Deanery Committees

The Standing Committee

This is the executive committee of the Deanery Synod. It also delegates the function of the Pastoral Committee as necessary. Membership of the committee:

1. Ex-officio:

i. The Very Reverend the Dean

ii. The Lay Chairman

iii. The two Vice-Deans

iv. The Chairman of the Finance Committee

v. A Proctor*

vi. The Treasurer*

vii. The Secretary*

*Non-voting, ex-officio members

b. Elected:

i. Two members of the House of Clergy

ii. Two members of the House of Laity

The Secretary and a Proctor, if members of the Synod, may attend meetings of the SC and may speak, but shall not have a vote.

The Finance Sub-Committee

This Sub-Committee reports to, and advises, the Standing Committee on matters relating to Diocesan Share. Membership of the Committee:

a. Ex-officio:

i. A Vice-Dean*

ii. The Treasurer*

b. Elected:

i. Four lay members;

ii. Three clergy members;

*Non-voting, ex-officio members. A Chairman will be appointed from the lay members of the committee.

The Mission And Church Growth Sub-Committee

This Sub-Committee reports to, and advises, the Standing Committee matters relating to the mission and growth of the Church in the Deanery. Membership of the Committee:

a. Ex-officio:

i. One of the Vice-Deans appointed by the Dean

b. Elected:

i. A Chairman

ii. Four persons, two from each House who shall be members of the Deanery Synod.