Bodies <p>The bodies of the Polish Bishops' Conference are divided into Commissions, Councils and Teams, either permanent or temporary, whose purpose is to assist the Conference in its work and decision-making. Members of the Commissions are bishops, including senior bishops, assisted by clergy and lay consultors; members of the Councils and Teams may also be clergy and lay people. The Presidents of the Commissions, Councils and Teams are elected for five years by the Plenary Assembly.</p>