2016 Wesleyan Discipline:837:1

(1) To conduct the examination of candidates for membership; to counsel with members concerning any failure to observe the Membership Commitments (2016 Wesleyan Discipline:265); to have initial responsibility in the annual revision of the membership roll; to assist the pastor in any attempts to restore members who have ceased to attend or support the church; and to make recommendations concerning all these matters to the local board of administration in accordance with the principles of Christian discipline (2016 Wesleyan Discipline:268; 2016 Wesleyan Discipline:782:8-13).