THIRD SESSION OF THE SEVENTY-EIGHTH SYNOD

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1 Anglican Church of Australia DIOCESE OF BRISBANE THIRD SESSION OF THE SEVENTY-EIGHTH SYNOD 2016 BUSINESS PAPERS

2 The Marks of Mission of the Worldwide Anglican Communion The Mission of the Church is the Mission of Christ to proclaim the Good News of the Kingdom To teach, baptise and nurture new believers To respond to human need by loving service To seek to transform unjust structures of society To strive to safeguard the integrity of creation and sustain and renew the life of the earth To worship and celebrate the grace of God And to live as one holy catholic and apostolic Church (Bonds of Affection 1984 ACC-6 p49, Mission in a Broken World 1990 ACC p101) reworked by ACC 13 June 2005 We participate in God s mission of transforming individuals and communities offering meaning, purpose and hope through Jesus Christ Our Directions To be faithful to this Mission, God also calls us to: Worship We celebrate God s love in ways that build on Anglican traditions, encouraging diversity in worship Support One Another We support, nurture and encourage one another, working to build communities of faith that reflect God s love. Proclaim Our Faith We proclaim our faith, by word and action, in every part of our lives. Learn and Grow We seek to become more like Christ, through prayer and a commitment to learning and growing. Minister We show God s love in all areas of our lives, treating people with respect and dignity, and responding to their needs. Seek Justice We work to create just social structures for all people, and care for all of God s creation. Collaborate We work with one another and with other Christian churches in promoting and celebrating the saving grace of Jesus Christ.

3 Anglican Church of Australia - Diocese of Brisbane THIRD SESSION OF THE SEVENTY-EIGHTH SESSION OF SYNOD 2016 CONTENTS Page Program and Order of Business: Friday, 17 June Saturday, 18 June Sunday, 19 June Motions of which notice has been given... 8 Synod Roll Diocesan Statistics Draft Canons and other Legislation to be presented to Synod General Synod Legislation Canon Amendment Canon General Synod Legislation Canon (Delegation to Diocesan Council) Amendment Canon Professional Standards Canon (Associate Director) Amendment Canon Proposed Amended Standing Orders of Synod Draft Budget Reports and Extra Documentation Arising from the 2016 Session of Synod Elements of The Eucharist Handbook for Synod Notices Prayers and Readings for the 2016 Session of Synod Note: The times for Synod to sit, as set out in the program and order of business, are subject to any alteration which may be made by Synod. PLEASE RETAIN FOR USE DURING SYNOD

4 P1 FRIDAY 17 JUNE 2016 PROGRAM 7.00 pm Synod Service (Eucharist) in St John's Cathedral. The Most Rev d Dr P J Aspinall, Archbishop of Brisbane will deliver the Synod Sermon pm Opening of Synod in the Cathedral and Synod in Session pm Adjournment.

5 P2 1. Proceedings are opened with prayer. ORDER OF BUSINESS Synod in Session 2. Nominations of Representatives to General Synod (by 4.00 pm Saturday 18 June 2016) 3. Notices of Motion on Supplementary Business Paper. 4. Petitions. 5. Reports of the Diocesan Council and other Reports shall be laid on the table by the Lay Secretary. 6. On behalf of the Diocesan Council, the Rt Reverend Geoff Smith to move: (1) That consideration of the following business be made an Order of the Day in accordance with the following table with the following amendments: Business being considered Order of the Day for: Motion No. 24 Motion No. 25 Financial Services Commission Report Auditors Report and Statement of Accounts Saturday 18 June at 4.00 pm Motion No. 26 Budget 2017 Motion No. 27 Appointment of Auditors Business to be considered consecutively Motion No. 9 ABM Archbishop s November Appeal Saturday at 5.00 pm (20 Minutes) Motion No. 3 Standing Orders Saturday Motion No. 16 Parish Contributions Saturday 2.00 pm Motion No. 8 Reconciliation Action Plan Sunday am following immediately after the consideration of reports

6 P3 (2) That Synod give leave to the following persons to address Synod or the Committee if called upon by the President or Chairman of Committees. Ms K Crouch Ms Sherril Molloy Ms Jayne Shallcross Mr Bruce Wilson Ms Sandra Long Mr Douglas Porter The Rev d Ken Spreadborough Ms Sally Isles Ms Jude Long Mrs Stephanie Munday-Lake Executive Director. Community Services Commission Executive Director, Anglican Schools Commission Executive Director, Diocesan Services Commission Chair, Diocesan Services Commission Chief Financial Officer, Financial Services Commission Chair, Anglican Financial Services Commission Anglican Board of Mission Australia Client Partnership Manager, People and Culture Principal of Nungalinya College, Darwin Deputy Principal, Hillbrook Anglican School (3) That Synod give leave for the distribution of the following literature:- i) Introducing GFS A Worldwide ministry within the Anglican Communion ii) Anglican Board of Mission Australia information iii) Reconciliation Action Plan Leaflet 7. Notices of Questions or Motions [see SO C.6 & SO C.13] 8. Motions of which previous notice has been given.

7 P4 SATURDAY 18 JUNE 2016 PROGRAM 8.30 a.m. Morning Prayer - St John's Cathedral 9.00 a.m. Synod in Session a.m. Coffee break a.m. Synod in Session 1.00 p.m. Lunch 2.00 p.m. Synod in Session 3.30 p.m. Coffee break 4.00 p.m. Nominations Close 4.00 p.m. Synod in Session 5.30 p.m. Evening Prayer 6.00 p.m. Evening meal 7.30 p.m. Synod in Session 9.30 p.m. Adjournment

8 P5 1. Proceedings are opened with prayer ORDER OF BUSINESS Synod in Session at 9.00 a.m. 2. Confirmation of minutes of previous day's sitting. 3. President s Address 4. Notices of Motion on supplementary business paper. 5. Formal motions. 6. Petitions 7. Notices of Questions and Motions (see SO C.6 & SO C.13) 8. Nomination of representatives to General Synod (by 4.00 pm Saturday 18 June 2016) 9. Consideration of Reports of: Diocesan Council Parishes and Other Mission Agencies Commission Cathedral Chapter Community Services Commission Ministry Education Commission Anglican Schools Commission Diocesan Services Commission Financial Services Commission Financial Statement and Budget Mr T C Reid The Ven G March The Very Rev d Dr P C Catt Ms C Grant The Rt Rev d Dr J C Holland The Rt Rev d A M Taylor Mr B Wilson Mr D Porter Ms S Long 10. Consideration of general principles, consideration in Committee of the Whole Synod, and Passing of Canons 11. Motions of which previous notice has been given

9 P6 SUNDAY 19 JUNE 2016 PROGRAM 7.00 a.m. Morning Prayer - St John's Cathedral 7.30 a.m. Holy Communion - St John's Cathedral 8.00 a.m. Holy Communion - Churchie Chapel 9.30 a.m. Holy Communion - St John's Cathedral 9.30 a.m. Lay Conference am Coffee Break am Ballot Opens a.m. Synod in Session 1.00 p.m. Lunch 2.00 pm Ballot Closes 2.00 p.m. Synod in Session 3.30 p.m. Coffee break 4.00 p.m. Synod in Session 6.00 p.m. Adjournment

10 P7 ORDER OF BUSINESS Synod in Session at a.m. 1. Proceedings are opened with prayer. 2. Confirmation of minutes of previous day's sitting. 3. Notices of Motion on Supplementary Business Paper. 4. Formal motions. 5. Petitions. 6. Motions of which notice has been given on a previous day. 7. Confirmation of minutes of this day s sitting. 8. Synod adjourned sine die

11 P8 Anglican Church of Australia Diocese of Brisbane Synod 2016 NOTICES OF MOTION 2016

12 P9 MOTIONS FOR SYNOD 2016 Anglican Diocese of Brisbane MOTIONS OF WHICH NOTICE HAS BEEN GIVEN 1. The Very Rev d Dr Peter Catt to move; the Seconding: The future of marriage dialogue spaces That this Synod: a) Recalls the Synod commitments in both 2012 (16) and 2014 (41) to ongoing dialogue and engagement with issues concerning the definitions and meanings of marriage in contemporary Australian society, and Synod s endorsement of dialogue spaces organised by the Anglican Church Southern Queensland Social Responsibilities Committee (SRC) for this purpose; b) Encourages all members of the diocese to continue to take advantage of these opportunities to dialogue about marriage and family life both within the church and with the wider community. Rationale: Definitions and meanings of marriage continue to be debated widely in the public forum, under the impetus of a plebiscite on marriage equality proposed by the current Australian Government. The SRC recognises that such a proposal is likely to continue to engender wide ranging public comment, with the potential for opinions to become increasingly polarised. Previous resolutions of Synod have requested the SRC to facilitate opportunities for church members to engage with each other on what is often a complex and emotional subject matter. A subsequent series of talking circles in regional and metropolitan locations has enabled members of the diocesan family to share and explore their opinions on this issue in a safe and respectful environment. It is hoped that members of Synod will continue to actively support this ongoing series of dialogue spaces. 2. The Rev d Professor Rodney Wolff to move: The Very Rev d Dr Peter Catt seconding: A resource on issues relating to human sexuality and marriage That this Synod, in order to inform faithful consideration of contemporary issues relating to human sexuality and marriage, asks the Archbishop-in-Council to invite and encourage individuals who are representative of the theological diversity in this diocese to: a) form a panel which will identify and investigate comprehensively issues relating to human sexuality and marriage, where such issues include but are not limited to Holy Scripture, theological commentary, the law, social sciences (including psychology), the arts, and the sciences (including biology) b) present a range of theological commentary on the issues considered which is respectful and which is accessible to lay readership; and c) furnish a resource, as described in part (b) above, at the 2017 meeting of Synod, with a view to making the resource widely available throughout the diocese shortly thereafter.

13 P10 Rationale Background 1. The intention of this motion is not to produce a position statement or statements affirming the nature of marriage or making declarations on any matters of human sexuality, either explicitly or implicitly. 2. Through this motion, it is sought to support and socialise serious theological reflection on matters of human sexuality, and on the definition and meaning of marriage, in ways which are comprehensively informed and are respectful of the range of theological views within the diocese. 3. Through this motion, it is further sought to provide a resource which has integrity and which is accessible to those who are not specialists in theology or other pertinent technical fields. 4. It is recognised that Holy Scripture, in being normative for faith, is the central focusing point for these matters. Through this motion, it is sought to acknowledge that focusing role of Holy Scripture, not only in providing primary content, but also in being the lens through which to view secular content. 5. Through this motion, it is sought to provide specialist input, accompanied by a range of theological commentary, which enables the church s engagement on these issues to be better informed and more respectful. In doing so, the intention is to bring together the diversity of theological standpoints in the common context of secular issues, and to diffuse unhelpful adversarial debate. 1. There are diverse views within ACSQ over human sexuality and marriage. The views are informed by Spirit-led faith, inspiration, attention to Scripture, and theological reflection. 2. The Social Responsibilities Committee is actively engaging with issues of human sexuality and marriage in its research, dialogue, and advocacy. 3. Secular views on human sexuality, marriage, and long-term couple relationships can be difficult for members of the church, in the challenge of engaging with technical issues and discourse which do not align with traditional discourse within the church. 4. Debates over human sexuality and marriage are well-rehearsed: the promulgation of arguments and their rebuttals entrenches positions. Many arguments focus entirely on biblical content, and fail to bring Holy Scripture to bear on secular views. 5. A plebiscite on marriage equality is proposed by the current Australian Government. There is thus the possibility of subsequent legislative changes; likewise if there is a change of government at the next election. ACSQ needs to maintain and deepen its engagement with these matters. 6. It is not anticipated that this task will be very onerous, as much material is readily accessible. The main task will be in bringing material together and compiling some succinct theological reflections. 3. The Very Rev d Dr Peter Catt to move; seconding: General Synod Resolution on Church Unity That this Synod: a) notes resolution 52/14 of the General Synod; b) commits itself to fulfil to the best of its ability the expectations described in the paragraphs 4, 5 and 6 of General Synod Resolution 52/14, namely: i) the dioceses of this Church look to each other to spend time with openness and patience to listen pray and study together in order to discern the will of God for this Church and its people as we seek to be led by the Holy Spirit

14 P11 ii) iii) into all truth and to proclaim the Gospel afresh in each generation. (Paragraph 4, General Synod Resolution 52/14) each diocese expects that all dioceses will support each other and cooperate in a process of discernment and seeking direction for the spread of the Gospel throughout Australia and beyond. Paragraph 5, General Synod Resolution 52/14); the dioceses expect each other to act with diligence, care and caution in respect of any action which may provoke controversy, which by its intensity, substance or extent could threaten the unity of this Church. (Paragraph 6, General Synod Resolution 52/15). 4. The Rev d Gillian Moses to move, the Very Rev d Dr Peter Catt seconding: Gender Equality That this Synod: a) acknowledges that women around the world, including in Australia, continue to experience disadvantage and discrimination on the basis of gender, particularly in the areas of education, economic participation, access to health services including reproductive health, and participation in decision making and leadership; b) acknowledges that church teaching and tradition can sometimes be used to preserve discriminatory attitudes and practices, especially in the areas of health care and leadership; c) commits to implementing its own policies of gender equality in appointments and elections, taking seriously the responsibility of all to promote women of ability alongside men in all areas of leadership and decision-making. 5. The Rt Revd A Taylor to move, the Revd Alan Moore seconding: Report to the select Committee on Elements of the Eucharist That this Synod: a) receives the Report to Brisbane Synod 2016 of the Select Committee on Elements of the Eucharist dated April 2016, and b) recognises that this report reiterates the implementation of the recommendations 1 3 of the original report to Synod in 2015 which were agreed to at that session of Synod, and c) grants leave for the Synod Select Committee, constituted at the 2014 session of Synod, to continue work and to report to Synod in The Rev d Geoff Hoyte to move, the Rev d Professor Rodney Wolff seconding: Ministry in Universities That this Synod requests the Archbishop-in-Council to: a) re-consider ministry in universities in the context of ACSQ s Going for Growth mission; and b) develop and implement a (possibly non-traditional) resourcing model to pursue that mission in universities. Explanatory Note: 1) The following universities have campuses in the Diocese of Brisbane: The University of Queensland (UQ), Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Griffith University (GU), Bond University, University of Southern Queensland, Southern Cross University, University of the Sunshine Coast, Central Queensland University, Australian Catholic University. Most of them are growing.

15 P12 2) The movers of this motion believe that ministry to the university population is important and strategic for the Diocese s growth, and, in particular, represents good opportunity for seeking candidates for ordained ministry who could function in both the church and the professions / business / industry. 3) There are existing ecumenical chaplaincies at UQ, QUT, and GU; however, ACSQ presently does not participate in UQ s chaplaincy. Note that UQ is contemplating significant growth at its St Lucia campus. 4) The PMC accepted a report in late 2014 outlining a model for growth in Anglican ministry in our universities. 7. The Ven Greg March to move; the seconding: Clergy Wellbeing Framework That this Synod, 1) Gives thanks for the encouragement, support and professional development that the Clergy Wellbeing framework will provide. 2) Notes that Flourish will be available to all licenced clergy, Retired clergy, stipendiary Lay Ministers, Formation students, Chaplains and pastoral care coordinators, paid parish staff and spouses and dependant family members living at the same residence of any of the above. 3) Encourages clergy to provide feedback to the PMC as further elements of the Framework are rolled out. 8. The Revd Dr Jonathan Inkpin to move; The Rev d Bruce Boase seconding: Diocesan Reconciliation Action Plan That is Synod, further to the charge from Synod 2015: 1) Affirms the work of the diocesan Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) reference group in assisting the diocese as a whole to turn good intentions into measurable actions that support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in our shared mission and ministry. 2) Endorses the decision of Diocesan Council to move towards an Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan and looks forward to the final agreement with Reconciliation Australia in the next few months. 3) Encourages all diocesan entities to participate fully in the actions proposed in the current outline Reconciliation Action Plan and to reflect further on other means of respect, relationships and opportunities which can be developed in their particular context. 9. The Rev d Stuart Webb to move; the Rev d Julia Van den Bos seconding: Support for Anglican Board of Mission - Australia That this Synod: 1) Commends the people of the Diocese for their support ABM in 2015 and in particular the 2015 Archbishop s November Appeal through which over $ was raised for clergy in-service in ACPNG. 2) Commends the people of the Diocese for their support of ABM, generally, by which over $300,000 was raised for ABM in 2015, amounting to 20% of the total donations from all of the Australian Dioceses. 3) Encourages the people of the Diocese to support the 2016 Archbishop s November Appeal for the provision of $ to support Wontulp-Bi-Buya College, Cairns and Nungalinya College, Darwin 4) Commends the Anglican Schools as they support ABM Projects and ABM's Global Rapid Response toward natural disasters

