As in all Episcopal Churches, the vestry is the elected lay governing board of the parish. Traditionally, and by canon law, the vestry is the legal representative of the parish “in all matters concerning its corporate property and the relations of the Parish to its Clergy” except as may be provided by the state law or the diocesan canons (Constitution and Canons of the Episcopal Church I.14.2). The rector is the Presiding Officer and the rest of the vestry is comprised of two wardens, a treasurer, a clerk and nine general members. The officers are elected for terms of one year, and the general members are elected for terms of three years. These elections occur at Annual Meeting in January of each year.
(Read an essay on what it means to serve on the vestry.)

The basic responsibilities of the vestry are to:

• help define and articulate the mission of the congregation
• support the mission by word and deed
• ensure effective organization and planning
• ensure adequate resources in leadership and in financial stewardship
• manage resources effectively
• determine that appropriate programs, policies, and procedures have been developed and are followed
• assess it own performance