A vestry is the governing board of an Episcopal parish. In the Diocese of New York, it consists of the rector, two wardens and a number of vestry members who, together with the wardens, are elected at the parish's annual meeting.  The vestry manages the temporal affairs and property of the parish, which includes approving the parish budget.  The rector is the presiding officer. The vestry at St. Luke in the Fields consists of the rector, two wardens and nine vestry members.   A clerk (or secretary) and a treasurer also serve.