Diocesan Convention
Nominations
Nomination for elected positions in diocesan leadership
Every year at Diocesan Convention, individuals are elected to leadership positions throughout the church structure. If you, or someone you know, is interested in joining diocesan leadership, please fill out the nomination form linked below.
2024
Nominated for Diocesan POsitions
Secretary of Convention
elect 1 clergy or lay to serve until 2025
The Secretary shall take minutes of the proceedings of the Convention, certify Deputies to General Convention, cause to be prepared and posted Journals of Convention, and other duties as listed in the Canons of the Episcopal Diocese of San Diego. The Records, books, and Journals of the Secretary shall be open at all times to the inspection of the Ecclesiastical Authority, of the Standing Committee, of the Convention, and any Committee or Commission thereof. The Secretary is elected for a one-year term and may be re-elected.
In addition, the Secretary of Convention records the minutes and resolutions of the monthly Diocesan Executive Council meetings
Disciplinary Board
The Disciplinary Board hears cases regarding the discipline of clergy as specified in accordance with Title IV of the Constitution and Canons of The Episcopal Church. Members of the Court are elected for staggered three year terms and may be re-elected for multiple terms. The Disciplinary Board will meet as needed.
Executive Council
elect 1 clergy to serve until 2025
elect 1 clergy to serve until 2028
elect 1 lay to serve until 2025
elect 3 lay to serve until 2028
The Rev. Roberto Maldonado-Mercado
The Diocesan Executive Council serves as the Board of Directors of the Corporation of the Episcopal Diocese of San Diego. It is the legally constituted governing body of the diocese.
In accordance with California State Law and Diocesan Canons, DEC has fiduciary responsibility for the assets of the diocese. Responsible for implementing, maintaining, and revising the Strategic Plan as necessary or appropriate. Develops and recommends to convention the annual budget.
Diocesan Executive Council normally meets virtually the first Saturday of the month from 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. Meeting dates are subject to change because of calendar conflicts.
Standing Committee
elect 1 clergy to serve until 2027
elect 1 lay to serve until 2027
The Standing Committee of the Diocese shall consist of four clergy who are voting members of Convention and four Lay members who are communicants of the Church and who are at least 18 years of age. Members are elected by Diocesan Convention for staggered terms of four years. The Standing Committee acts as the ecclesiastical authority when the bishop is absent or incapacitated. The powers, functions, and duties of the Standing Committee shall be those prescribed by the Constitution and· Canons of The Episcopal Church, and by the Constitution and Canons of this Diocese. Upon expiration of the member's term, no person shall be eligible to serve as a member of the Standing Committee for a period of one year.
Standing Committee currently meets virtually on the third Tuesday of each month, at 12:00pm.