The vestry is the elected governing body that, in cooperation with and under the leadership of the Rector, make decisions on behalf of the congregation. The St Andrew’s vestry consists of 9 members, fulfilling three year terms. From those members, the executive committee is selected: the senior warden, junior warden, clerk, and treasurer.  The senior warden leads the parish between rectors and is a support person for the rector. The junior warden often has responsibility for church property and buildings.   The basic responsibilities of the vestry are to help define and articulate the mission of the congregation; to support the church’s mission by word and deed, to select the rector, to ensure effective organization and planning, and to manage resources and finances.