16 P13 5) Encourages the people of the Diocese to undertake pilgrimages to the ABM partner Churches. 6) Encourages the people of the Diocese to collect used stamps, the sale of which benefits ABM by over $ each year. 7) Welcomes Simon Okwako from Kenya who is here to promote the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd in that country. 10. The Rev d Geoff Hoyte to move; the Rev d Helen Paget seconding: Clergy Summer School That this Synod: 1) affirms the role of the Clergy Summer School in maintaining collegiality and in the ongoing professional development of the clergy of Brisbane Diocese; 2) encourages the clergy to attend the January 2017 Summer School; 3) encourages Parishes to meet the financial cost for their clergy of registration at the Summer School. 11. The Rt Rev d Geoff Smith to move; seconding Time of Year for Synod Sessions That this synod noting a) the custom of synod meeting in the middle of the year; b) the difficulty this presents in terms of providing an accurate budget for the consideration of synod; requests the Archbishop to give consideration to convening the First Session of the Seventy-Ninth Synod on 22, 23, 24 September Mr Doug Russell to move; seconding: Christian Education to Upper Primary and Secondary Schools That this Synod recommend to the State Department of Education an elementary course in Christian Education to upper primary and secondary schools throughout the State of Queensland. Therefore in so doing, a pilot program for the five (5) year duration be introduced, to gauge the effectiveness of this concept. 13. The Rt Rev d Geoff Smith to move; seconding: Amendments to Standing Orders That this Synod consider the amendments to the Standing Orders of Synod set out in the document headed Proposed Amended Standing Orders circulated to Synod members and included in the Synod papers, with such modifications to that document that are approved by Committee of the whole Synod, be approved and take effect at the conclusion of this session of Synod. Procedural Note: It is intended that if members wish to move that any of the proposed amendments to the Standing Orders be approved in a modified form, the Synod will resolve itself into Committee to consider each of the proposed amendments to the Standing Orders. The proposed amendments are shown in mark-up in the document included in the Bushiness Papers headed Proposed Amended Standing Orders. Explanatory Note: The suggested changed to Standing Orders relate to: delegation of approval of final day minutes to Diocesan Council removing the need to fill time while minutes are prepared on the last day;

17 P14 permitting chairs and executive directors (EDs) of Commissions to present reports if they are not otherwise Synod members reflecting a practice that has developed over time; rules relating to use of multimedia presentations see below; facilitating electronic communications and electronic voting and elections Synod has on a number of occasions expressed its wish to reduce paper usage and create options for electronic means of providing information. These changes are designed to facilitate this; changes to the daily agenda to reflect current practice of calling over the business paper and putting them in a more logical order; There has been some dissatisfaction expressed by both Synod members and Diocesan staff at the organisation of multimedia presentations for Synod, particularly where they are requested to be displayed at the last minute. The rules have never been clear as to the rights of members to use such presentations. One option is to discard them altogether but this may lose an opportunity for the Synod to be assisted by presentations in conducting its business. The process suggested involves a review of proposed presentations with the final decision in the hands of the President. There is a recognition that a member could give notice of a motion for the Synod to decide to receive a presentation. The changes described above include a number of delegations, e.g.: to the President to approve multimedia presentations; to Diocesan Council to approve electronic voting systems for votes from the floor and elections subject to the systems meeting the stated criteria; to the General Manager to determine electronic methods of submitting election nominations; The proposed changes generally allow Synod members to decide how they want to receive information (e.g. electronically or otherwise.) However, it is proposed that information on election candidates only be available electronically or by display, rather than individual handouts. Before implementing the various electronic methods contemplated in the Standing Orders, appropriate systems and methodologies will need to be identified by the General Manager s office. 14. The Rev d Mark Calder to move; seconding; Appointment of Priests That this Synod in the light of No. 8 of the Archbishop s 2015 top priorities (regarding dealing constructively with interregna), respectfully requests the Archbishop to allow consideration of priests for appointment in this Diocese on the basis of their individual abilities and gifts. 15. Mr Michael Calder to move; seconding ICTHUS Ministries That this Synod: i) Thanks all of those who are involved in ICTHUS ministries, especially those who volunteer to give up their holidays to help the attendees understand the love that God has for them;

18 P15 ii) Commits themselves to this ministry by: Continual prayer; Advertising and promoting this fantastic ministry in their parishes. 16. The Rt Rev d Geoff Smith to move; seconding Parish Contributions That for the purposes of section 22(e) of the Cathedral Congregation Canon and section 60(g) of the Parishes Regulation Canon and for all other purposes: 1. Synod adopt the Schedule of Parish Contributions set out in the Annexure to this motion to apply until otherwise determined by resolution of Synod; 2. Diocesan Council be authorised and have all necessary delegated authority of Synod to: (a) amend the Schedule of Parish Contributions as it applies to any parish or the Cathedral Church of St John the Evangelist (each a parish body) in any case where it sees fit to do so to (i) decrease the contribution of a parish body that would otherwise apply for such period as Diocesan Council may determine; (ii) set conditions on any decision to reduce contributions which must be complied with by the parish body; or (iii) increase the level of contributions up to the amount of the minimum provided for in the Schedule of Parish Contributions in accordance with such conditions or where it otherwise sees fit to do so, including in circumstances where: (b) (iv) the financial position of the parish body is such that it is reasonable for Diocesan Council to reduce the contribution to maintain the ministry of the parish body; (v) specific mission initiatives of the parish body create special circumstances such that it is reasonable for Diocesan Council to reduce the contribution to facilitate those initiatives; or (vi) other special circumstances exist that are reasonable for Diocesan Council to consider in determining whether to reduce contributions; and to make determinations and exercise any powers set out in the Schedule of Parish Contributions, and Diocesan Council may further delegate any such authority to the General Manager or a Commission on such terms as it sees fit, and that Synod strongly encourages all parish bodies to: 3. at least maintain their current parish contribution levels if currently higher than the minimum provided for in the Schedule of Parish Contributions; and 4. consider voluntarily adopting a higher level of parish contributions than the minimum provided for in the Schedule of Parish Contributions, including by way of early adoption of the minimum levels which will apply in a later year.

19 P16 Annexure Schedule of Parish Contributions All Parish Bodies' contributions will in the years set out below be the percentage of Parish Income set out against that year: and beyond 6% 7% 8% 9% 10% subject to any amendment to the amount of the contribution as it applies to any Parish Body as determined by Diocesan Council in accordance with its delegated authority from Synod. Any doubts or disputes arising under this Schedule which cannot resolved between the General Manager and the relevant Parish Body may be resolved by Diocesan Council, which must in resolving such doubts or disputes provide the relevant Parish Body with a reasonable opportunity to make submissions. In this Schedule: Excluded Income means: (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) funds raised or collected by the Parish Body for the purpose of being passed on to a third party recipient, for example mission agencies or other charitable entities; funds collected by the Parish Body to pay for services provided by third parties for which the Parish Body does not make any additional charge or mark up, for example an organist's fee for a wedding; donations or contributions made to a Parish Body's building fund where that fund is to be used within 5 years of receipt of the funds and which, on the application of the Parish Body, has been exempted by Diocesan Council; rental income from parish residences to the extent that the income is used to pay a housing allowance to clergy or stipendiary lay minister any other category of income that Diocesan Council resolves from time to time should be Excluded Income; Net Trading Income means the income from a Parish Body's trading activities (for example op shops, parish run child care centres) less the operating costs directly attributable to that activity; Ordinary Income means all income of a parish other than Net Trading Income, including offertories, donations, interest, fundraising proceeds, rents and fees but does not include Excluded Income; Parish Body means all parishes, including a new parish or a parish formed from the adjustment of boundaries of an existing parish but which was not in existence at the date this Schedule was adopted, and the Cathedral as defined in the Cathedral Congregation Canon; Parish Income means all Ordinary Income and Net Trading Income of the Parish Body for the year immediately before the year for which the contribution is being set. Example (Parish X) Ordinary Income for $150,000 Net Trading Income for 2016 (surplus from a child care centre) - $ 35,000 Giving to mission agencies and others - $ 10,000 Fees collected for organist for occasional services - $ 3,000

20 P17 Parish Income = 150,000 - (10, ,000) + 35,000 = 172, Contribution = 6% of 172,000 = $10,320 Explanatory Memorandum Last year the Mission Action Plan for the Diocese was welcomed by synod. The Vision for our Diocese is: Going for Growth in Christ through: Knowing God and our faith more deeply Serving our communities more compassionately Making new disciples of Christ to impact the world more effectively Resourcing this mission more generously. The fourth aspect of the vision: resourcing this mission more generously is critical to accomplishing the other three. Resourcing is about having the right people with the right skills supported by the right structures and facilities. One part of having the right resources is financial-having the money to both pay the basic costs of being a diocese and to invest in growth initiatives. In terms of parish ministry, the growth will happen in and through the parishes. However there are some growth requirements and initiatives which happen most effectively on an across the diocese as a whole basis and these need to be funded. We are currently working to find ways to resource our mission more generously in five ways: contributions from Anglican schools contributions from Anglicare using trust funds in the most effective way using the property resources of the Diocese to generate funds for mission the parish contribution system. The following ministry initiatives are examples of important work which needs to happen in order to fulfil our vision. These initiatives can happen as extra financial resources are released but will be impossible without further funding: Increased funding for the Bush Ministry Fund to support rural and isolated parishes in the Diocese Develop more 360 programs (along the lines of Bible 360) Provide coaching and support for parish leaders-lay and ordained Provide training in evangelism Increased staff resources in the parish property team to enable better assistance to parish Start new Anglican schools Pay for formation students study and living costs to enable full time study Make a significant contribution to the cost of assistant curates to assist more parishes to participate in the training of the newly ordained Provide more training programs for youth and children s ministers Further support church planting initiatives Investigate the development of a network of small parish based hospices Provide training in discipling processes Provide in service training for clergy Develop IT based resources for isolated congregations and lone Christians Develop social media based outreach

21 P18 Further develop religious education, outreach and liturgical resources for our schools Develop administration hubs to support parishes Engage a parish services coordinator Provide further work health and safety support for parishes Provide discretionary funds for regional bishops so they can make small growth grants to parishes Assist parishes to develop their own Mission Action Plans Develop more courses/programs in ministry and theological education and engage staff to teach/facilitate them Begin social enterprises to assist people in need Develop an information management system for the Diocese Develop a learning management system for the Diocese These are examples of ministry initiatives. The process of decision making about priorities is yet to be developed. Our current situation is one of threat and opportunity. We have a clear call to share with God in God s mission. Unlike other parts of the Anglican Church in Australia our Diocese has the opportunity to further develop a holistic mission through parishes, schools and Anglicare. In order for this to happen however we must act to free and gather resources. We need to intervene in ways that will assist parishes to grow in knowledge of God and our faith, in serving our communities more compassionately, and in making disciples of Jesus Christ. The parish contribution system in our Diocese is not working effectively to resource mission. In fact it has failed for many years. The Diocese of Brisbane currently has a voluntary parish contribution system. The advantage of the system is that parishes are free to choose how much to contribute to the mission of the whole. There are also disadvantages in practice. First the parish share of the costs of the Diocese are not shared fairly among the parishes with some being very generous and some contributing very little, even when they have the capacity to contribute more; and secondly the total of parish contributions has remained basically unchanged over at least the past twenty years. This means that the real value of the parish contribution has declined by more than 30%. Since 2002 the total parish income has increased by 68%. There may be a number of contributing factors to this increase including the development of substantial business activities by some parishes, nevertheless the overall picture is clear-the parish contribution has remained the same while parish incomes have increased. While a voluntary system may well be preferred by many, in the face of rising costs and a clear call to mission the voluntary approach has proven to be unsustainable. We need to urgently change our system of parish contributions. A survey of Anglican dioceses indicates that Brisbane Diocese is the only Diocese in Australia which has a voluntary parish contribution system. One Diocese (Sydney) doesn t have parish contributions at all, seeking only to recover from parishes some costs such as insurance premiums. Apart from Sydney other dioceses have systems with contributions based either on a percentage of parish income or the diocesan budget is shared among the parishes using a method like the number of people who identify as Anglicans within the parish boundary. The survey indicated that in Dioceses where a percentage contribution is used the highest percentage contribution was 17% and the lowest was 9%.

22 P19 In trying to discern a viable alternative parish contributions system five factors were seen to be important: simple to administer equitable keep pace with parish income raise more funds for mission be as positive as possible for parishes After modelling many different possible systems the system which is being proposed was chosen. In summary the proposal is: parishes contribute 10% of their income from offertories, donations, fundraising, rents and 10% of net business income funds raised for others are excluded from the calculation of income. rental income from parish residences to the extent that the income is used to pay a housing allowance to clergy or stipendiary lay minister is excluded from the calculation of income parishes may seek a review of their contribution in the case of special need or circumstance parishes may seek an exemption for building funds where the building fund will be used within five years the contribution will be based on income for the prior year the system will be phased in with parishes contributing a minimum of 6% in 2017, 7% in 2018, 8% in 2019, 9% in 2020 and 10% in 2021 parishes that are able to move more quickly to 10% are encouraged to do so, and parishes already contributing more than the required percentage are encouraged to continue to do so section 19 (a) of the Diocesan Council Canon will continue to apply in the case of arrears where relief has not been granted. This proposal varies from the original distributed for consultation only in that rental income from parish residences to the extent that the income is used to pay a housing allowance to clergy or stipendiary ministers is excluded from the calculation of income. This change was made as a result of consistent feedback from a number of parishes. Consultation prior to the finalisation of the proposal has thrown up many questions and individual circumstances from parishes which will need to be worked through if the parish contribution proposal is adopted by Synod. The proposed resolution allows Diocesan Council to vary categories of excluded income if that seems necessary. It is intended that an implementation group including representatives from parishes be established soon after synod to guide the process of bringing the system into action for The phasing in approach means that impact on parishes will be gradual as will an increase in parish contributions available. Modelling this system indicates that at current parish income levels, and if parishes which currently give more than 10% continue to do that, the total parish contribution in 2021 will be in the order of 2.4 million dollars compared to the current 1.4 million dollars. Significantly if parish contributions had increased only by the inflation figure over the past twenty years, the current parish contribution would be in the order of 2.2 million dollars. Consultation with the Diocesan Legal Committee led to the decision to propose the new system as a resolution. A number of the canons refer to a schedule of parish contributions

23 P20 adopted by Synod (e.g. S. 60(g) Parishes Regulation Canon) and the proposed system is presented as a schedule to be adopted by synod. One of the important measures in the proposed system is that parishes will have the opportunity to seek relief if their financial or missional circumstances mean that paying their full quota is very difficult. The implementation group will need to develop consistent criteria against which applications for relief are assessed. Some parishes are already contributing more than what will be required each year under the phasing in of the new system. In fact some are contributing more than 10% already. Those parishes are encouraged to continue to be generous so work which is vital to be funded can continue. Feedback concerning the proposal has included support for the proposed change and substantial concern about its impacts in roughly equal measure. It is acknowledged that for some parishes this change if adopted will be difficult so we will need to make sure we find positive ways to support them. There is no doubt the proposed change if adopted will be significant for Brisbane Diocese. The current system of parish contributions is not working and needs to be changed. The proposed system is neither unusual or novel in the Australian Anglican scene and is a relatively simple way for parishes to contribute to the mission of the whole diocese in an equitable and transparent way where parishes that receive more give more and that those that receive less give less. 17. The Rev d Adam Lowe to move; the Ven Greg March seconding: Collection of Parish Data That this synod notes the continuing work of collection and analysis of parish data and commends the outcomes to the Diocese for use in strategic planning. 18. The Rt Rev d Cameron Venables to move; the Rev d Stefan van Munster seconding: Bush Ministry Fund That this Synod affirms the Bush Ministry Fund for its support of rural and remote ministry in the Western Region. To further develop the capacity of the BMF this Synod requests the Diocesan Council to: i) find a sustainable way of increasing income to the BMF equivalent to two full-time stipends ii) reconsider the charter for the BMF such that it includes the support of rural ministry in the Northern Region. 19. The Rt Rev d Cameron Venables to move; the Rt Rev d Geoff Smith seconding: Anglican Church of Papua New Guinea That this Synod affirms the long history of relationship between the Diocese of Brisbane and the Anglican Church of Papua New Guinea (ACPNG), and requests the Diocesan Council, in consultation with the Anglican Board of Mission, to explore ways of better partnering with ACPNG in ministry and mission. Further, that an update and recommendations based on this work be presented to Diocesan Synod in 2017.

24 P Mr Greg Gosper to move; seconding: Genocide of Christians in many Middle Eastern Countries That this Synod: a) condemns, in the strongest possible terms, the continuing acts of Genocide being perpetrated against Christians and Christian communities throughout many Middle Eastern countries and elsewhere, particularly lamenting that, in some Middle Eastern countries especially, it is predicted there will soon be no Christian presence left whatsoever; and (b) requests the Archbishop and all members of Synod to continue to support these beleaguered brothers and sisters in Christ in their prayers, in the fervent hope and prayer that these persecuted Christian communities might continue to survive in situ, being ever mindful that this escalating persecution and Genocide may soon cause the complete destruction of many long established Christian communities in the Middle East; and (c) notes with gratitude the assistance given to the persecuted Church in the Middle East by the Barnabas Fund, and requests members of Synod, and the Church Communities they represent, to support the Barnabas Fund in its work in the Middle East, both financially and with their prayers; and (d) That this Synod further notes the Barnabas Fund Petition Against Genocide in the Middle East, and requests the Archbishop s permission to display copies of the Barnabas Fund Petition throughout this Synod, seeking the support of all Synod members, and of any other interested parties, in signing such petition before the conclusion of Synod proceedings; and (e) That this Synod further requests the Archbishop to forward this Petition, incorporating all signatures, direct to the Barnabas Fund, as soon as reasonably possible after the conclusion of Synod proceedings for The Rev Nicholas Whereat to move; the Rev d Geoff Hoyte seconding: Support for Refugees This Synod is grieved at the plight of refugees around the world and seeks our nation as a whole to re-commit to the Refugee convention. To that end: a) this Synod encourages members of Synod to be aware of the excellent Study material prepared by the Social Responsibilities Committee on Asylum Seekers and Refugees; and b) this Synod seeks to encourage all Parishes and Anglican Schools to use the material to initiate conversation in the parishes and schools; c) this Synod will write to the Federal Government expressing our deep concerns and fears due to off-shore detention centres for those who have come to Australia seeking asylum; d) this Synod recommends to the federal government that we as a nation would show much more compassion by processing asylum seekers in community detention; e) this synod recommends to the Federal Government that much greater support should go to the UNHCR to enable more efficient processing of asylum seekers throughout Asia, with the advantage that refugees can then arrive safely by air. f) this Synod recommits itself to the Biblical mandate to care for widows, orphans and aliens, recognizing that aliens in this context refers to Asylum Seekers and refugees. g) that this Synod endorses the decision by the Cathedral and other communities of faith to be Places of Sanctuary. h) this Synod acknowledges the legitimate place of non-violent civil disobedience as a means for Church members to confront unjust structures in our society.

