A Temple President is a high priest who supervises the work of a temple. He is generally an older man who has had much leadership experience in the Church. Many emeritus and former general authorities serve as temple presidents, particularly in their native areas or in areas where they have done church work. A temple president's duties include interviewing people who are about to receive their own endowments and marriage covenants, and interviewing prospective temple workers. The temple president also greets patrons at the baptistry and other places in the temple, answering questions patrons may have. He also goes to Stake Conferences and Ward meetings on Sundays when the schedule permits. There he encourages people to attend the temple in the temple district. He is assisted by two counsel