Classical Interim Committee

Do all things entrusted to it by Classis and all things that require the action of Classis prior to its next session.
Carry out, or arrange to be carried out, Classis assignments for which no agent was designated at the time of the classis meeting.

Four members, plus the Stated Clerk.

As needed.

Set dates for classis meetings.
Appoint officers and host church.
Appoint Counselors, upon request of a church without a minister. They shall assist that church as prescribed by the Church Order and by relevant synodical decisions and shall submit a written report to Classis at the completion of their tasks.
Handle credentials of ministers leaving or entering Classis.
Make arrangements for colloquium docium and other classical examinations of candidates for the ministry, evangelists, and applicants for licensure to exhort.
Appoint a credentials advisory committee, a finance advisory committee, and a classis expense advisory committee.
Appoint other ad hoc advisory or study committees to serve Classis as the need for these arises.
Call a special meeting of Classis when five churches request it.
Decide whether to call a special meeting of Classis when at least three churches request it.
Arrange classical preaching assignments in response to requests by vacant churches and churches whose minister is incapacitated.

Requests should be made to the Classical Interim Committee, at least three weeks before Classis meets.
The number of Classical appointments ordinarily shall be two per month.
No church shall receive classical assignments during the months of July and August
Councils of vacant churches shall reimburse the ministers filling classical appointments for traveling expenses.
Exceptions to this rule may be decided by Classis from time to time.
Classical appointments shall be distributed equally among the ministers of Classis, as much as possible.