25 P22 i) this Synod encourages our Archbishop and the assistant Bishops to speak out boldly on behalf of the powerless, in particular, in this case, those who have come seeking asylum in our country. 22. The Rt Rev d Cameron Venables to move; The Rev d Tom Bower seconding: Affirmation for the Rt Rev d Daniel Deng Abot That this Synod recognises and affirms the ministry of the Rt Rev d Daniel Deng Abot, formerly a priest of this Diocese, as the Bishop of Duk Diocese in South Sudan. Further, that Bishop Daniel and the ongoing work of reconciliation in South Sudan be supported in prayer on the first day of each month through the Diocesan Pray Daily resource. 23. The Very Rev d Dr Peter Catt to move; Dr Ruth Kerr seconding: Climate Change and the Paris Agreement That this Synod: 1. gives in principle support to the Interfaith Climate Change Statement to World Leaders (2016) ( and 2. resolves to make a renewed commitment to taking action on climate change by requesting: a) the Social Responsibilities Committee and Angligreen to explore how we might practically fulfil the calling contained within the Interfaith Statement, and for them to work with the diocese, its parishes, and agencies to put it into action locally; b) all members of the church, both clergy and laity, to i) consider what more might be done in their own communities to reduce their own carbon footprint; and ii) join the interfaith community to advocate for stronger action on climate change; and c) that a report on progress be provided to Synod in 2017 by the Social Responsibilities Committee Rationale The Paris agreement and Interfaith Statement The Paris Agreement was negotiated and adopted by consensus in December It is a binding agreement that operates within the framework of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) which sets out how the world will collectively respond to greenhouse gases emissions, mitigation, adaptation and finance from the year The Interfaith Climate Change Statement to world Leaders (2016) was a positive endorsement of the Paris Agreement by a range of faith leaders and groups from across the world. It has been endorsed widely within Australia, including by: The Rev d Dr Lyn Arnold Chair of the Public Affairs Commission (PAC) of the Anglican Church of Australia, on the recommendation of The Primate. Bishop George Browning, Inaugural Convener the Anglican Communion Environment Network (ACEN) Sr. Elizabeth Delaney sgs, General Secretary National Council of Churches in Australia (NCCA).

26 P23 The Interfaith Statement serves to renew the commitment of the faith communities to remain active in defining the moral responsibility to care for the Earth and to take action within our own local communities. The six key points contained with the Interfaith Statement are to: 1. Urge governments to rapidly sign, ratify and implement the Paris Agreement, and to increase pledges to reduce emissions in line with keeping the global temperature rise to 1.5C above pre-industrial levels; 2. Insist on rapid emissions reduction and peaking by 2020, in order to keep the 1.5C limit within reach; 3. Strongly advocate the greater flows of finance, especially for adaptation and loss and damage; 4. Urge the swift phase out of all fossil fuel subsidies and transition from fossil fuels to 100% renewable energy by 2050; 5. Encourage faith communities to reduce emissions in their homes, workplaces and centres of worship and to support and stand in solidarity with communities already impacted by climate change; 6. Call for fossil fuel divestment and reinvestment in renewables, including within our own communities, and/or by engaging companies on climate change. The full statement can be found at: The Anglican Church and climate change In 2011 our Diocesan Synod motion (30. Carbon Tax) recognised our responsibility before God to care for the earth, and acknowledged that human production of carbon emissions was leading to climate change. It urged Anglicans to contribute towards a debate to price carbon, as well as advocate for ongoing climate initiatives and renewable energy. In 2014 our Diocesan Synod recognised the urgent environmental and economic challenges faced by communities in our region due to climate change. This motion sent a clear message that urgent action was required, and signalled our own willingness to act on our Christian commitment to care for creation. In 2014, the General Synod of the Anglican Church of Australia passed a resolution which: called on individual Anglicans and our Dioceses, as a theological and moral imperative, to review their commitment to protecting the Earth and be prepared to make significant changes in the ways we live and spend; and requested each Diocese to review the criteria for its investments, to give high priority to ecological sustainability and in particular explore removal of fossil fuel industries from Diocesan investment portfolios (R61/14: This motion in 2016, now before Synod seeks to renew and build on the stated commitment of our church, and in solidarity with the concerned faith community worldwide.

27 P Mr D Sneesby to move, the Rt Rev d G M Smith Seconding: That the Financial Services Commission Report for the year ended 31 December 2015 be received. I seek leave of Synod to permit Mr Douglas Porter to address the Synod on the report of the set time in lieu of the mover. 25. Mr D Sneesby to move, the Rt Rev d G Smith seconding: Auditor s Report and Statement of Accounts That the Auditor s Report and Statement of Accounts of The Corporation of the Synod of the Diocese of Brisbane and related entities and The Corporation of the Lesser Chapter of the Cathedral Church of Brisbane for the year ended 31 December 2015 as incorporated in the Report Book be adopted. 26. Mr D Sneesby to move, the Rt Rev d G Smith seconding: Budget for 2017 That this Synod approve the Budget for the 12 months ending 31 December 2017 as detailed in the attached summary and in so doing notes: That this Budget has been prepared nine months in advance of the year of operation; That the Budget will need revision and approval by Diocesan Council in November 2016 in the light of any unforeseen external economic factors and more up-to-date estimates of revenue and costs which may emerge in the intervening period; and that, whilst Synod acknowledges that the budget may require a refresh in light of changed circumstances, that the intent of operational initiatives included in the Budget as submitted be honoured where possible. I seek leave of Synod to permit Ms Sandra Long to address the Synod on the motion for the set time in lieu of the mover. 27 Mr D Sneesby to move, the Rt Rev d G Smith seconding: Auditors for 2017 That this Synod appoints Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu as Auditors to the Diocese of Brisbane for all Diocesan audits for the period ending 31 December 2017.

28 P25 Anglican Church of Australia Diocese of Brisbane Synod 2016 SYNOD ROLL & STATISTICS FOR THE 2016 SESSION OF SYNOD

29 P26 President: The Most Reverend Dr Phillip J Aspinall, BSc, Grad Dip RE., BD (Hons), PhD, MBA Archbishop of Brisbane and Metropolitan of Queensland The Right Reverend Dr Jonathan C Holland, BA (Hons), BA (Hons) (Oxon), Cert Theol., M.A. (Oxon), M.A., Ph.D., Assistant Bishop of the Diocese of Brisbane (Northern Region) The Right Reverend Geoffrey M Smith, BA, Th Dip, Dip Tchg, Grad Cert Min., M.Phil. M.Th., AFAIM, GAICD Assistant Bishop and General Manager/Registrar of the Diocese of Brisbane The Right Reverend Alison M Taylor, BA (Hons), BD (Hons), MUP., Grad.Dip.Org.Beh., AIMM Assistant Bishop of the Diocese of Brisbane (Southern Region) The Right Reverend Cameron D Venables BA (Hons); BTh., Assistant Bishop of the Diocese of Brisbane (Western Region) ACTIVE LICENSED CLERGY Name The Rev d Trevor Adams The Rev d Nicole Anderson The Ven Olaf Anderson The Rev d Simon Arok The Rev d Gary Atherton The Rev d Gerard Bahre The Rev d Sharon Baird The Rev d Graheme Baldock The Rev d Andrew Baldwin The Rev d Jeffrey Balnaves The Rev d John Bell The Rev d Daniel Berris The Rev d Canon Bruce Boase The Rev d Timothy Booth The Rev d Anne Bottomley The Rev d Kevin Bourke The Rev d Thomas Bower The Rev d Canon Ralph Bowles Appointment Rector, Parish of Kingaroy Priest-in-Charge, Parish of Samford Rector, Parish of New Farm Honorary Assistant Priest, Parish of St Paul s, Ipswich Rector, Parish of Bramble Bay Honorary Deacon, Parish of Mitchell School Chaplain Hillbrook Anglican College & Assist Priest, Parish of Aspley-Albany Creek Rector, Parish of Redcliffe & Area Dean of the Redcliffe Deanery Assistant Priest, Parish of Warwick Priest-in-Charge, Parish of Oakey Honorary Deacon, Parish of Rosewood Priest-in-Charge, The Lakes Anglican Church Priest-in-Charge, Parish of Green Hills Anglican Community; Honorary Canon, St John s Cathedral Mission Chaplain and Honorary Deacon, Parish of New Farm Honorary Assistant Curate, Parish of Redcliffe Rector, Parish of Stafford Rector, Parish of Dalby Mission Chaplain Parish Health Officer/NCD within the PMC, Honorary Canon, St John s

30 P27 Name The Rev d John Bretz The Rev d Stephen J Briggs The Rev d Jonathan Bright The Rev d Jonathan Brook The Rev d Trevor Bulled The Rev d Canon Ron Bundy The Rev d Helen Button The Rev d Robyn Cairns The Rev d Jamee-Lee Callard The Rev d Mark Calder The Rev d Donald Campbell (Bro Donald Campbell SSF) The Rev d Mark Carlyon The Rev d Dr Peter Catt The Rev d Ian Chevis The Rev d Helen Chick The Ven Michael Chiplin The Rev d Elizabeth Chol The Rev d Raymond Clifton The Rev d Jennifer Colbrahams The Rev d Bill Colbrahams The Rev d Nicole Colledge The Rev d Andrew Cooper The Rev d Jonathan Cornish The Rev d Susan Crothers- Robertson, The Rev d Marilyn Cullen The Rev d Alan Dale The Rev d Brenda Davis The Rev d Lorraine Dawson The Rev d Keith Dean-Jones The Rev d David Deng The Rev d John Deng The Rev d Josh Dinale The Rev d Bruce Dorman The Rev d Graham Dorman The Rev d John Dougherty The Rev d Ian Dredge The Rev d Lynette Dunn Appointment Cathedral Honorary Deacon, Parish of Waterloo Bay Assistant Priest, Curate, Parish of Banyo Priest-in-Charge, Parish of Alexandra Hills Associate Priest, Parish of Surfer s Paradise Rector, Parish of Holy Trinity, Fortitude Valley Residentiary Canon, St John s Cathedral Assistant Priest, Parish of Mt Gravatt Honorary Deacon, Parish of Logan Assistant Curate, Parish of Kenmore-Brookfield Rector, Parish of Noosa; Priest-in-Charge Parish of Cooroora & Area Dean, Sunshine Coast Deanery Priest-in-Charge, Parish of Annerley Priest-in-Charge, Parish of Toowoomba, St James ; Archdeacon of the Downs Dean of St John s Cathedral Honorary Deacon, Parish of Logan Priest-in-Charge, Parish of Maroochydore Rector, Parish of Indooroopilly Honorary Assistant Priest, Parish of S Paul s Ipswich Mission Chaplain, Spiritual & Pastoral Care Manager Priest-in-Charge, Parish of Gatton Ma Ma Creek Priest-in-Charge, Parish of Rosewood Chaplain, St Margaret s Anglican Girl s School Rector, Parish of Gympie Chaplain, Canterbury College & Honorary Assistant Priest, The Lakes Anglican Church Parish Chaplain, St Johns Anglican College Honorary Deacon, Parish of Bribie Island Honorary A.C., Parish of Toowong Deacon & Chaplaincy Support Officer, West Moreton Anglican College Rector, Parish of Drayton Priest-in-Charge, Parish of Bundaberg Honorary Assistant Priest Parish of Caboolture Honorary Assoc. Priest, Parish of Goodna Rector, Parish of Coorparoo Honorary Assistant Priest, Parish of Gympie Priest-in-Charge, Provisional Parish of Springfield Priest-in-Charge, Parish of Toowoomba West Associate Priest, Parish of Noosa Honorary Deacon, Parish of Biggera Waters- Coomera Valley (known as Parish of Gold Coast

31 P28 Name The Rev d Tania Eichler The Rev d Michael Faragher The Ven Denise Ferguson The Rev d Peter Finlay The Rev d Canon Mary Florence The Rev d Canon Dr Marian Free The Rev d Ian Furby The Rev d Ibrahim Gabi The Rev d Bryan Gadd The Rev d Elizabeth Gaitskell The Rev d Denis Galloway The Rev d Gillian Gardiner (Sister Gillian, SSA) The Rev d Lee Gauld The Rev d Jeremy Gehrman The Ven Richard Gowty The Rev d Jeremy Greaves The Rev d Avriel Green The Rev d Peter Grevett The Rev d Scot Gunthorpe The Rev d James Hall The Rev d Thomas Hall The Rev d Kenneth Hansen The Rev d Canon Gary Harch The Rev d Phillip Hardie The Rev d Kay Hart The Rev d Canon Dr Murray Harvey The Ven Valerie Hoare The Rev d Daniel Hobbs The Rev d Charles Holmes The Rev d Stephen Hooper The Rev d Martyn Hope The Rev d Kenneth Hopper The Rev d Geoffrey Hoyte Appointment North) Rector, Parish of Centenary Suburbs & Area Dean, Brisbane South West Deanery Priest-in-Charge, Parish of St Lucia Rector Parish of Cleveland; Archdeacon of Moreton, Priest-in-Charge, Provisional Parish of Stradbroke Island Honorary Assistant Priest, Parish of Biggera Waters-Coomera Valley (known as Parish of Gold Coast North) Residentiary Canon, St John s Cathedral Rector, Parish of Hamilton Chaplain, St Luke s Anglican School Honorary Assistant Priest, Parish of Yeronga Senior Chaplain, Anglican Church Grammar School Chaplain, West Moreton Anglican College Mission Chaplain Army Barracks, Enoggera. Mission Chaplain Honorary Assistant Priest, Parish of Stafford Mission Chaplain (Gen Sec, CMS Qld and Nthn NSW) Archdeacon Emeritus Priest-in-Charge, Parish of Palmwoods Rector, Parish of Buderim Priest-in-Charge, Parish of Nanango Honorary Deacon, Parish of Logan Rector, Parish of Waterloo Bay Rector Parish of Nambour Priest-in-Charge, Parish of Stanthorpe Honorary Deacon, Parish of Dalby; Priest-in-Charge, Parish of Kangaroo Point, Residentiary Canon St John s Cathedral Priest-in-Charge, Parish of Gold Coast South Priest-in-Charge, Parish of Goondiwindi Rector, Parish of Clayfield, Residentiary Canon, St John s Cathedral Priest-in-Charge, Parish of Tamborine Mountain & Archdeacon of the Gold Coast Assistant Curate, Parish of Cleveland Priest-in-Charge, Parish of Nerang Associate Priest, Parish of Biggera Waters (Gold Coast North) Rector, Parish of Eastern Hills Anglicans Rector, Parish of The Gap (Co-Ord Chaplain, Greenslopes Private Hospital) Rector, Parish of Logan & Area Dean Logan Deanery

32 P29 Name The Rev d Rhonda Hunt The Rev d Jacqueline Hurren The Rev d Dr Jonathan Inkpin The Rev d Christopher Ivey The Rev d Dr Beverley Jane The Rev d Jeanette Jamieson The Ven. Christopher Johnson The Rev d Lynda Johnson The Rev d Martin Johnson The Rev d Penelope Jones The Rev d Peter Judge-Mears The Rev d Simon Keith The Rev d Sandra Kjellgren The Rev d Michele Knight The Rev d Stephen Lake The Rev d Dr Catherine Laufer The Rev d Mark Leam The Rev d Julie Leaves The Rev d Canon Sarah Leisemann The Rev d Gregory Loumeau The Rev d Adam Lowe The Ven David Lunniss The Rev d John Majok The Ven Gregory March The Rev d George Markotsis The Rev d Canon Richard Martin The Rev d Andrea Maslin The Rev d Peter Mayen The Rev d Ian McGrath The Rev d Gregory McGrory The Rev d Ann McGuinness The Rev d Canon Linda McWilliam The Rev d Claye Middleton The Rev d John Milburn The Rev d Thomas Milton The Rev d Jane Mitchell The Rev d Alan Moore Appointment Honorary Assistant Curate, Parish of Nanango Mission Chaplain, Kokoda Barracks, Canungra (Tamborine Mountain Parish) Rector, Parish of Toowoomba St Luke and Area Dean, Toowoomba Deanery Principal, St Andrew s Anglican College Mission Chaplain, Parish of Gold Coast North (Pastoral Care Co-ord) Gold Coast Priest-in-Charge, Parish of Kingaroy Rector, Parish of North Pine, Archdeacon of Lilley Associate Priest, Parish of North Pine Mission Chaplain Amberley Airforce Base Assoc. Priest, Parish of Toowoomba St Luke Rector, Parish of Wishart Assistant Priest, Parish of Noosa Rector, Parish of Lutwyche & Area Dean, Brisbane North East Honorary Assist Curate, Parish of Ipswich Honorary Deacon Parish of Clayfield Priest-in-Charge, Parish of Coolum Chaplain St Paul's School Rector, Parish of Sandgate-Northpoint Chaplain, Cannon Hill Anglican College, Honorary Canon, St John s Cathedral Associate Priest, Parish of Hervey Bay Priest-in-Charge, Parish of St Bartholomew, Toowoomba Honorary Assistant Priest, Parish of Cooroora, Archdeacon Emeritus Gold Coast Archdeaconry Honorary Assistant Priest, Parish of St Paul s, Ipswich Mission Chaplain, Executive Director Parishes & Other Mission Agencies Commission and Archdeacon for Parish Development Rector, Parish of Ekibin Rector, Parish of All Saints', Brisbane Honorary Deacon, Parish of Maryborough Honorary Deacon, Parish of St Paul s, Ipswich Associate Priest, Parish of South Brisbane Rector, Parish of Burleigh Heads Chaplain, All Saints Anglican School Director of Mission & Social Justice, Anglicare, Honorary Canon, St John s Cathedral Assistant Priest, Parish of Bundaberg Rector, Parish of Bulimba Honorary Assoc Priest, Parish of Wishart Rector, Parish of Algester Rector, Parish of South Brisbane, Area Dean, Brisbane South East Deanery

