Each Monthly Meeting manages its own finances and property. Much of the work of the Monthly Meeting is done through standing committees, each with a particular area of responsibility. Most concerns are first brought to the attention of the appropriate committee to handle the matter. If a meeting-wide decision is required, the matter is brought to Monthly Meeting, together with the committee's recommendation. You may also be interested in participating in the work of one of the committees, or in learning more about that work.
Most committees consist of both members and attenders.
Some of the committees that you may be particularly interested in are listed at the end of this guide, together with the name of the committee Clerk. Meeting for Worship with a Concern for Business is held in the Meeting House following the Meeting for Worship on the 3rd Sunday of the month. Non-members are welcome to attend. The process is based on the belief that God guides us in our business affairs, as in other parts of our lives. Decisions are not made by majority rule, consensus, or by referral to a higher secular authority.