Appointing bodies are encouraged to consider these aspects of the role when discerning the names of representatives.

• The discernment of Yearly Meeting is strengthened by perspectives from its different parts, so representatives should reflect the physical, spiritual, geographical and cultural variety among British Friends.
• Each area meeting is asked to appoint one representative. Additional representatives may be appointed according to a formula agreed by YM, where circumstances such as the size or geographical spread of the area meeting warrant this
• Crynwyr Cymru – Quakers in Wales, Quakers in Scotland, and General Meeting of Young Friends in Britain are asked to appoint representatives to Yearly Meeting sessions.
• Appointed representatives should expect to be able to attend most of the Yearly Meeting sessions during their term of service. This will help continuity and ensure a reasonable minimum attendance at all sessions for Yearly Meeting business.

All Quaker communities should consider how they can ensure that their members know about Yearly Meeting and encourage them to attend.