33 P30 Name The Rev d Iain Moore The Rev d Gillian Moses The Rev d Dr Howard Munro The Rev d Dr Colin Nicholson The Rt Rev d Robert Nolan The Rev d Gay Nye The Rev d Miriam Nyrene The Rev d Dr Stephen Ogden The Rev d Dr Jonathan Osborne The Rev d Canon James Oulds The Rev d Helen Paget The Rev d Robert Paget The Rev d Carol Palmer The Rev d Donald Parker The Rev d Peter Palmer The Rev d Ronald Paschke The Rev d Stephanie Patching The Rev d Lorna Pattison The Ven Allan Paulsen The Rev d William Pearson The Rev d Stewart Perry The Rev d Dr Andrew Peters The Rev d Donna Petersen The Rev d Jack Phillips The Rev d Katherine Powell The Rev d Fang Ling Quested The Rev d Michael Quested The Rev d Laurel Raymond The Rev d William Redman The Rev d Geoffrey Reeder The Rev d Harold Reuss OStJ, The Rev d Dr James Rigney The Rev d David Rogers-Smith The Rev d Carol Roth The Rev d Dr Daniel Rouhead The Rev d Mary-Anne Rulfs The Rev d Andrew Schmidt Appointment Rector, Parish of Hendra-Clayfield Chaplain, St Aidan s Anglican Girl s School Mission Chaplain - Archbishop s Chaplain Rector, Parish of Bardon Priest-in-Charge, Parish of Moggill-Mt Crosby Honorary Deacon, Parish of Chermside Honorary Deacon, Parish of Boonah-Harrisville Executive Director Ministry Education Commission & Principal St Frances Theological College Honorary Assistant Curate, Parish of Sandgate- Northpoint Rector, Parish of Nundah Assistant Priest, Parish of Boonah-Harrisville Mission Chaplain, Amberley RAAF Base Priest-in-Charge, Parish of Inala Priest-in-Charge, Parish of Southport Priest-in-Charge, Parish of Beenleigh Priest-in-Charge, Holy Trinity, Woolloongabba Assoc. Priest, Parish of Toowoomba St James Honorary Deacon, Parish of Caboolture Rector, Parish of Hervey Bay, Archdeacon Wide Bay Archdeaconry Honorary Chaplain, The Mission to Seafarers Rector, Parish of Robina-Mermaid Beach Rector, Parish of Everton Park Priest-in-Charge, Parish of Wynnum Assistant Priest, Green Hills Anglicans Parish Chaplain, The Glennie School Priest-in-Charge, Parish of Zillmere Mission Chaplain, Enoggera Barracks Priest-in-Charge Parish of Allora-Clifton, Area Dean, Southern Downs Deanery Priest-in-Charge, Parish of Ipswich North and Chaplain, The Park Centre, Wacol; Area Dean West Moreton Honorary Assistant Priest, Parish of Kenmore- Brookfield Priest-in-Charge, Parish of Maleny Warden, St John's College Mission Chaplain (Bush Church Aid) Honorary Deacon, Parish of Coolum Assistant Priest, Parish of St Bartholomew, Toowoomba Honorary Assistant Priest, Parish of Gold Coast North & Chaplain, Coomera Anglican College Priest-in-Charge, Parish of Bundaberg West

34 P31 Name The Rev d Steven Schwarzrock The Rev d John Searle The Rev d Cheryl Selvage The Rev d Garth Shaw The Rev d Peter Shayler-Webb The Rev d Ann Shepperson The Rev d Jennifer Simson The Rev d Trevor Sketcher The Rev d Howard Smith The Rev d David Snape The Rev d Dr Ann Solari The Rev d Tiffany Sparks The Rev d Ronald Spindler The Rev d Michael Stalley The Rt Rev d Douglas Stevens The Rev d Rosanne Stower The Rev d George Stuart The Rev d Kenneth Suddick The Rev d Thomas Sullivan The Rev d Theodor Svensen The Rev d Anthony Swansson The Rev d Daniel Talbot The Rev d Gavin Talbot The Rev d Keren Terpstra The Rev d Dr Mervyn Thomas The Rev d Dr Catherine Thomson The Rev d Beverley Thorogood The Rev d Thomas Treherne The Rev d Canon Richard Tutin The Rev d Christopher Tyack The Rev d Michael Uptin The Rev d Julia Van Den Bos The Rev d Steffan Van Munster The Rev d Shan Vierow The Rev d Mark Vincent Appointment Priest-in-Charge, Parish of Bribie Island Rector, Parish of Carindale Honorary Assistant Priest, Parish of Mt Gravatt, Diocesan Hospital Ministry Co-ordinator; Residentiary Canon, St John s Cathedral Rector, Parish of Pittsworth Rector, Parish of Sherwood Honorary Assistant Priest, Parish of Gympie Rector, Parish of Grovely Assistant Curate, Parish of Surfer s Paradise Priest-in-Charge, Parish of Bramble Bay Mission Chaplain Amberley RAAF Base Honorary Deacon, St John s Cathedral, Brisbane Priest-in-Charge, Parish of Ithaca-Ashgrove Assistant Priest, Parish of St Bartholomew, Toowoomba Rector, Parish of Chelmer-Graceville Rector, Parish of Mt Gravatt & Area Dean Moreton Deanery Honorary Deacon, Parish of Biggera Waters- Coomera Valley (known as Parish of Gold Coast North) Priest-in-Charge, Parish of Rochedale Priest-in-Charge, Parish of Freshwater, Rector, Parish of Toowong, Area Dean, Brisbane West Deanery Honorary Deacon, Parish of Nambour Rector, Parish of Beaudesert Priest-in-Charge, Parish of Jimboomba; Police Chaplain Priest-in-Charge Parish of Mudgeeraba Priest-in-Charge, Parish of Booval; Area Dean, West Moreton Deanery Assistant Priest, Parish of Indooroopilly Mission Chaplain, Academic Dean, St Francis College Honorary Assist Priest, Parish of Toowoomba, St James Priest-in-Charge, Parish of Ithaca-Red Hill Canon, St John s Cathedral Honorary Assistant Curate, Parish of Toowong Rector, Parish of Surfer s Paradise & Area Dean Gold Coast Deanery Priest-in-Charge, Parish of Wilston Assistant Priest, Maranoa-Warrego District Incorporating, Charleville, Cunnamulla, Mitchell & Area Dean Maranoa Deanery Rector, Parish of Manly Honorary Assistant Priest, Parish of East

35 P32 Name The Rev d Dr Graham J Warren The Rev d Stuart Webb The Rev d Jonathan Whereat The Rev d Nicholas Whereat The Rev d Canon Janne Whitehead The Rev d Susan Wilson The Rev d Rodney Winterton The Rev d Professor Rodney Wolff The Rev d Rodney Wood The Rev d Julie Woolner The Rev d Josephine Yarham Appointment Brisbane Honorary Assistant Priest, Parish of Toowoomba, St Luke Rector, Parish of Kawana Waters Chaplain, The Southport School Rector, Parish of Aspley-Albany Creek Rector, Parish of Gayndah, Area Dean Burnett Deanery Priest-in-Charge, Parish of Maryborough Rector, Parish of Warwick, Archdeacon of Cunningham Assistant Priest, Parish of Hamilton Senior Chaplain, Queensland Police Service Rector, Parish of Chermside; Area Dean Brisbane South West Deanery Chaplain, - The Springfield Anglican College

36 P33 The Rev d Frances Andrews The Rev d Ian Bailey The Rev d Hugh Begbie The Rev d Beverley Bell The Rev d Malcolm Bell The Rev d Marian Bishop The Rev d Dianne Black The Rev d Paul Bland The Rev d Gary Blundell, The Rev d Dr Richard Bowie The Rev d Christopher Boyce The Rev d Alfred Burgess The Rev d Ingrid Busk The Rev d Roslyn Clifton The Rev d John Cornish The Rev d David Cox The Rev d Canon Elisabeth Crossman, The Rev d William Crossman The Rev d David Curry The Rev d Dorothy Daniels The Rev d Brian Darbyshire, The Rev d Barbara Diery The Rt Rev d Leonard Eacott, OAM The Rev d Canon Dr Donald Edwards, Canon Emeritus The Rev d Kevin Ellem The Rev d Stephanie Frances The Right Rev d Godfrey Fryar The Rev d Dr Richard Gibson The Rev d John Graham-Freeman The Rev d Dr Graeme Goldsworthy The Rev d Val Graydon The Rev d Colleen Guttormsen The Rev d Anthony Halstead The Rev d John Hammer The Rev d Katherine Hammer The Rev d Deborah Hay The Rev d Robert Hay The Rev d Dr Carol Hebron, The Rev d Dr George Henry The Rev d David Heussler The Rev d David Hunter The Rev d Roderick Irvine The Rev d Linda Kologaras The Rev d Dr Cecile Lander The Rev d Dr Mervyn Lander The Rev d Terrence Leonard The Rev d Eleanor Mancini The Rev d Rex Marre The Rev d Kevin Masters The Rev d Robert McKennay The Rev d Canon Dr J M McPherson The Rev d Ian McWilliam The Rev d Catriona Middleton The Rev d Peter Moore The Rev d Dianne Murphy The Rev d Lynette Neil The Rev d John Nicholls The Rev d Masanja Ngweso The Rev d Philip North The Rev d Barbara Oudt The Rev d Dr John Parsons The Rev d John Pattison The Rev d Carolyn Payne The Rev d Aubrey Pedwell The Rev d John Pinson The Rev d John Pryce-Davies The Rev d Stephen Redhead The Rev d Timothy Rogers The Rev d Michael Stephenson The Rev d John Swift The Rev d Ian Trainor, The Rev d Malcolm Twine The Rev d Peter Uther The Rev d Herbert Watson The Rev d Christopher Whittall OAM, The Rev d Robert Woolner The Rev d Ceridwen Wynne The Rev d Shaji Joseph

37 P34 The Ven Frederick Ailwood The Rev d John Arnold The Rev d Trevor Austin The Rev d Asirwatham Balasingh, The Rev d Dr Raymond Barraclough The Rev d Derek Barrett The Rev d Kenneth Beer The Rev d Michael Bennett The Rev d Robert Blackburn, The Rev d Robert Blaxland The Rev d Terrence Booth The Rev d Dr Richard Bowie The Rev d Geoffrey Bransgrove The Ven Robert Braun, The Rev d Lima Bray The Rev d Keith Briggs The Rev d Rae Brown The Rev d Canon Ron Bundy (Canon Emeritus) The Rev d Dr Christopher Bunker The Rev d Canon Ross Burnett The Rev d Trevor Butler The Rev d Ross Cameron The Ven Donald Campbell The Rev d Marjorie Charrington The Rev d Robert Chippendale The Rev d Elsie Clack The Rt Rev d Bruce Clark The Rev d John Clarkson The Rev d Canon Keith Colbert The Rev d Maurice Collins The Rev d Clive Cooper The Rev d John Corner The Rev d Patricia Crossley The Rev d John Cuffe The Rev d Colin Cussen The Rev d Warren Darnley The Rev d Peter Daugaard The Rev d Robert Davidson The Rev d David Dean The Rev d Wilbur Doak The Rev d Patrick Doulin The Rev d John Drayton The Rev d Edmond Dunglison The Rev d Canon Ronald Dyson The Rev d Canon Arthur Fellows The Rev d Welburn Finlay The Rev d Keith Foote The Rev d Doug Frith The Rev d Graham Frizzell The Rev d John Gallagher The Rev d Alan Gate The Rev d Alex Gater The Rev d Alfred Gerlach The Rev d Andrew Gilbert The Rev d Godfrey Gilmour The Rev d Clarence Gomersall The Rev d Gerald Greaves The Rev d Valerie Graydon The Very Rev d Arthur Grimshaw The Rev d William Guttormsen The Rev d Anthony Hallin The Rev d Ian Harris The Rev d Alwyn Hayes The Rev d Canon Bruce Henzell, Canon Emeritus The Rev d Pamela Hill The Ven Bruce Horton The Rev d Janice Hughes, The Rev d Warwick Humphries The Rev d Martin Hunnybun The Rev d Pamela Hynd The Rev d Michael Ingall The Rev d David Johnstone The Rev d John Keyt The Rev d Canon Neville Knott The Rev d Jacqueline Lake The Rev d Denis Landman The Rev d Dianne Leitch The Rev d Kevin Lister The Rev d Kevin Lewis, The Rev d Douglas Lloyd The Rev d Robert Long The Rev d Canon Brian Lynes The Rev d John Magee The Rev d Alexander Macqueen The Rev d Edwin Edgerton

38 P35 The Rev d Canon Alexander Marshall OAM (Canon Emeritus) Martin, The Rev d M W The Rev d Daniel Matthews (Brother Daniel SSF) The Rev d Canon Bruce Maughan OAM Canon Emeritus The Rev d John McNamee The Rev d Elroy Mee The Rt Rev d Bevan Meredith The Rev d Karol Misso The Rev d Leslie Monaghan The Rev d Canon Professor John Morgan The Rev d Canon Ronald Morris The Rev d Canon Dr Montague Morris The Rev d Peter Moss The Rev d Ian Mundy The Rev d Leisha Rule The Rev d Geoffory Sampson The Rev d Arthur Savage The Rev d Patrick Sheehan The Rev d Allan Shephard The Rev d Dr Barry G Shield The Rev d John Simpson The Rev d Julie Simpson The Rev d Cameron Smith The Rev d Canon Gary Smith The Rev d Mary Smith The Rev d Canon Leonard Nairn, Canon Emeritus The Rev d Eric Neeve The Rev d Canon Allen Neil The Ven Clifford Nolan The Rev d Graham Oates The Rev d Canon Gavin Ott The Rev d Peter Paine The Rev d Joan Pascoe The Rev d William Pearson, The Rev d Richard Penny The Rev d Robert Perry The Rev d Rosemary Peterson The Rev d Frank Phillips The Rev d Kay Pitman The Rev d Jocelyn Pitt, The Rev d David Pope The Rev d Anne-Marie Priestly The Rev d Desmond Pritchard The Rev d James Prosser The Rev d Canon Josephine Pyecroft The Rev d Colin Roberts, The Rev d George Roberts The Rev d Mary Roberts The Rev d Ronald Robins The Rev d Philip Robinson The Rev d Sidney Rogers The Rev d Cleone Rolfe-Reardon, The Rev d Bill Ross

39 P36 The Rev d Kenneth Spreadborough The Rev d Gordon Steele The Rev d Graham Stephens The Rev d Philip Stewart The Rev d Dr Donald Stewart The Rev d James Stonier The Rev d Owen Strong The Rev d James Tait The Very Rev d David Thomas The Rev d Edward Thomas The Ven John Thompson The Rev d L Jennifer Thompson The Ven Heather Toon The Rev d Ian Turnbull The Rev d Ian Turner The Rev d John Tyler The Rev d Michael Vercoe The Rev d Norman Wagstaff The Rev d Robert Walsh The Rev d Diana Ware The Rev d Stuart Weatherley The Rev d Clarence White The Rev d Joy White The Rt Rev d Ron Williams The Rev d Robert Wisken The Rev d Allan Wood The Rt Rev d Clyde Wood The Rev d Theodore Woods The Rev d Bruce Worthington

40 P37 The Rev d Gerald Alais The Rev d Derek Allton The Rev d Colin Arkell The Rev d Kenneth Baker The Ven Herbert Booth The Rev d Maurice Chant The Rev d Brian Connell The Rev d Jim Edson The Rev d Graham Farrell The Rev d Ronald Grigg The Reverend Brian Hanley The Rev d Ronald Herbert The Rev d Violet Hill The Rev d Dr Desmond Neil The Rev d Judith Phillips The Rev d Kenneth Reardon The Revd Colin Roberts The Rev d John Roderick The Rev d Graham Ross The Rev d Alan Sandaver The Rev d Samuel Seymour The Rev d Dr George Shaw The Rev d Tom Smith The Rev d John Speers The Rev d Dr John Strugnell The Rev d Lester Thompson The Rt Rev d Cecil Warren The Rev d Douglas Wellington The Rev d Neville Jackson The Rev d Arthur Johnson The Rev d Drew Jorgensen The Rev d John Keeley The Rev d Norman Lawless The Rev d Alathea Livingstone The Rev d Illtyd Loveluck

