• Board Members will serve a three year term.
• The term may be renewed for an additional three years.
• Board could vote to shorten or extend a board member’s term based on the needs of the board.

Nominations
Board Members are nominated by the existing board and Senior Staff in consultation with the congregation.

• Board Members are nominated by the existing board and Senior Staff in consultation with the congregation.
• Board Members should have attended Oakdale for at least two
• Board Members must be participating members of Oakdale.
• Must have volunteered in a significant capacity and led or participated in a Small Group for at least one year, preferably in a leadership or coaching role.
• Board nominees will complete an application which will include a statement of faith.
• Board Members will sign and adhere to the Leadership Covenant.
• Board members cannot be staff or relatives of staff members of Oakdale.
• There may only be one member per family serving on the board.
• The board will vote on nominations, to be ratified at charge conference.

Structure
Board will consist of 6 to 11 members.

• 1 Board Chair and 1 Vice-Chair; to be selected by the board
• The Board will strive to be reflective of the demographics of the community.
• The Senior Staff of Oakdale will sit on the board as non-voting members. 

Quorum/Voting

• A quorum shall exist with at least two-thirds of the Board Members present.
• A majority vote is needed for action to be taken by the board.