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The Executive Committee:

1. exercises general oversight of the work of the World Communion of Reformed Churches between meetings of the General Council including, but not limited to, the formation of departments, committees, and commissions to carry out the work of the World Communion of Reformed Churches.
2. authorizes the President and/or the General Secretary to speak for the World Communion of Reformed Churches between meetings of the General Council. The Executive Committee may, by way of exception and if needed, appoint one or more additional persons to speak for the World Communion of Reformed Churches.
3. performs all duties specified elsewhere in this Constitution and in the Bylaws or committed to it by the General Council.
4. has authority to approve the annual financial reports and adopt the annual budget.
5. fills vacancies among the officers and in its own membership, as specified in the Bylaws, which may occur between meetings of the General Council.
6. elects a General Secretary and appoints Executive Secretaries.
7. decides on admission to and suspension of membership in the World Communion of Reformed Churches subject to ratification by the next General Council.
 
—Article X, WCRC Constitution

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* 1. Preparations and Facilities
 
Please rate the following aspects on how each assisted in the accomplishment of the 2019 Executive Committee meeting on a scale of 1 (needs a great deal of improvement) to 5 (no improvement needed) and add any comments for clarification:

  1 2 3 4 5
Necessary documents were available and distributed in a timely fashion
Travel reservations/bookings were carried out in a timely fashion and in accordance to WCRC standards and protocols
Adequate support was provided for any necessary visa acquisition
Sufficient orientation was given for the proper functioning of the meeting
In-country transportation was timely and efficient
Meeting spaces were comfortable
There were sufficient spaces for informal gatherings
Coffee breaks were well-timed and provisioned
The Wi-Fi was satisfactory

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* 2. Plenary Sessions
 
Please rate the following from 1 (needs a great deal of improvement) to 5 (no improvement needed on how each contributed to the overall work of the Executive Committee, keeping in mind time allotted and methodologies employed.

  1 2 3 4 5
Address of the President
Report of the General Secretary
Gender Policy Draft Presentation
Mennonite Dialogue Introduction
Ethical Investment Guidelines
Reports & Greetings
Decision Sessions
Other Plenary Sessions

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* 3. Other Sessions
 
Please rate the following from 1 (needs a great deal of improvement) to 5 (no improvement needed), keeping in mind how each contributed to the overall work of the Executive Committee:

  1 2 3 4 5
Discernment Sessions constructively contributed to everyone’s involvement in consensus building
Sufficient time was given and materials provided to do the assigned work in Committee Meetings
Regional Meetings strengthened bonds and addressed critical needs/issues
The number, timing and styles of the various worship services and morning prayers contributed to the meeting

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* 4. Other Aspects
 
How well did these aspects contribute to the deepening of the work done at the Executive Committee, ranking from 1 (did not contribute much) to 5 (contributed a great deal):

  1 2 3 4 5
Social Times
Zwingli Film
Horgen Conference
Zurich Outing

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* 5. What was done best at the 2019 Executive Committee meeting?

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* 6. What is the one aspect that you most would like to see improved?

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* 7. Do you have any additional comments?

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