41 P38 SYNOD ROLL - LAY MEMBERS 2016 NAME Mr David Adams Mrs Narrelle Allen Mrs Gwen Amankwah Mrs Donna Anderson Ms Isobel Annat Mr Mamour Anyieth Mr Bill Armagnacq Mrs Wendy Ashley-Cooper Mr Daniel Aspinall Mr Daniel Axelson Mrs Suzanne Bain Mr Darryl Barber Mrs Annette Barnes Mr Nigel Baron Mrs Sandra Bartley Mr Phillip Bate Mrs Robyn Bell Mr Brett Blade Dr Andrew Bode Ms Carolyn Bradbury Mrs Susan Brandis Mr Robert Brier Mrs Helyn Brockman Ms Gillian Brown Ms Wendy Brown Mrs Robyn Brown Dr Paul Browning Dr Desley Buchan Mr Leigh Buchanan Mrs Susan Buchanan Mrs Frances Burns Mr John Butterworth Mrs Lynne Cain Mr Michael Calder Mrs Janelle Caldicott Mr Trevor Caldicott Mrs Joycelyn Cameron Dr Alan Campbell Mrs Carol Cannon Mr Stephen Carige Mrs Laurel Carr Mrs Beryl Carroll Mr Richard Cherry Mr Geoff Clarke Ms Kaye Clouston Mr Donald Cock Mr John Compton PARISH CLAYFIELD, ST MARK'S NERANG STAFFORD CANTERBURY COLLEGE LUTWYCHE YERONGA THE GLENNIE SCHOOL THE GLENNIE SCHOOL HAMILTON GROVELY ST JOHN S ANGLIAN COLLEGE HAMILTON NUNDAH KAWANA WATERS BUDERIM CHELMER-GRACEVILLE CANNON HILL ANGLICAN COLLEGE CARINDALE SOUTHPORT MATTHEW FLINDERS ANGLICAN COLLEGE ST HILDA'S SCHOOL INDOOROOPILLY GOODNA ST AIDAN'S SCHOOL ZILLMERE BRISBANE VALLEY ST PAUL'S SCHOOL ST GEORGE FORTITUDE VALLEY IPSWICH LOGAN NOOSA TOOWOOMBA, ST JAMES NOOSA TOOWOOMBA WEST TOOWOOMBA WEST BRISBANE VALLEY ANGLICAN CHURCH GRAMMAR GOLD COAST SOUTH KINGAROY CROWS NEST GOONANEMAN IPSWICH NORTH INALA FRESHWATER EVERTON PARK TOOWOOMBA, ST LUKE'S

42 P39 NAME Mr Daryl Cook Mrs Margaret Cooper-Smith Mrs Kaye Corner Mr Alex Crawford Mr Peter Crawley Mr Steve Croft Ms Leanne Cronk Ms Roslyn Curtis Mrs Katrina Dale Mrs Coralie Dart Dr Ann Dashwood Dr Gemma Dashwood Ms Catherine David Ms Jacqueline Davis Mrs Suzanne Davis Mr Philip Day Ms Tamara De kroon Mr Joseph Deakin Mr Reginald Dean Mrs Carol Defries Mrs Adele Doulin Mr Barry Doyle Mr Jeff Drysdale Mrs Dianne Duff Mr Mark Dungey Mrs Jennifer Eagles Dr Neville Eckersley Ms Sue Ellis Mrs Roslyn Elston Ms Rose Elu Mrs Lynelle Fenner Mrs Marie Flegler Mrs Christine Forsyth Mr John Fradgley Mr Gary Franks Mr Ian Fraser Mr Jeremy Freyburg Ms Marie Fuller Mr Alan Gallimore Ms Marian Gilbert Mr Richard Gillies Mr Julian Glassock Mr Richard Glover Mr Greg Gosper Dr Christopher Gourlay Mr Anthony Green Mrs Merilyn Greensill Mrs Nerryl Hagenbach Ms Julia Hains Mr David Hale PARISH WYNNUM GOONANEMAN TAMBORINE MOUNTAIN CLAYFIELD, ST MARK'S ST HILDA'S SCHOOL THE SPRINGFIELD ANGLICAN COLLEGE TOOWONG ST MARGARET'S SCHOOL BOOVAL MANLY-TINGALPA TOOWOOMBA, ST LUKE'S ROSEWOOD GYMPIE TAMBORINE MOUNTAIN BUNDABERG SUNNYBANK NAMBOUR SHERWOOD BUNDABERG WEST STAFFORD COOLUM STRATHPINE EKIBIN INALA SPRINGFIELD PROVISIONAL NUNDAH KENMORE-BROOKFIELD BOOVAL ASPLEY - ALBANY CREEK TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER ALLORA CLIFTON MAROOCHYDORE MUNDUBBERA-EIDSVOLD-MONTO ALL SAINTS' ANGLICAN SCHOOL CABOOLTURE REDCLIFFE TOOWOOMBA, ST BANYO CATHEDRAL BURLEIGH HEADS YERONGA WILSTON THE GAP CHERMSIDE CATHEDRAL CABOOLTURE HERVEY BAY MAROOCHYDORE ROBINA-MERMAID BEACH ANNERLEY

43 P40 NAME PARISH Ms Barbara Hamilton BOONAH-HARRISVILLE Mr Patrick Hanly ROMA Mrs Sharon Hannah ALLORA-CLIFTON Mrs Leisa Harper FRASER COAST ANGLICAN Mr Frank Harrison NORTH PINE Mr Stephen Harrison GOLD COAST NORTH Mr Barry Harwood SHERWOOD Mr Victor Haseldine MORNINGSIDE Mr John Haselwood JANDOWAE Mrs Rosalind Haselwood JANDOWAE Mr Martin Hawkins ROCHEDALE Dr Sylvia Haworth CHERMSIDE Ms Jenna Haywood BARDON Mrs Cheryl Heidrich MUNDUBBERA-EIDSVOLD-MONTO Mr James Heiser CARINDALE Mr Roger Henderson DALBY Mr Jonathan Hensman FRASER COAST ANGLICAN Mrs Michelle Heuston TARA Dr Robyn Heyworth WOOLLOONGABBA Mr Stephen Hilditch COOROORA Mr Stephen Horne KILCOY Ms Wendy Hovard NEW FARM Mr Brenden Humberdross MARYBOROUGH Mr Quinn Humphreys ZILLMERE Mr Desmond Hunt IPSWICH Ms Jacqui Hunter NEW FARM Mr Alan Huntly NERANG Mr Fred Hurman OAKEY Mrs Janet Hurman OAKEY Mrs Denise Iseppi CROWS NEST Mrs Lesleigh Jackson GOLD COAST SOUTH Mr Arthur Jayasundera GROVELY Mrs Barbara Jenkins KINGAROY Mr Lawrence Johansen GATTON-MA MA CREEK Mrs Marjorie Johansen GATTON-MA MA CREEK Mrs Judith John MT GRAVATT Mr Lloyd Johnston PALMWOODS Mrs Lorraine Jubb BRIBIE ISLAND Ms Cheryl Kadinsky EAST BRISBANE Mr Barry Kelly The Springfield Anglican College Mr Robert Kelly SURFERS PARADISE Mr Grantley Kemble GOLD COAST NORTH Mr Reg Kernke ANGLICAN SCHOOLS OFFICE Dr Ruth Kerr, OAM ST LUCIA Mr Robert Kersnovske SAMFORD Mr David Keyt KANGAROO POINT Mr Stephen Khu COORPAROO Mr Robert Kirkwood REDCLIFFE Ms Anna-Britt Kjellgren LUTWYCHE Mrs Carmen Kleindienst GREEN HILLS

44 P41 NAME Mr Stephen Knott Mr Alex Kutuzov Mrs Susan Lane Mrs Jayne Lansdown Ms Kay Lauchland Mr Damian Law Mr David Lawler Mr Phillip Layton Dr Dianne Le Clercq Mr Simon Lees Mr David Lewis Ms Julie Lewis Dr Ann Ling Mrs Elizabeth Little Mrs Julie Lobwein Ms Ash-Lee Lund Mrs Jenni-Lee Lund Mr Peter Luxton Mrs Ann MacRonald Mrs Mary Maddocks Mr Scott Malcolmson Mr Russell Manfield Mr Earl Marken Mrs Jane Markotsis Mrs Jess Marrinan Mrs Helen Marsden Mr Maurice Marsden Mr Richard Mason Mrs Diane Massurit Mrs Irene May Mrs Pamela McHardy Mr Geoff McLay Mrs Christine Mclean Mrs Justine Miller Mrs Sheila Milton Mr Ian Mitchell Mrs Robyn Morris Mr Ian Mowat The Hon Justice Debra Mullins Mrs Susan Myring Mrs Belen Needham Mr Ian Nelson Mrs Rhonda Nelson Dr Timothy Nicholson Mr Geoff Newton Mr Darren Nicholls Dr Gavin Nicholson Mrs Judy Noble Ms Donna Normoyle Mr Martin Oates PARISH COOMERA ANGLICAN COLLEGE ROCHEDALE ITHACA - ASHGROVE HENDRA-CLAYFIELD SURFERS PARADISE BARDON NANANGO COOLUM GREEN HILLS TOOWOOMBA ANGLICAN COLLEGE SANDGATE NORTHPOINT EASTERN HILLS ANGLICANS CHELMER-GRACEVILLE CALOUNDRA BARAMBAH JIMBOOMBA JIMBOOMBA TOOWONG KENMORE-BROOKFIELD SANDGATE NORTHPOINT ITHACA - RED HILL SOUTHPORT WISHART EKIBIN ASPLEY - ALBANY CREEK CHINCHILLA CHINCHILLA ST LUCIA ST GEORGE BEAUDESERT MARYBOROUGH WEST MORETON ANGLICAN MITCHELL ROMA WISHART LOGAN BANYO NANANGO CATHEDRAL MALENY ALL SAINTS, BRISBANE ALGESTER ALGESTER LAY SECRETARY HILLBROOK ANGLICAN SCHOOL HERVEY BAY CANNON HILL ANGLICAN COLLEGE KANGAROO POINT FORTITUDE VALLEY ST LUKE'S ANGLICAN SCHOOL

45 P42 NAME Mr Daniel O'Connor Ms Bethel O'Keefe Ms Marie-Christine Oliver Mr Ian Olsson Mr Peter Osborne Mr Alexander Paatan Mr Joshua Paatan Mrs Jennifer Paschke Dr Diane Payton Mrs Margaret Pearson Mrs Dianne Peck Mr Fraser Perrin Mr Grant Peters Mrs Dianne Phillips Mr Alan Postle Mrs Dorothy Prasser Mr Brian Rankin Mrs Pamela Ray Mrs Gillian Rees Mrs Susan Reid Mr Timothy Reid Mr Ian Reynolds Mrs Kay Rhodes Mr Garry Richter Mr Julien Rival Mr Kyle Roberts Mr Mark Robinson Mrs Gwen Roderick Mr Jeffery Rogers Mr Christopher Rohde Dr Bronwyn Rose Mr Hugh Rose Mr Doug Russell Mr Jonathan Sargeant Mr Allan Sauer Mrs Helen Sexton Mrs Jan Shaw Mr Paul Sime Ms Aileen Sinclair Ms Lauren Slater Mr Jamie Slaven Dr Mark Sly Mr Donald Smith Ms Rendova Smith Mr Victor Smith Ms Karen Spiller Mr Jim Stahlhut Mrs June Stephenson Ms Wendy Swanson Mr William Tattam PARISH ANGLICAN CHURCH GRAMMAR TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER KAWANA WATERS SUNNYBANK SOUTH BRISBANE CENTENARY SUBURBS CENTENARY SUBURBS WOOLLOONGABBA ALEXANDRA HILLS KILCOY AUCHENFLOWER-MILTON THE SOUTHPORT SCHOOL BRAMBLE BAY ITHACA - RED HILL LEICHHARDT IPSWICH NORTH THE LAKES ANGLICAN CHURCH WILSTON LEICHHARDT INDOOROOPILLY Chairman of Committees ST LUKE'S ANGLICAN SCHOOL GOONDIWINDI MALENY TOOWOOMBA, ST JAMES' HOLLAND PARK ROSEWOOD BOONAH-HARRISVILLE WARWICK MANLY-TINGALPA EASTERN HILLS ANGLICANS TOOWOOMBA ANGLICAN COLLEGE EAST BRISBANE ITHACA - ASHGROVE SOUTH BRISBANE ALL SAINTS, BRISBANE PITTSWORTH CLEVELAND MUDGEERABA COORPAROO NAMBOUR COOMERA ANGLICAN COLLEGE BULIMBA BEAUDESERT EVERTON PARK ST AIDAN'S SCHOOL WATERLOO BAY BURLEIGH HEADS TOOWOOMBA, ST BRAMBLE BAY

46 P43 NAME PARISH Mrs Marilyn Taylor CHARLEVILLE The Hon Justice David Thomas Deputy Chancellor Mr Jeff Thomas CANTERBURY COLLEGE Mr Allan Thomson BULIMBA Mr Robert Thomson TEXAS-INGLEWOOD Mr Gary Tognola WYNNUM Dr Philip Towers MOGGILL-MT CROSBY Dr Samantha Towers MOGGILL-MT CROSBY Mr Christopher Towsey NORTH PINE Mr Peter Tranter HENDRA-CLAYFIELD Mr Mark Treherne ROBINA-MERMAID BEACH Mrs Janine Tubb GOODNA Mrs Gayle Tuckwood CLEVELAND Ms Dian Turner BRIBIE ISLAND Mrs Janet Turner GOONDIWINDI Ms Kim Vellnagel SPRINGFIELD PROVISIONAL Mr Lewis Von Stieglitz WARWICK Mrs Susan Waddell DALBY Mr Greg Wain THE SOUTHPORT SCHOOL Mrs Heather Walker ST PAUL'S SCHOOL Mr Patrick Wallas ALL SAINTS' ANGLICAN SCHOOL Ms Linda Wallis SAMFORD Mr Allan Warren STANTHORPE Mr Alan Warrington MT GRAVATT Mr Paul Watkins DRAYTON Mrs Isobel Watkinson WATERLOO BAY Mrs Jeanette Wedemeyer BUNDABERG WEST Mrs Lorraine West PITTSWORTH Mrs Isabell Wharton GAYNDAH Mr Max Wharton GAYNDAH Miss Eleanor Whereat THE LAKES ANGLICAN CHURCH Mrs Susan White CALOUNDRA Mr Glen Wilson STRATHPINE Mr Gregory Windsor FRESHWATER Ms Bonnie Winston THE GAP Mr Bruce Winther MATTHEW FLINDERS ANGLICAN Mrs Tina Woodall DRAYTON Mr John Woodward BUDERIM Dr John Wright GYMPIE Mrs Sarah Yates STANTHORPE Mr Graham Young HOLLAND PARK Mr Mark Young ANNERLEY

47 P44 Youth Synod Representatives Ms Kate Fechner Ms Eric Skerman Mr Tom Van den Bos Mr Glynn Holland-Leam Mrs Brittany Holland-Leam Mr Peter Dutton Archbishop s Appointment Mother Eunice NO SYNOD REPRESENTATIVES Appointed under section 2(1)(1) of the Synod Canon SOUTHERN REGION SOUTHERN REGION NORTHERN REGION NORTHERN REGION NORTHERN REGION WESTERN REGION Appointed under Section 5 of the Synod Canon ABORIGINAL ANGLICAN FELLOWSHIP LAIDLEY MILLMERRAN QUILPIE STRADBROKE ISLAND

48 P45 DIOCESAN STATISTICS SYNOD June 2015 June 2016 DEATHS Rynd, The Rev d Peter Alfred Tatham Died 8 July 2015 Lawless, The Rev d Norman Henry Died 19 August 2015 Bleakley, The Rev d John Donald Died 19 October 2015 Rowe, The Rev d Leon Theodore Died 15 November 2015 Geoghegan, The Rev d John George Frederick Died 1 January 2016 Steele, The Rev d Canon Dr John Gladstone Died 19 January 2016 Lahey, The Rev d Ivan Alford Died 13 February 2016 Beel, The Rev d Geoffrey Died 16 April 2016 CONSECRATIONS ORDINATIONS PRIESTS BRIGGS, The Rev d Stephen Peter MIDDLETON, The Rev d Claye Ernest RULFS, The Rev d Mary Ann VAN MUNSTER, The Rev d Steffan Jon WARREN, The Rev d Dr Graham John Assistant Priest, Parish of Banyo Assistant Priest, Parish of Bundaberg Honorary Assistant Priest, Parish of Gold Coast North & Chaplain to Coomera Anglican College Assistant Priest, Maranoa-Warrego Anglican District, Parish of Mitchell Honorary Assistant Priest, Parish of Toowoomba, St Luke DEACONS CALLARD, The Rev d Jamee-Lee Assistant Curate, Parish of Kenmore- Brookfield HOBBS, The Rev d Daniel Wayne SKETCHER, The Rev d Trevor WILTON, The Rev d Suzanne Louise Assistant Curate, Parish of Cleveland Assistant Curate, Parish of Surfer s Paradise Assistant Curate, St John s Cathedral NEW LICENCES GIBSON, The Rev d Dr Richard J JANE, The Rev d Dr Beverley Lois PTO Parish of South Brisbane (formerly Lecturer Moore Theological College) Mission Chaplain, Parish of Gold Coast North (formerly Dio of Melbourne)

