RESOLUTION CARRIED
Subject: Standing Committees of General Synod
Moved by: The Most Rev. Colin Johnson, Diocese of Toronto
Seconded by: Chancellor David P. Jones, Diocese of Edmonton
Be it resolved that this General Synod
amend Section 39 of the Constitution to read as follows:
Section 39A. Standing Committees
a) There shall be the following Standing Committees of the General Synod:
i) The Pension Committee, which shall be constituted as prescribed in Canon VIII, and
ii) The Financial Management Committee, which shall consist of seven members:
a) four of which shall be elected by the General Synod, at least one of whom shall be a member of the Council of General Synod
b) three members shall be appointed by the Primate
c) one of the members shall be a member of the Resources for Mission Coordinating Committee.
b) In nomination of persons to be elected or appointed to Standing Committees, geographic representation, expertise, experience and commitment to the ongoing life of the committee shall be the principal criteria. Consideration shall also be given to reflecting the diverse groups and individuals within the church and society. Consideration may be given to representation from churches in full communion with The Anglican Church of Canada.
c) Normally, a person who was a member of a Standing Committee for the two immediately preceding terms will not be elected or appointed to that committee.
d) The Primate, Prolocutor and Deputy Prolocutor may appoint the chair of each standing committee from among the members of the committee.
e) At least 30 days before a regular session of the General Synod, each Standing Committee shall submit to the General Synod Nominating Committee the names of persons to be considered for nomination for membership of the committee for its next term.
f) Each Standing Committee shall report to the General Synod and regularly to the Council of the General Synod.
39B. Coordinating Committees
a) There shall be the following Coordinating Committees of General Synod:
i) Faith, Worship and Ministry Committee
ii) Partners in Mission and Eco-justice Committee
iii) Resources for Mission Committee
iv) Communications and Information Resources Committee
v) Anglican Journal Committee.
b) Within its terms of reference and subject to available financial resources and the priorities established by the Council of General Synod, the function of a Coordinating Committee is to coordinate and oversee the work which will be performed by staff members, task forces, working groups, or commissions.
c) Each Coordinating Committee shall consist of:
i) three members elected by the General Synod
ii) at least two members appointed by the Primate, provided that at least one member shall be a member of the Council of General Synod.
d) The Primate, Prolocutor and Deputy Prolocutor may appoint the chair of each Coordinating Committee from among the members of the committee.
e) In nomination of persons to be elected or appointed to Coordinating Committees, geographic representation, expertise, experience and commitment to the ongoing life of the committee shall be the principal criteria. Consideration shall also be given to reflecting the diverse groups and individuals within the church and society. Consideration may be given to representation from churches in full communion with The Anglican Church of Canada.
f) Normally, a person who was a member of a Coordinating Committee for the two immediately preceding terms will not be elected or appointed to that committee.
g) The Council of the General Synod may adopt or amend terms of reference for a Coordinating Committee; may create additional Coordinating Committees; and may divide or amalgamate existing Coordinating Committees; all of which shall be subject to confirmation by the General Synod at its next regular session. The terms of reference of each Co-ordinating Committee shall be printed in the Appendices of the Handbook of the General Synod.
h) At least 30 days before a regular session of the General Synod, each Coordinating Committee shall submit to the General Synod Nominating Committee the names of persons to be considered for nomination for membership of the committee for its next term.
i) Each Co-ordinating Committee shall report to the General Synod and regularly to the Council of the General Synod.
[ and then continue on with section 40 ff as existing]
Source: The Council of General Synod
Submitted by: The Council of General Synod
Does this motion contain within it any financial implications? Yes No X
If yes, has the General Synod Expenditures Committee considered the implications? Yes No
EXPLANATORY NOTE/BACKGROUND
PROCEDURE FOR ADOPTION (C)
In accordance with section 11 b) of the Declaration of Principles, the Constitution may be amended by a two-thirds majority of each Order voting at one session of General Synod.
Note: an amendment to any section of the Constitution which has its origin in the Declaration of Principles must be consistent with the Principle concerned.