The Arkansas-Louisiana Executive Committee is the governing body that acts on behalf of the constituency (church members) between regularly scheduled conference sessions. Comprised of elected officers, conference workers, and laypeople, it manages, sets policies, and makes administrative decisions.
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Authority: It functions as the second-highest authority after the constituency session, holding the power to appoint leaders, fill vacancies, and manage church property or employee credentials.
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Responsibilities: Key roles include approving strategic plans, hiring or removing personnel for cause, and ensuring local operations align with union, division, and General Conference policies.
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Frequency: These committees usually meet on a regular basis (e.g., several times per year) to handle ongoing business.
Region 1 Northwest Arkansas
Nimrod Acosta
Region 2 North Central Arkansas
Sherry Blundell
Southwestern Union Executive Secretary
Stephen Brooks
Region 7 New Orleans Area Louisiana
Rodil Capobres
Region 4 Southwest Arkansas
Linda Carleton
Region 4 Southwest Arkansas
Nicholas Chinchurreta
Southwestern Union President
Elton DeMoraes
Conference Treasurer
Paulo Acosta
Region 7 New Orleans Area Louisiana
Glen Farinola
Region 6 Southwest Louisiana
Tracy Francis
Region 2 North Central Arkansas
Kaylene Garcia
Region 1 Northwest Arkansas
Wayne Hamilton
Conference Executive Secretary
Ross Harris
Region 3 East Central Arkansas
TBD
Region 3 East Central Arkansas
Holly Joers
Region 5 South Arkansas/ North Louisiana
Mike Martinez
Region 5 South Arkansas / North Louisiana
Eddie Nugent
Southwestern Union Treasurer
John Page
Region 6 Southwest Louisiana
Mateo Ramirez
Region 7 New Orleans Area Louisiana
Suyapa Rivera
Conference President
Jeff Villegas
Region 1 Northwest Arkansas
Shelby West
Region 3 East Central Arkansas
Chris Wright
Ozark Academy Principal
Beth Zeiss
Region 4???
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