The session governs our particular congregation. It is made up of elders elected by the congregation, plus the installed pastors on the staff. The session is responsible for all decisions regarding the program and policies of its congregation, except for the two powers reserved for the congregation: the election of officers, including the pastoral staff, and the buying, selling, and/or mortgaging of church property. The constitution, known as the Book of Order, spells out 19 specific duties for the session, found in section G-10.0102, reprinted here. The Book of Order is available in our church library, as well as at www.pcusa.org.