St. John's Anglican Church, Petaluma

The Vestry is the "Board of Directors" for the parish corporation.  It is responsible for determining the policies of goals of the congregation and to communicate with the congregation about the goals, concerns, and functioning of the Church.  

The Rector is a member of the Vestry and presides over the meetings.  

The Senior Warden is appointed by the Rector from the Vestry members.  This person acts as a consultant and advisor to the Rector.

The Junior Warden is elected by the Vestry from its members.  This person is mainly responsible for the upkeep of church property.  

The clerk is the secretary of the Vestry. The clerk is responsible for keeping minutes of all meetings of the vestry and church.

Vestry members serve three year terms. No more than three members are rotated each year.