn that the group is already planning a publication on similar lines for 2001 and would commend the use of such material as a valuable aid to informed and systematic prayer.

WORKSHOPS EVENT

Encouraged by the support of last year's General Assembly, the Committee has set up a small working group under the chairmanship of the Rev. M. J. Marsden to explore how best to develop a Workshop Event outwith the context of the General Assembly. In view of ACT 2000 such an event is unlikely to take place before the autumn of 2001

YOUTH ASSEMBLY

Although responsibility for the Assembly rests with the Committee on Evangelism and Youth, this Committee has been kept fully informed of both the proposed format and content of the event. It was pleased to note that the Steering Group formed to make the necessary arrangements for the Assembly contained young people from each of the three Presbyteries. The event is designed for persons falling within the 16 - 25 age group and those attending will have been nominated by their minister and Kirk Session. Although numbers attending will not be large they are likely to be in line with the figures anticipated and considered appropriate for an inaugural event of its kind.

CARE AND SUPERVISION OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE IN THE CHURCH

The Committee is grateful to all who have undertaken visits to congregations to assist those responsible for implementing the Guidelines to appreciate what is involved. Most congregations have already had a visit for that purpose and the time is now approaching when Presbyteries will require to ensure that all congregations within their bounds are taking the necessary action to implement the procedures. The Committee recognises that there is a continuing need to review the Guidelines in the light of experience and to monitor their implementation, and will be pleased to respond to questions and observations as they arise.

THE INTERNET

The Committee has become increasingly aware of the value of the Internet as an important source of information and rapid means of communication. It is most appreciative of the denomination's website and of the time and expertise the Rev. M. C. Keane devotes to its maintenance. It is also pleased to note that an increasing number of congregations are expressing an interest in availing themselves of this facility and the opportunities it presents.

However the nature of the Internet is such that Kirk Sessions have to be aware of the dangers as well as the opportunities it presents, and it is for that reason that the Committee wishes to offer the following guidance to Kirk Sessions so that they may be aware of the medium and avoid the pitfalls.

The Internet is by its nature a means of publication and as such should be treated as any other publication produced by the congregation. However the global scope means that special regard has to be given to the fact that the audience is world-wide.

Much attention has been given to the less savoury side of the Internet and the dangers it presents. While many of these aspects have been exaggerated and the risks minimal, care has to be exercised.

The decision to have an Internet site should be made by the Kirk Session who should appoint an editor or web master. The minister or an elder appointed should review all material before it is posted.

Consideration should be given to the nature of the site and guidelines drawn up for approval by the Kirk Session. This should include the question of who is the site aimed at i.e. members, evangelistic or both, links policy and handling of enquiries. The responsibility for all sites bearing the name of the congregation should lie with the Kirk Session regardless of the location of the site.

It is not enough to take the congregational newsletter and publish it online. Attention has to be given not only to the suitability of the content for global scrutiny but also the information disclosed.

It is generally agreed that web sites can include the address of the Church but the use of home addresses and phone numbers is not advised due to the possibility of unsolicited attention (someone on the other side of the world may not always appreciate time differences). A contact E-Mail address or 'form-mailer' is the best way to handle responses to a site.

The use of photographs and names of children needs to be handled carefully so as to avoid concerns about the identification of children with a particular locality. While the risk is very small (after all newspapers publish photographs all the time) it is a concern that should be appreciated.

The use of links to other sites should be carefully considered so as not to associate the site with content that is unhelpful. To have a link to a site means an implicit endorsement. Links pages should contain a disclaimer that the congregation has no control over the content of these sites recommended.

The use of banner advertising where an advert for another site appears on a site should be fully considered before it is used. One Scottish denomination found that the particular banner advertising they used, while promoting their site elsewhere, meant they were also carrying links to occult, gambling and pornographic sites.

The content of all sites should be in agreement with the Practice and Procedure of the United Free Church of Scotland. Where it is not it should be amended as soon as it is brought to the attention of the Kirk Session.

The denominational web space can be used to host sites produced by congregations or various companies and providers can be used to host a site. Kirk Sessions requiring further information on the matter are asked to consult with the Church Office.