49 P46 JOSEPH, The Rev d Shaji PTO Eastern Hills to the Malayalam Community within the Parish of Eastern Hills. PALMER, The Rev d Peter Wayne Priest-in-Charge, Parish of Beenleigh (formerly Chaplain FIFO Mining Willochra SA) PRITCHARD, The Rev d Desmond Albert PTO (Rtd) Parish of Mudgeeraba (formerly PTO Atherton NQ) SCHWARZROCK, The Rev d Steven P Priest in Charge, Parish of Bribie Island (formerly PinC Parish of Boyne River, Rockhampton) SMITH, The Rev d Howard Greig Priest-in-Charge, Parish of Bramble Bay (formerly PTO Bowen) OTHER ADAMS, The Rev d Trevor Bruce BALDOCK, The Rev d Graheme P BALDWIN, The Rev d Andrew C BALNAVES, The Rev d Jeffery Bruce CARLYON, The Ven. Mark D GUNTHORPE, The Rev d Scott FERGUSON, The Ven Denise R HARDIE, The Rev d Phillip HART, The Rev d Kay Gillian JOHNSON, The Rev d Lynda B JOHNSON, The Rev d Martin A MOORE, The Rev d Iain Allan MOORE, The Rev d Alan K. MUNRO, The Rev d Dr Howard PALMER, The Rev d Carol L. PARKER, The Rev d Donald L ROBERTS, The Rev d Colin F J RAYMOND, The Rev d Laurel A Rector, Parish of Kingaroy (formerly Rector Parish of Sunnybank Area Dean Redcliffe Deanery Assistant Priest Parish of Warwick (formerly Rector, Parish of Allora-Clifton) Priest-in-Charge Parish of Oakey (formerly P-in-C Parish of Leichhardt) Archdeacon of the Downs Rector, Parish of Waterloo Bay (formerly Priest in Charge Parish of Roma) Rector, Parish of Cleveland (formerly Priest in Charge Parish of Cleveland) As well from 1/4/16: Priest in Charge, Provisional Parish of Stradbroke Island Priest in Charge, Parish of Gold Coast South (formerly PTO Gold Coast South) Priest-in-Charge, (P/T) Parish of Goondiwindi (formerly Priest-in-Charge Chinchilla) Associate Priest, Parish of North Pine (formerly Assistant Priest North Pine) Mission Chaplain (Defence Force) formerly Defence Force Chaplain Riverina) Rector, Parish of Hendra-Clayfield (formerly Priest-in-Charge) Area Dean (Brisbane South-East Deanery) Archbishop s Chaplain (formerly PTO St John s Cathedral) Priest-in-Charge, Parish of Inala (formerly Rector, Parish of Mundubbera-Eidsvold- Monto) Priest-in-Charge, Parish of Southport (formerly Defence Chpln Gallipoli Barracks) Priest-in-Charge, Parish of Morningside (formerly PTO Inala) Priest-in-Charge, Parish of Allora-Clifton (formerly PinC Texas-Inglewood)

50 P47 SCHMIDT, The Rev d Andrew N. STALLEY, The Rev d Michael TYACK, The Rev d Christopher R WINTERTON, The Venerable Rodney D Priest in Charge, Parish of Bundaberg West (formerly Chaplain St Hilda s Anglican School) Rector, Parish of Chelmer (formerly Priest in Charge, Parish of Chelmer) Hon Deacon, Parish of Toowong (P/T) (formerly Hon Assist Curate St John s Cathedral) Archdeacon of Cunningham PERMISSION TO OFFICIATE ANDREWS, The Rev d Frances M PTO Toowoomba, St Bartholomew s (formerly Priest in Charge Brisbane Valley) BARRACLOUGH, The Rev d Ray G PTO Parish of Caloundra (formerly PTO Parish of Maleny) BRIGGS, The Rev d Keith Norman PTO (Rtd) Nundah (formerly PTO (Rtd) Parish of Zillmere) BLUNDELL, The Rev d Gary James PTO Parish of Lutwyche (formerly PTO Parish of Ithaca-Redhill) BUTLER, The Rev d Trevor J PTO (Rtd) Parish of Mt Gravatt (formerly Priest in Charge Parish of Yeronga) CORNISH, The Rev d John W. PTO Parish of Buderim (formerly Rector Parish of Epping NSW-) DARNLEY, The Rev d Warren R PTO Parish Hervey Bay (formerly Rector, Parish of Bundaberg West) FRANCES, The Rev d Stephanie H PTO Parish of Warwick (formerly PTO Allora-Clifton Parish) GRAHAM-FREEMAN, The Rev d John PTO Parish of Cooroora (formerly Rector Parish of Strathpine) GRAYDON, The Rev d Valerie PTO Parish of Warwick (formerly PTO Parish of Drayton HUMPHRIES, The Rev d Warwick A PTO (Rtd) Parish of Morningside (formerly of Parish of Auchenflower-Milton) HUNTER, The Rev d David H C PTO Tamborine Mountain (formerly PTO Parish of Southport) LYNES, The Rev d Canon Brian B PTO Parish of Burleigh Heads (formerly PTO Parish of Tamborine Mountain) MORRIS, The Rev d Canon Monty PTO (Rtd) Parish of Buderim (formerly Maleny) NEIL, The Rev d Lynette C PTO Parish of Buderim (formerly Chaplain West Moreton Anglican College) NOLAN, The Ven C J (Jim) PTO (Rtd) Parish of Chermside (formerly Redcliffe) PEDWELL, The Rev d Aubrey G. PTO Parish of Cleveland (formerly PinC Goonaneman) PHILLIPS, The Rev d Frank A PTO (R) Parish of Beenleigh (formerly PTO (R) Parish of Mt Gravatt) SWIFT, The Rev d John E PTO Parish of Aspley-Albany Creek (formerly Chaplain, Prince Charles Hospital) THOMPSON, The Rev d L. Jennifer PTO (Rtd) Parish of Annerley

51 P48 RETIRED DEAN, The Rev d David Edward WINDOW, The Rev d Jane WINDSOR, The Rev d Greg PTO (Rtd) Parish of Kenmore-Brookfield (formerly Hon Assistant Priest, Kenmore- Brookfield) RESIGNATIONS PTO, Parish of Kenmore-Brookfield (moved to Melbourne Diocese, St John s, Blackburn) Retired as Rector, Parish of Stanthorpe Moved to Charters Towers in the Diocese of North Queensland

52 P49 Anglican Church of Australia Diocese of Brisbane Synod 2016 DRAFT CANONS FOR PRESENTATION TO THE 2016 SESSION OF SYNOD 2016 Draft Canons and other Legislation to be presented to Synod (approved by Diocesan Council) a) General Synod Legislation Canon Amendment Canon b) General Synod Legislation Canon (Delegation to Diocesan Council) Amendment Canon c) Professional Standards Canon (Associate Director) Amendment Canon

53 P50 GENERAL SYNOD LEGISLATION CANON AMENDMENT CANON 2016 A Canon to assent to bills for canons of the General Synod by means of amendments of the General Synod Legislation Canon. The Archbishop, Clergy and Laity of the Diocese of Brisbane assembled in Synod prescribe Short Title 1. This Canon may be cited as the "General Synod Legislation Canon Amendment Canon 2016". Assent to bills for Canons of General Synod 2. Schedule 4 of the Principal Canon is amended by the deleting of the following at the end of the Schedule "No.1, 2015 New South Wales Provincial Synod Constitution Amendment Ratification Canon 2015" 3. Schedule 4 of the Principal Canon is amended by the addition of the following to the Schedule "No.1, 2015 New South Wales Provincial Synod Constitution Amendment Ratification Bill 2015 No.2, 2015 Long Service Leave (Revision of Entitlement) Bill 2015"

54 P51 GENERAL SYNOD LEGISLATION CANON AMENDMENT CANON 2016 EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUM 1. The purpose of this Canon is to adopt two Bills for Canons of General Synod that have been circulated by Standing Committee of General Synod under section 28A of the Constitution of the Anglican Church of Australia (Constitution). 2. Under the Constitution, each diocese is, from time to time, able to assent to or adopt certain canons passed by the General Synod. The way Brisbane Diocese does this is to maintain a General Synod Legislation Canon, which is amended from time to time to list those General Synod canons to which the Brisbane Synod has assented or has adopted. 3. Since section 28A of the Constitution came into effect on 1 July 2014, a canon of General Synod (other than bills to alter the Constitution or a bill which deals with or concerns the ritual ceremonial or discipline of the Church) can be passed by the Standing Committee of General Synod circulating the bill for the canon to all the dioceses and three-quarters of the Synods of those dioceses (including all the metropolitan dioceses) assenting to it as prescribed in section 28A. The means by which Brisbane Diocese currently assents to such a bill is by passing its own canon in Synod that adds the bill to schedule 4 of the General Synod Legislation Canon. 4. At the Diocesan Synod last year, the General Synod bill that was then circulating (No 1 of 2015) was assented to by being added to Schedule 4 of the General Synod Legislation Canon. On 1 July 2015 the General Secretary advised the Dioceses should not consider the Bill, as the information that had been provided that all Dioceses in the New South Wales Province had assented to the changes to the New South Wales Synod Constitution that were being ratified by the General Synod bill had been incorrect. The outstanding assents from the New South Wales Dioceses were then obtained and General Synod bill No 1 of 2015 began circulating again. 5. There is a question about the validity of the assent of the Diocese of Brisbane to General Synod bill No 1 of 2015 before all formalities to enable the bill to be circulated had been met. It is therefore prudent to re-assent to this bill pursuant to s 28A of the Constitution. It is proposed to do that by deleting the reference to the General Synod canon that was added to schedule 4 last year and to add again to the schedule bill No 1 of The full text of General Synod bill No 1 of 2015 and the explanatory memorandum for the bill are attached. 6. This Amendment Canon also adds the General Synod bill No 2 of 2015 that is presently circulating amongst the Dioceses for assent pursuant to s 28A of the Constitution to the list in schedule 4 of the General Synod Legislation Canon. 7. The bill makes amendments to the General Synod Long Service Leave Canon 2010 which are essential to enable the Long Service Leave Fund to meet all future commitments for long service leave. The benefits under the Long Service Leave Canon 2010 in effect increased as from 1 January 2015 from 1 week to 1.3 weeks for each year of service. In general terms, when this bill comes into operation, its effect is for the entitlement to revert back to 1 week for each year of service as from the last day of the quarter in which the bill comes into effect as a canon. 8. The full text of the circulating General Synod bill No 2 of 2015 is attached together with the explanatory memorandum and the opinion of the Primate s Chancellor that it is not a bill within s 28A(3) of the Constitution. It is the opinion of the Diocesan Council that this bill for a canon should be assented by this Synod.

55 P52 BILL 02, 2015 A BILL FOR A CANON TO AMEND THE LONG SERVICE LEAVE CANON 2010 The General Synod prescribes as follows: 1. This canon may be cited as the Long Service Leave (Revision of Entitlement) Canon This canon comes into force on the date provided for in section 28A(2) of the Constitution. 3. In this canon, the Long Service Leave Canon 2010 is called the principal canon. 4. In section 1(1) of the Schedule to the principal canon, insert after the definition of Qualifying Service : Quarter means a period of three months ending on the last day of March, June, September or December; Revised Entitlement Date means the last day of the quarter in which this canon comes into force;. 5. In section 33(1)(a) of the Schedule to the principal canon, delete subparagraph (ii) and substitute: (ii) at the rate of 13 weeks for 10 years qualifying service in respect of each year of qualifying service from and after the Commencement Date until and including the Revised Entitlement Date; and (iii) at the rate of 10 weeks for 10 years qualifying service in respect of each year of qualifying service after the Revised Entitlement Date. 6. In section 33(1)(b) of the Schedule to the principal canon, delete subparagraph (ii) and substitute: (ii) at the rate of 13 weeks for 10 years qualifying service in respect of each year of qualifying service from and after the Commencement Date until and including the Revised Entitlement Date; and (iii) at the rate of 10 weeks for 10 years qualifying service in respect of each year of qualifying service after the Revised Entitlement Date.

56 P53 7. In section 35(1) of the Schedule to the principal canon, delete 13 wherever it occurs and substitute In section 45 of the Schedule to the principal canon, for subsection (1) substitute: (1) When the qualifying service of a participant terminates by reason of the participant s death then an amount for each completed year of service is to be paid, equal to (a) one week for each year of qualifying service performed prior to the Commencement Date; and (b) 1.3 weeks for each year of qualifying service performed on or after the Commencement Date until and including the Revised Entitlement Date; and (c) one week for each year of qualifying service performed after the Revised Entitlement Date of the notional stipend current at the date of the participant s death together with a proportionate payment for any incomplete year of qualifying service rendered. 9. In section 46 of the Schedule to the principal canon, for subsection (1) substitute: When the qualifying service of a participant terminates other than by reason of the participant s death and (a) the participant has completed at least 5 years qualifying service; and (b) subsection 33(3) does not apply then the participant is to be paid an amount equal to (c) one week for each year of qualifying service performed prior to the Commencement Date; and (d) 1.3weeks for each year of qualifying service performance on or after the Commencement Date until and including the Revised Entitlement Date; and (e) one week for each year of qualifying service performed after the Revised Entitlement Date of the then current notional stipend and pro-rated for the nature of service together with a proportionate payment for any incomplete year of qualifying service rendered and pro-rated for the nature of service. 10. In section 47 of the Schedule to the principal canon, for subsection (6) substitute: The amount payable under this section is an amount equal to (a) one week for each year of qualifying service performed prior to the Commencement Date; and 2

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58 P55 A BILL FOR A CANON TO AMEND THE LONG SERVICE LEAVE CANON 2010 Explanatory Memorandum 1. The Long Service Leave Canon 2010 (principal canon) commenced on 1 January It increased the rate of leave accrual from one week for each year of service to 1.3 weeks of service. This 30 per cent increase in benefit has had a substantial impact upon the funding model of the Long Service Leave Fund. 2. On the basis of modelling provided by the Fund s actuary, the Long Service Leave Board recommended to the Standing Committee of General Synod that a return to the previous provision of one week for each year of service would enable contributions to remain at current levels. 3. The Standing Committee resolved at its meeting on May 2015 to accept the recommendation of the Board to revise the entitlement of long service leave for a participant, so that it is calculated in future at the rate of 10 weeks for 10 years qualifying service, and thereafter at a rate of one week for each year of qualifying service. 4. The Board advised Standing Committee that delay in implementing the revision of the entitlement of long service leave will have a financial impact on the Fund. Accordingly, Standing Committee approved the bill that accompanies this explanatory memorandum and resolved to circulate the bill under s 28A of the Constitution, rather than wait until the next General Synod. 5. This explanatory memorandum is accompanied by the Primate s Chancellor s opinion that it is not a bill within subsection (3) of section 28A of the Constitution. 6. If the bill is assented to by the required number of Dioceses under section 28A(2) of the Constitution, it will come into force on the date certified by the General Secretary to the Primate in writing. 7. Clause 4 of the bill inserts new definitions into the schedule to the principal canon to facilitate the calculation of entitlements after the Revised Entitlement Date at the rate of 10 weeks for 10 years qualifying service and thereafter at the rate of one week for each year of qualifying service. The Revised Entitlement Date will be the last day of the quarter (as newly defined) in which the Canon comes into force. 8. Clause 5 of the bill amends section 33(1)(a) of the schedule to the principal canon to provide for the calculation at the rate of 13 weeks for 10 years qualifying service to apply between the Commencement Date of the principal canon until and including the Revised Entitlement Date and thereafter at the rate of 10 weeks for 10 years qualifying service in respect of each year of qualifying service after the Revised Entitlement Date. 9. Clause 6 makes the consequential amendment to section 33(1)(b) of the schedule to the principal canon for the calculation of the entitlement on completion of each subsequent year of qualifying service after the completion of 10 years qualifying service. 10. Clauses 7 to 10 make consequential amendments to sections 35(1), 45(1), 46(1) and 47(6) of the schedule to the principal canon Exp Mem Amend to Long Service Leave Canon 2010.docx

59 P56 MEMORANDUM A Bill for a Canon to Amend the Long Service Leave Canon 2010 As set out in the Explanatory Memorandum, it has become necessary to amend the Long Service Leave Canon 2010 in the manner set out in the Bill for a Canon to amend the Long Service Leave Canon 2010 ( the Bill ). The Standing Committee of General Synod has formed the view that to ensure the long-term financial viability of the long service leave arrangements provided for in the Long Service Leave Canon 2010, it is necessary to make the amendments sought to be made by the Bill. The Standing Committee is also of the view that the financial viability of the long service leave scheme will be enhanced by the expeditious passing of the Bill. The Constitution of the Anglican Church of Australia ( the Constitution ) provides for the expeditious passing of Bills in the circumstances set out in sections 27 and 28A, the relevant provisions of which are as follows: 27(1) A canon shall be made by a bill passed by General Synod in accordance with the Synod s standing orders provided that (i) the bill shall have been circulated to each diocese and to each non-diocesan representative at least three months before the first day of the session of Synod at which the bill is to be presented, provided that the Standing Committee may allow a shorter period of notice but not less than one month and provided further that General Synod by an affirmative vote in each house of at least three-fourths of the members present may declare a bill to be a matter of urgency and permit it to be included in the agenda without previous notice, 1 and 28A(1) In this section bill does not include a bill for a canon to alter this Constitution or a bill which deals with or concerns the ritual ceremonial or discipline of this Church. (2) Subject to subsection (3) in addition to the procedure in section 27(1), a canon may be made by a bill sent by the Standing Committee to each diocesan synod and if at least ¾ of the diocesan synods of this Church including all Metropolitan Sees assets to it by ordinance and if all such assents be in force at the same time, the 1 Words added by Canon 16, 1998 which came into effect on 1 March 2000.

