The Metropolitan Council is the permanent executive body of the
Church Administration Which exists for the purpose of implementing the
decisions of the All-American Council and continuing its work between
sessions.

It consists of the Metropolitan as Chairman, the Chancellor, the
Secretary, the Treasurer, two representatives from each diocese, one
priest and one layman elected by the Diocesan Assemblies, three priests
and three laymen elected by the All-American Council. Vacancies
occurring among diocesan representatives are filled by the respective
dioceses. Two alternates are elected by the All-American Council, one
priest and one layman, to fill vacancies occurring among members
elected by the All-American Council. All elected members, whether
representing the several dioceses or those elected by the All-American
Council, succeed themselves in office for one term only.