The Presbyterian Church of New Zealand produced the following guidelines for congregations on the production and maintenance of web sites:

Consistency - All sites need a maintained look and feel

Speed - Size and complexity of graphics should not impinge on user friendliness

Ease of navigation - Icons and instructions should be clear and easy to understand

Layering - Unless in exceptional circumstances, layers should be no more than three deep

Avoid clutter - Ensure the site is easy to understand and navigate

Clear and concise - Site should be well designed and relevant

Regular maintenance - Information should be current and non-stale

Marketing of Web site - the web site will be marketed by:

registering with search engines;

advertising;

printing stationary (letterheads, business cards, etc.);

raising profile in publications (advertising);

other as required

Links - Links should be maintained and upgraded to relevant sites

Site Statistics - Sites success should be monitored by assessing accurate statistical data

DATA PROTECTION ACT

In the light of returns received from congregations relating to the different categories of electronically recorded data held by them, an application has been made to the Data Protection Registrar for each Presbytery to be registered as the 'data user' for the congregations within its bounds. The response of the Registrar is awaited. An independent application has been submitted on behalf of the Church Office. Indications are that recently enacted legislation will extend the requirements of the Act to cover written and other records and would obviously cover a much higher proportion of congregations than is currently the case.

CHURCH HANDBOOK

Given the importance of the year the Committee considered it essential to publish a Handbook 2000. The Committee's thanks are due to the Rev. J. 0. Fulton and Mrs. H. Jarvis for their willingness to undertake the editorial work involved and their efficiency in gathering and publishing the necessary information. At £3 per copy it is an excellent 'buy' and ensures that such information as is provided is as accurate as practicable.

HEALTH AND SAFETY MATTERS

The Committee was made aware that congregations were becoming increasingly concerned about the practical implications of the 'Food Safety (General Hygiene) Regulations 1995' as they applied to the preparation and serving of food in church premises, and of recent Health and Safety Regulations. The Committee recognises that the Church has a clear duty to comply with the requirements of the law in all such matters, and that it has a responsibility to provide congregations with such practical advice and guidance as will enable them to do so. The Churches Main Committee is only one of several inter-denominational bodies which continue to be an invaluable source of information and advice on those practical matters which are of common concern to all the churches in Scotland, and we readily acknowledge our indebtedness to such bodies for their help.

REVISION OF THE CHURCH HYMNARY

The. 2000 Report of the Church Hymnary Revision Committee is included for information in Appendix 3. The painstaking task of reviewing, assessing and selecting suitable content from a wide range of both new and existing materials has continued but it is still the Committee's intention that a complete list of the contents of the new book should be available for presentation to the Assemblies of 2001.

The Committee values the continuity of representation it has enjoyed over the years and the privilege of being permitted to share in a challenging but wholesome exercise.

ACT OF SETTLEMENT

A letter was received from Lord James Douglas-Hamilton, MSP, in which the Committee's attention was drawn to the fact that in accordance with the terms of the 1700 Act of Settlement only those espousing the Roman Catholic religion are explicitly excluded from succession to the throne. His purpose in writing was to ascertain whether the prevailing view in our Church would allow for an amendment to the Act to remove what is considered by some to be an unacceptable piece of religious discrimination. In their reply the Principal Clerks of the General Assembly confirmed that neither they nor the Committee were competent to interpret the mind of the Church on such an issue and that only the General Assembly had the necessary authority to do so.

QUINQUENNIAL VISITATION

Visitations were made during the year to the following congregations:-

East (None)

West Chryston; Cumnock: St Andrew's; Candlish Wynd; Croftfoot; Kilmaurs: Maxwell and Kilmarnock; Lochwinnoch: Calder

North Balintore; Newport:Trinity; Tayport; Westray

MODERATORIAL VISITATION

Thanks are expressed to the Moderator, Rev A D Scrimgeour, and to Mrs Scrimgeour for all the work carried out for the Church in the course of the past year. Their visits to congregation have been a great encouragement to our membership, and their participation in various meetings of other denominations has provided a valuable link with our sister Churches.

East Alloa: Moncrieff, Bannockburn: Murrayfield, Blairlogie, Bo'ness: Craigmailen, Broxburn: St Nicholas, Canonbie & Chapelknowe, West Calder: Limefield

West Ardeer, Ayr, Bargeddie, Chryston, Clydebank, Cumnock: St Andrew's, Duntocher: West, Patna, Stonehouse: Paterson, Whifflet, Wishaw

North Aberdeen: Northfield, Balbeggie & Collace, Cunningsburgh, Dounby, Dundee, Forglen, Lossiemouth, Perth, Sandwick, Westray.

The Moderator has also represented the denomination at the Assemblies of the Church of Scotland and the Scottish Congregational Church and at a meeting of the Synod of the Methodist Church. Rev J G McPhee represented the denomination at the Assembly of the United Reformed Church and Rev J A M McFie was our representative at the Assembly of the Baptist Union of Scotland.

In the name of the Committee,

A. DOUGLAS SCRIMGEOUR, Convener

GRAEME B BRUCE, Vice-Convener

JOHN A. M. McFIE, Vice-Convener

JOHN O. FULTON, Secretary