60 P57 General Secretary shall certify that fact to the Primate in writing, and on that date the canon shall come into force. (3) A bill for a canon which would impose a financial liability on a diocese may be made in the manner provided by subsection (2) only if all diocesan synods of this Church assent to it by ordinance and such assents are in force at the same time. (4) A diocesan synod of a diocese may, by ordinance: (a) (b) delegate its power to assent to a bill under subsection (2) and (3) to the diocesan council of the dioceses, and permit the diocesan council to assent to the bill in exercise of such delegated authority by ordinance or resolution. (5) An assent to a bill given by a diocesan council by ordinance or resolution pursuant to a delegated authority given under subsection (4) shall be as effectual as if the synod of the diocese had assented to the bill by ordinance. It will be seen from these provisions than an expeditious procedure is provided for the passing of a bill in section 28A(2), subject to the restrictions provided for in subsections 28A(1) and (3). As the bill is not a bill for a canon to alter the Constitution or a bill dealing with or concerning the ritual ceremonial or discipline of the Church, the only restriction potentially relevant is that contained in subsection 28A(3). For the reasons which follow, the Bill is not, in my opinion, a bill for a canon which would impose a financial liability on a diocese. Any financial liability on a diocese imposed with respect to the long service leave scheme was imposed by the Long Service Leave Canon As will be seen from the Explanatory Memorandum to the Bill and the contents of the Bill itself, the effect of the amendments sought to be made by the Bill would, in any event, have the effect of reducing financial liability on a diocese. It follows that, for this reason alone, the restriction provided for in section 28A(3) of the Constitution would not be attracted. More generally, the position at law is that The basic rule is that when any Act is amended by a later Act, the two are to be regarded as one connected and combined statement of the will of parliament. 2 It would follow, on this basis as well, that the Bill, as an amending canon, would not, of itself, be regarded as imposing a financial liability on a diocese as its provisions should be read with and as part of the original 2010 Canon which it would amend. This would mean that, to the extent any financial liability was imposed by the provisions of the Bill, that occurred in 2010 when the original Canon was passed and not as at the date of passing of the Bill. 2 Pearce and Geddes, Statutory Interpretation in Australia (8 th ed, Lexis Nexis Butterworths, 2014), [7.23] Primates Chancellors advice LSL Canon.doc 2

61 P58 For these reasons, it follows that the procedure provided for in section 28A(2) of the Constitution may be relied upon with the result that the Bill will be passed if at least ¾ of the diocesan synods of the Church, including all metropolitan Sees assent to it by ordinance. In terms of the process of assent, reference should also be made to subsection 28A(4) of the Constitution. On the basis of these provisions, it follows that the passing of the Bill may also be expedited in dioceses which have delegated the power to assent to a bill under subsection 28A(2) to their diocesan councils. In these circumstances assent by the diocesan council in accordance with and in the manner prescribed by an ordinance of the diocesan synod in accordance with subsection 28A(4) will be sufficient. 19 June 2015 The Hon Justice Clyde Croft Primate s Chancellor 1474 Primates Chancellors advice LSL Canon.doc 3

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66 P63 GENERAL SYNOD LEGISLATION CANON (DELEGATION TO DIOCESAN COUNCIL) AMENDMENT CANON 2016 A Canon to delegate the Synod's power to assent to bills for canons of the General Synod by means of amendments to the General Synod Legislation Canon. The Archbishop, Clergy and Laity of the Diocese of Brisbane assembled in Synod prescribe Short Title 1. This Canon may be cited as the "General Synod Legislation Canon (Delegation to Diocesan Council) Amendment Canon 2016". Delegation of the Synod s power to assent to certain bills for Canons of General Synod 2. The Principal Canon is amended by inserting after section 7 new sections 8, 9 and 10 as follows: "Delegation to Diocesan Council to assent to bills for the purpose of section 28A of the Constitution 8. The Synod delegates to the Diocesan Council the power to assent to a bill circulated by the Standing Committee of the General Synod pursuant to section 28A of the Constitution by resolution provided: (a) (b) the Diocesan Council resolves that it is expedient for the assent to be given by the Diocesan Council; the resolution to assent to the bill is passed by Diocesan Council with the assent of the Archbishop and either: (i) (ii) two-thirds of the Clerical members and two-thirds of the lay members present at the meeting at which the resolution is considered; or a resolution passed in accordance with section 10 of the Diocesan Council Canon but as if the words "a majority" wherever appearing in that section are read as "two thirds". 9. A resolution of Diocesan Council passed in accordance with section 8 takes effect as if it were a Canon of the Synod that adds the bill to schedule 4 of this Canon and authorises such amendment to schedule The Synod declares that the Diocesan Council is the body in the Diocese of Brisbane that is the Diocesan council for the purpose of the Constitution."

67 P64 GENERAL SYNOD LEGISLATION CANON (DELEGATION TO DIOCESAN COUNCIL) AMENDMENT CANON 2016 EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUM 1. The purpose of this Canon is to delegate to Diocesan Council the power to assent to bills for a canon of General Synod circulated to dioceses under section 28A of the Constitution of the Anglican Church of Australia (Constitution). 2. Under the Constitution, each diocese is, from time to time, able to assent to or adopt certain canons passed by the General Synod. The way Brisbane Diocese does this is to maintain a General Synod Legislation Canon, which is amended from time to time to list those General Synod canons to which the Brisbane Synod has assented or has adopted. 3. Since section 28A of the Constitution came into effect on 1 July 2014, a canon of General Synod (other than bills to alter the Constitution or a bill which deals with or concerns the ritual ceremonial or discipline of the Church) can be passed by the Standing Committee of General Synod circulating the bill for the canon to all the dioceses and three-quarters of the Synods of those dioceses (including all the metropolitan dioceses) assenting to it as prescribed in section 28A. The bills circulated under this provision have generally been relatively formal (such as bill no 1 of 2015) or have a degree of urgency (such as bill no 2 of 2015). 4. The means by which Brisbane Diocese currently assents to such a bill is by the Brisbane Synod passing its own canon that adds the bill to schedule 4 of the General Synod Legislation Canon. The assent therefore can be given only when the Brisbane Synod is in session. 5. Section 28A(4) of the Constitution allows a diocesan synod to delegate its power to assent to such a bill to a diocesan council by canon or resolution. Under section 28A(5) of the Constitution, assent to a bill given by such a diocesan council by canon or resolution under a delegated authority is deemed to be as effectual as if the synod had assented to the bill by canon. 6. In the Diocese of Brisbane, the Diocesan Council does not currently have any delegated power from the Synod to make Canons. It is proposed by this Canon to delegate to the Diocesan Council authority to assent to a General Synod bill circulated under section 28A of the Constitution. 7. This power is to be exercised by resolution and such resolution would take effect as if it were a Canon of this Synod. As this is the first time that the Synod will delegate authority of this type, it is proposed in the new section 8 that the exercise of the power requires the Diocesan Council to pass a resolution that it is expedient for the assent to the bill to be given by the Diocesan Council and that the resolution to assent to the bill is passed by a greater majority than is usually required for a resolution of the Diocesan Council. 8. Under section 14 of the Diocesan Constitution, the Synod has the power to delegate to the Diocesan Council the power that may be required to be exercised under section 28A of the Constitution. A new definition of "Diocesan council" for the purpose of section 74(1) of the Constitution recently took effect on 1 March That definition now provides: "Diocesan council" in a diocese where there is a synod means (a) the body exercising powers and functions of the synod on its behalf when it is not in session, or

68 P65 (b) where there is no such body, the body constituted or determined by the relevant synod to be the diocesan council. In the Diocese of Brisbane, it is arguable that the Diocesan Council is strictly not "the body exercising powers and functions of the Synod on its behalf when it is not in session" as the powers of the Diocesan Council are relevantly those set out in section 12 of the Diocesan Constitution and sections 12 and 13 of the Diocesan Council Canon. It is therefore prudent to rely on paragraph (b) of the new definition of "Diocesan council" inserted in section 74(1) of the Constitution. That is why it is proposed to include the new section 10 in the General Synod Legislation Canon.

69 P66 Anglican Church of Australia - Diocese of Brisbane PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS CANON (ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR) AMENDMENT CANON 2016 A Canon to amend the Professional Standards Canon. The Archbishop, Clergy and Laity of the Diocese of Brisbane assembled in Synod prescribe Short Title 1. This Canon may be cited as the "Professional Standards Canon (Associate Director) Amendment Canon 2016". Amendments 2. Section 2(1) of the Principal Canon is amended by deleting the definition of "Director" and inserting: "Director" means the Director of Professional Standards appointed under Part 5. The word Director also means the Associate Director appointed under Part 5 where it appears: (a) (b) in sections 13 and 15; and in sections 26 and 50 where the relevant powers and functions are conferred on the Associate Director and the context allows it. 3. After section 23 of the Principal Canon, insert a new section 23A: 23A (1) There may be an Associate Director of Professional Standards. (2) The Associate Director shall be appointed by and shall hold office in accordance with a resolution or any Regulation of the Archbishop-in-Council. (3) The Archbishop-in-Council, after consulting with the Director if practicable, may by resolution or Regulation of Archbishop-in-Council delegate to the Associate Director any or all of the Director's powers or functions under this Canon on such terms and conditions as are set out in that resolution or Regulation. 4. Section 74A of the Principal Canon is amended by deleting "the PSC or the Board" and inserting "the PSC, the Board or any other person" EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUM 1. The effect of this amending Canon is to allow for the appointment of an Associate Director of Professional Standards and to allow the Archbishop-in-Council to delegate powers and

70 P67 functions of the Director of Professional Standards to the Associate Director after consulting with the Director. 2. This will allow powers and functions to be delegated to the Associate Director in circumstances where that is appropriate to share workloads and in situations where the Director is absent or incapacitated for any reason, to allow the important work of the Director to continue. 3. Many day to day functions of the Director can be delegated without the support of a canon. However, where those powers and functions are derived directly from the Professional Standards Canon, it is necessary for that delegation to be supported by powers under the Canon.

71 P68 [PROPOSED AMENDED STANDING ORDERS] Anglican Church of Australia - Diocese of Brisbane STANDING ORDERS OF SYNOD 1 PART A. MEETING ARRANGEMENTS Hours of Meeting A.1 2 On the first day of each session of Synod, it shall meet at such time as is fixed in the Archbishop's Citation to Synod. Thereafter, unless otherwise ordered, the Synod shall meet daily at such times as may be notified by the Diocesan Council in the business papers sent out to members of Synod, and if the Council does not notify such times for meeting, the Synod shall meet daily at 9.00 am. Deleted: 3.00 p.m Quorum A.2 3 (1) At the time fixed for the Synod to meet, the chair shall be taken as soon as a quorum is present; but if at the expiration of half an hour there be no quorum present, the President shall adjourn the Synod either to a later hour of the same day or to the next session day. (2) If at any time during the progress of business there be not a quorum present as provided by the Synod Canon, the President, on any member drawing attention to the fact, shall adjourn the Synod either to a later hour of the same day, or to the next session day. Note: A quorum consists of the President, ten licensed Clergy and twenty lay members of Synod. Attendance Cards A.3 4 On each session day, all members shall record their own attendance by means approved by the Diocesan Council from time to time. Sending documents and information Deleted: of cards to be signed by members and placed in a box, and the Lay Secretary shall be responsible for the collection of the cards 1. On 10 June 1990 the Synod rescinded previous Standing Orders and adopted these as the Standing Orders of Synod. 2. Words added in Words deleted and other words added in Words deleted and other words added in 1999.

72 P69 A.4 Where these Standing Orders require business papers, including reports, motions and canons, to be sent or circulated to members, or the General Manager considers it expedient to provide information to members, that information may be provided to members by: (1) prepaid post addressed to the member's address on the Synod roll; (2) by to an address provided by the member for that purpose; or (3) if the member so nominates, an electronic means by which the member is notified the information is available to be accessed by an electronic means (e.g. being available on a website or app). Members providing written information A.5 Where these Standing Orders require a member to provide information in writing, including notices of motion and notices of amendments to motions or canons (but not nominations for elections), the member may provide that information: (1) in writing on paper signed by the member; (2) by to an address provided by the General Manager for that purpose; or (3) if the General Manager so nominates, by another electronic means.

73 P70 PART B. OFFICERS AND RECORDS Secretaries B.1 1 A Clerical and a Lay Secretary shall be elected at the first session of each term of Synod. They shall prepare the business paper for each day's work, and shall take minutes of proceedings. They shall also prepare for publication all canons passed by the Synod. After the session all minutes, records, and other documents of the Synod shall be given into the custody of the General Manager. Deleted: a report of proceedings, and of Deleted: Registrar Minutes Committee B.2 2 (1) On the first day of the first session of each term of Synod, the Synod shall elect a Minutes Committee to scrutinise the minutes of each session and certify whether or not the minutes are correct. (2) The Committee shall consist of no less than three and up to five members. (3) Where a vacancy occurs in the Committee, the Synod shall elect a member to fill the vacancy. (4) On each session day other than the first day of a session, and (subject to Standing Order B.2(5)) before the final adjournment of the session, the Minutes Committee shall report whether or not the minutes have been duly certified by the Committee to be correct and, where the minutes have been so certified to be correct, they shall be confirmed by the Synod. (5) Before the final adjournment of a session, any member may move without notice that the confirmation of the minutes for the final day of the session be delegated to the Diocesan Council. If so delegated, the Diocesan Council must consider the confirmation of the minutes at its first meeting after the session has concluded and the Committee must certify the minutes at least one week before the date of that Diocesan Council meeting. Timekeeper B.3 3 (1) On the first day of the first session of each term of Synod, the Synod shall elect a Timekeeper. The Timekeeper shall sound a bell when a speaker has one minute remaining in which to speak, and again when the speaker's time has expired. 1. Words deleted and other words added in Words deleted and other words added to sections (1), (3) and (4) in Words deleted and other words added to section (1) in 1999.

74 P71 (2) The Synod may from time to time appoint a deputy to the Timekeeper. Committee of Elections and Qualifications B.4 4 (1) The Committee of Elections and Qualifications shall be elected or appointed on the first day of the first session of each term of Synod. The Committee shall consist of not more than four members of Synod, including at least one Clerical and one Lay member. (2) The Committee of Elections and Qualifications shall enquire into and report upon all questions which shall be referred to them by the Synod respecting the validity of any election or return of any member (including their election to any office by the Synod) and also respecting the qualification or disqualification of any person who has been returned as a member of the Synod to be so returned or to hold an office which is elected by the Synod; and the Committee may sit if they think fit while the Synod is sitting. (3) The Committee when inquiring into the matters referred to them, may receive the best evidence they can procure or which is laid before them, whether it be such as would be admitted in cases at law or not and they may reject any evidence tendered to them which they may see fit to reject. (4) The Committee shall report the result of their enquiries to the Synod and shall report whether they find that the election or return of the member whose case has been referred to them is, or would be, valid, or whether the person is qualified as the case may be, whereupon it shall be competent to move forthwith without notice, or on any subsequent day, pursuant to notice, that the report be adopted. (5) Upon the motion for the adoption of the report it shall be competent to substitute for it by way of amendment such resolution in respect of the matter referred to the Committee as to the Synod shall seem proper; provided that such resolution shall state distinctly that the election or return of the member is or is not valid; or that the person is qualified or disqualified to be such member or to be so elected as the case may be; and if by such resolution or by the adoption of the report, it be determined by the Synod that the member has not been, or would not be, properly elected or returned or that the person is not qualified to be a member or to be elected to an office, that person, as the case may be,, shall not henceforth sit (unless re-elected) as a Member of Synod or be elected to that office, and the person's seat or office shall be declared vacant, but if the contrary be determined the person may forthwith sit in Synod or hold that office. (6) No Member of the Committee of Elections and Qualifications whose case has been directed to be referred to such Committee, and is still undecided, shall sit thereon until the case shall have been finally dealt with by the Synod. (7) Nothing herein contained shall prevent the Archbishop, if aware of any proceedings at any election which shall in the Archbishop's opinion invalidate the return of any member, from referring such matter for the decision of the Committee of Elections and Qualifications. Deleted: he shall be Deleted: his 4. Words added to section (1) in 1999.

75 P72 Acts of Synod B.5 When any matter shall have received the concurrent assent of the Archbishop, the Clergy, and the Laity, it shall be so recorded in the minutes of the proceedings of the Synod; and a copy of every canon, duly authenticated by the President, shall be preserved in the manner provided for in the Standing Orders.

