The Conference Lay Leader has many duties as described in paragraph 607 of The United Methodist 2016 Book of Discipline. ¶ 607.1 states:
The conference lay leader is the elected leader of conference laity and will have responsibility for fostering awareness of the role of the laity both within the congregation and through their ministries in the home, workplace, community and world in achieving the mission of the Church and enabling and supporting lay participation in the planning and decision-making processes of the annual conference, district, and local church in cooperation with the bishop, district superintendents, and pastors.