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77 P74 PART C. ORDERING OF BUSINESS Order of Business on the first day of an ordinary session C.1 1 The order of business on the first day of an ordinary session of Synod shall be as follows - (a) Proceedings opened with prayer by the President or the President's Chaplain. (b) Election of Secretaries if required by Standing Order B.1. (c) The President's Inaugural Address unless the Synod or the Diocesan Council transfers this matter to another time. (d) Election of Chairman of Committees if required by the Synod Canon. (e) Appointment of Committee of Elections and Qualifications if required by Standing Order B.4(1). (f) Appointment of Minutes Committee if required by Standing Order B.2(1). (g) Appointment of Timekeeper (and Deputy Timekeeper if required) if required by Standing Order B.3(1). (h) Notice is given of the closing time for nominations of members of the Diocesan Council and other offices as required by Canon. (Nominations to be made before the time specified in Standing Order F.2.) (i) Reports of the Diocesan Council and all other Reports shall be noted as having been tabled (j) Petitions.. (k) Notices of Questions and Motions. (l) Call over of Notices of Motion on supplementary business paper for approval to include. (m) Call over of business paper and taking of formal motions. (n) Motions of which previous notice has been given. Deleted: his Deleted: N Deleted: Boards, Councils and Committees Deleted: (i) Notices of Motion on supplementary business paper. Deleted: (k) Reports of the Diocesan Council and all other Reports shall be laid on the table by the Lay Secretary Deleted: l Order of Business on the second day of an ordinary session C.2 2 The order of business on the second day of an ordinary session of Synod shall be as follows - (a) Proceedings opened with prayer by the President or the President's Chaplain. (b) The confirmation of the minutes of the previous day's business. (c) Notice is given of the closing time for nomination of members of the Diocesan Council and other offices as required by Canon. (Nominations to be made before the time specified in Standing Order F.2.) (d) Petitions. 1. Item (i) - words added in New item (j) added in 1993 and subsequent items relettered. Item (n) deleted in 1996 and subsequent item relettered. In 1999: words in heading and item (i) deleted and other words substituted; words added to line 1 and items (b), (d), (e), (f), (g) and (h). Item (c) words added in Item (i) words deleted in Item (e) deleted and subsequent items relettered in Deleted: his Deleted: (c) Notices of Motion on supplementary business paper. (d) Formal motions. Deleted: e 2. Item (f) - words deleted and other words substituted in New item (c) added in 1993 and subsequent items relettered. In 1999: words in heading and items (b), (g) and (i) deleted and other words substituted, words added in line 1. Item (g) words deleted in 2007.

78 P75 (e) Notices of Questions and Motions. (f) Call over of Notices of Motion on supplementary business paper for approval to include. (g) Call over of business paper and taking of formal motions. (h) (i) (j) Consideration of Report of the Diocesan Council, the Diocesan Accounts, Reports of Commissions appointed under the Diocesan Governance Canon, the Report of the Cathedral Chapter and such other Boards and Committees as requested by Synod under Standing Order C.4(2). Canons (if any) - Consideration of General Principles, Committee Stage and Passing (these proceedings may take place on either the second or subsequent session days.) Motions of which previous notice has been given. Deleted: f Deleted: (g) Nomination of members of the Diocesan Council and other Boards, Councils and Committees as required by Canon. (Nominations to be made before the time specified in Standing Order F.2.) Deleted: and Order of Business on the third & subsequent days of an ordinary session C.3 3 The order of business on the third and subsequent days of an ordinary session of Synod shall be as follows - (a) Proceedings opened with prayer by the President or the President's Chaplain. (b) The confirmation of the minutes of the previous day's business. (c) Petitions. (d) Notices of Questions and Motions (except on last day of a session). (e) Call over of Notices of Motion on supplementary business paper for approval to include. (f) Call over of business paper and taking of formal motions. (g) Canons (if any) - Consideration of General Principles, Committee Stage and Passing (where the Canon has not been considered on a previous day of meeting). (h) Motions of which previous notice has been given. (i) Election of Diocesan Council and other offices (on the third day of the session as required by Canon). (j) On the last day of a session of Synod before the final adjournment the minutes of that day's business are to be confirmed or the confirmation of the minutes is to be delegated to Diocesan Council under Standing Order B.2(5). Deleted: his Deleted: (c) Notices of Motion on supplementary business paper (on the third day of a session only). (d) Formal Motions. Deleted: e Deleted: f Deleted: on a previous day Deleted: Boards Consideration of Reports and Accounts C.4 4 (1) At each ordinary session Synod shall consider separately the Reports of the Diocesan Council, the Cathedral Chapter, the Commissions appointed pursuant to the Diocesan Governance Canon, and the Diocesan Accounts. (2) Other Reports shall be presented but consideration will only be given at the request of Synod on a motion regarding that Report. 3. New item (c) added in 1993 and subsequent items relettered. In 1999: words in heading and items (b), (c), (f), (i) and (j) deleted and other words substituted, words added in line Section (1) - words deleted and other words substituted in 1993 and in Section replaced in Section (2) deleted and subsequent item relettered in 2007.

79 P76 (3) If the Chair of a Commission appointed pursuant to the Diocesan Governance Canon or the Executive Director of a Commission are not members, each of the Chair and the Executive Director of the Commission may have a seat on the floor of Synod and address Synod during the presentation of the Report for that Commission: (a) (b) if the mover consents, in lieu of the mover speaking; and otherwise during the debate on the motion. (4) Standing Order D.18 shall apply to the mover of the motion in relation to the consideration of the Report. Order of Motions C.5 5 Subject to the order of business set out in the Standing Orders above, members who have given notices of motion for a session of Synod shall be called upon at that session of Synod to move the motions in the order in which the notices stand on the business paper. If the motion is not moved, it shall lapse. Order of Business Committee C.5A 6 (1) There shall be an Order of Business Committee which shall consist of the Chancellor, the General Manager, and such other persons as may be appointed from time to time by the Synod or the Archbishop-in-Council. (2) The Committee may meet while Synod is sitting and in the interval between sessions of Synod. (3) Members of the Committee appointed by the Synod or the Archbishop-in-Council shall hold office until they - (a) resign, or (b) cease to be members of Synod, or (c) are replaced by the Synod or the Archbishop-in-Council. Notices of motion C.6 7 (1) A member desirous of bringing any subject matter under the consideration of a session of Synod shall give notice in writing into the hands of the General Manager. Deleted:, signed by the member, 5. Words added in C.5A added in New C.6 substituted in Words deleted and other words substituted in sections (2), (4) and (7), and words inserted in section (1) in Words deleted and other words substituted in sections (2), (4) and (5)(a) in 2008.

80 P77 (2) Where notice of motion has been duly given at least five weeks before the first day of a session of Synod, it shall be included in the business paper for that session of Synod and shall be circulated to members of Synod with other matter usually circulated beforehand. Deleted: printed and (3) The order in which such notices of motion are placed in the business paper shall be the order in which they have been received by the General Manager, subject to any alteration in such order made by the Order of Business Committee. (4) Notices of motion received by the General Manager less than five weeks before the first day of the session of Synod through to the rising of the session of Synod on the second day of the session may be included in supplementary business papers provided that a Certificate of Inclusion is given by the Order of Business Committee. (5) A majority of the Order of Business Committee may give a Certificate of Inclusion if, in their opinion, the motion of which notice is given meets all of the following criteria (a) (b) (c) notice of the motion could not reasonably have been given five weeks before the first day of the session, since the motion either concerns the published reports or accounts, or is required for the continuing activity of the administration, councils, committees or organizations of the diocese, or is based on events that have occurred since five weeks before the first day of the session; the subject matter of the motion could not be dealt with adequately by a Commission, committee, organization or officer of the diocese, but requires the attention of the Synod; the motion deals with a matter of such urgency that it should not be postponed. (6) A majority of the Order of Business Committee may give a Certificate of Inclusion if the motion of which notice is given is an expression of thanks, greetings, courtesy, congratulations or condolence and in their opinion is likely to be non-controversial. (7) On the first, second and third days of a session of Synod the President shall inquire from the chair, with respect to each notice of motion on the supplementary business paper, whether any member wishes to move, "That the motion be not included in the business paper". The motion must be seconded, and may be debated but will otherwise be taken forthwith. (8) Where a Certificate of Inclusion is not sought or given, a member may at the time appointed in the Order of Business seek leave of Synod to give notice of the motion. Leave is granted by means of a motion, which must be seconded, and may be debated. Deleted: there is any objection to its being included in the business paper. If no such objection is taken by any member the notice of motion shall be included in the business paper. If such objection is taken, a Deleted: objecting Deleted: shall forthwith Matters relating to notices of motion

81 P78 C.7 8 (1) The Order of Business Committee may at any time propose without notice that any motion of which notice has been duly given be set down in the business paper as an Order of the Day for a particular day and time. (2) In relation to a matter of which notice of motion has been duly given, a member may move, with leave of Synod, to the following effect - (a) (b) that the motion be an Order of the Day for a particular day and time; that a specified person not a member of Synod may have a seat on the floor of Synod and address Synod either: (i) (ii) if the mover consents, in lieu of the mover speaking; or during the debate on the motion; (c) that specified information or other material relating to the motion may be distributed (including electronically), provided that in the opinion of the President it is proper for such information or other material to be so distributed. Deleted: literature Deleted: the literature Motions involving expenditure C.7A 9 (1) A notice of motion that will, if passed, result in expenditure affecting the current budget or the budget being considered at the same session shall not be included in the business paper or a supplementary business paper unless it sets out, or is accompanied by a paper setting out - (a) (b) the proposed source of funding; and an itemized statement of expected income and expenditure that will result from the passing of the motion, being, if the expenditure will continue for more than one year, the expected income and expenditure per year. (2) When the Synod considers a notice of motion referred to in sub-section (1) of this Standing Order, the President shall first put the question - "That the Synod agree to the general principles of the motion.". (3) When the Synod has agreed to the general principles of the motion and where the General Manager certifies that in the General Manager's opinion any net increase in expenditure in any one financial year will not exceed $10,000 the President shall put the question - "That the motion be agreed to." - 8. Section (1) - words deleted and other words substituted in C.7A added in Section C.7A(3) words deleted and other words substituted in 2013.

82 P79 and when this motion is carried the relevant budget (if it has been agreed to by the Synod) or the relevant draft budget (as the case may be) shall be deemed to have been altered accordingly, notwithstanding a case where Standing Order C.9 may apply. (4) When the Synod has agreed to the general principles of the motion and where the motion has not been dealt with and determined in accordance with sub-section (3) of this Standing Order - (a) in the case where the motion, if passed, will affect a budget already agreed to by the Synod, the mover of the motion, or any other member with leave of Synod, may move - "That the (relevant) budget be reconsidered by the Synod and that the (proposed expenditure) be incorporated." - notwithstanding a case where Standing Order C.9 may apply; or (b) in the case where the motion, if passed, will affect a budget still to be agreed to by the Synod at the current session, the mover of the motion, or any other member with leave of Synod, may move - "That the (relevant) draft budget be altered to incorporate the (proposed expenditure).". (5) When the Synod has agreed to the general principles of the motion and where the Synod has not altered the relevant budget or draft budget as provided in sub-sections (3) or (4) of this Standing Order, the motion shall be deemed to be referred to the Diocesan Council for consideration. Deleted: Property and Finance Board Formal motions C.8 10 At the time appointed in the Order of Business or at any other time the President considers will assist the despatch of the Synod s business, the President shall inquire from the chair, with respect to each motion of which notice has been given, whether there is any objection to its being taken as a formal motion. If no objection is taken by any member (other than the mover) the motion shall be deemed to be a formal motion, and shall thereupon take precedence over all other motions, and they shall be disposed of in the relative order in which they stand on the Business Paper. The mover of a formal motion may speak to it for no longer than two minutes, but no amendment or further debate shall be allowed on the motion, and Synod may proceed to vote on the motion. Same subject not to be proposed again 10. Words deleted and other words substituted in 1993, 1999 and 2004; words inserted in 2004.

83 P80 C.9 No subject which shall have been under the consideration of the Synod, and disposed of either in the affirmative or negative, shall be again brought forward during the same Session, nor shall notice of motion on any such subject be received; provided that it shall be in order for the President to receive such motion for recission of a resolution, if notice thereof shall have been signed by at least ten members of the Synod. Special Speakers C.10 Notwithstanding anything contained in any other Standing Order, the Diocesan Council may arrange for special speakers to be invited to address the Synod on subjects selected by the Diocesan Council and at times chosen by the Diocesan Council, provided that the total time allotted for the addresses of such speakers and the responses of members of Synod shall not exceed one and one half hours. Petitions C.11 A petition presented to Synod shall have the name of the member presenting it affixed at the beginning thereof, and the member shall state from whom it comes, its material allegations, and its prayer, and the only question that shall be entertained by the Synod on its presentation shall be "That the Petition be received". Suspension of Standing Orders C.12 Any Standing Order may be suspended on notice of motion to that effect, which shall state the particular Order it is proposed to suspend, and the purpose for which such suspension is required. In cases of urgency, to be determined by a majority of the members present and voting collectively, any Standing Order may in like manner be suspended without such notice, provided that ten members stand in their places to support the mover. Questions C (1) Notice of questions requiring an answer from the President may be given on any day other than the last day of a session, and shall be given verbally in open Synod and forthwith tendered in writing by the member asking the question. Deleted: signed (2) Questions shall be brief in form and shall be typed, or else written out in a fair hand. (3) Questions shall be relevant to - (a) the duties and responsibilities of the Synod, or of the councils, commissions or committees of the Diocese, or of the Archbishop, clergy or lay officers; or 11. Word deleted from section (1) in 1999.

84 P81 (b) the interpretation or application of the fundamental declarations and ruling principles of the Anglican Church of Australia in relation to the church in the Diocese; or (c) business which is or might lawfully be brought before the Synod. (4) Questions shall be so framed as not to argue a case or debate an issue, and information given in the question shall only be such as is reasonably necessary for the furnishing of an accurate and complete answer.

85 P82 PART D. ORDER IN DEBATE Motions not seconded D.1 No motion or amendment - except in Committee - shall be put from the chair unless it be seconded. No amendment on an amendment D.2 Whenever an amendment is made upon any motion, no second amendment shall be taken into consideration until the first amendment shall have been disposed of. If that amendment be carried, it shall then be put as an original motion, upon which a further amendment may be moved. If the first amendment be negatived, then a further amendment may be moved to the original question, but only one amendment shall be submitted to the Synod for discussion at one time. All amendments must be relevant to the motion, and must be stated to the President before the mover speaks thereon. Amendments to be in writing D.3 No amendment, except of a verbal character, shall be put from the chair until a written copy thereof shall have been given to the President or the Chairman of Committees, as the case may be. Deleted: handed Right of reply D.4 The mover of an original motion shall have the right of reply, and after commencing the reply, no other member shall speak on the question: provided that the mover shall not be heard in reply until the President is satisfied that a reasonable discussion has taken place. No new matter shall be introduced by the mover in reply. President speaking D.5 The President may take part in any discussion without leaving the chair. When the President is speaking, all other members shall be seated and continue sitting until the President finishes speaking. Deleted: rises in his place Deleted: till he Deleted: resumes his seat Questions of order D.6 All questions of order shall be decided by the President, whose decision shall be final, unless disagreed from by a vote of the Synod.

86 P83 Point of Order D.7 A member may raise a point of order whether another member be speaking or not. Upon a question of order being raised during the speech of a member, the person against whom the question is raised shall sit; the member raising the question shall state same with brevity and without discussion or explanation, and the President shall give a decision thereon. Deleted: his The previous question D.8 The previous question shall mean "That the question be not now put", and shall take precedence over all amendments. Members to stand while speaking D.9 Every member, whilst speaking, shall stand and address the President, or the Chairman when in Committee. Time Limit D.10 Members shall be entitled to speak on any motion for the periods of time following, that is to say - (a) (b) (c) (d) speakers presenting reports for consideration of Synod ten minutes; and subsequent speakers five minutes; speakers presenting any new or amended canons twenty minutes; and subsequent speakers ten minutes; speakers presenting private motions ten minutes; and subsequent speakers five minutes; in Committee, speakers five minutes; and for no longer period and on the President or Chairman intimating that the limit of time for speaking has expired the member speaking shall immediately cease speaking and sit down; provided that Synod may by resolution extend any time. Unless otherwise resolved a motion to extend time shall be deemed to be for a period of five minutes. President names the next speaker D.11 If two or more members rise to address the Synod at the same time, the President shall decide which member shall speak first.

87 P84 Members to speak to the question D.12 The President shall confine every member to the subject-matter of debate, and shall call to order any member who shall make personal reflections upon, or impute improper motives to, another member; and it shall not be in order for any member to interrupt a speaker, except through the President. This Standing Order shall apply to motions for adjournment. Members to speak only once on a question D.13 In Synod, no member shall be allowed to speak more than once on the same question, except in explanation or as permitted by these Standing Orders; provided that a member formally seconding a motion shall not be thereby considered as having spoken to the question; and provided also that the mover of any original motion shall be allowed the right of reply. Committee D.14 In Committee of the whole Synod the chair shall be taken by the Chairman of Committees, or, if the Chairman be unable to act, by a deputy to be chosen from time to time, as occasion may require, by resolution of the Synod. Order in Committee D.15 (1) These Standing Orders shall be observed in Committee, as in Synod, in every case for which no special provision is made. (2) In Committee, a member shall be allowed to speak not more than three times to each motion. Procedure in Committee D.16 In Committee, when considering a proposed canon in detail, the question shall be put on each section of the canon separately but, where no member wishes to move an amendment to two or more sections, those sections may, at the discretion of the Chairman, be put as a single question. Procedure in Conference D.17 1 When the Synod meets in conference the following procedure will apply - (a) the subject matter discussed may include any subject matter which has been under the consideration of Synod in the same session, and the discussion of any subject matter shall not preclude further consideration of the same in Synod in the same session; 1. D.17 added in 1995.

88 P85 (b) members shall be entitled to speak for five minutes; the President may extend the time for which a member may speak should the speaker so request, subject to a resolution of dissent by the Synod; (c) (d) (e) members shall be allowed to speak more than once on the same subject matter or question; where Synod has agreed to a specified time for the meeting in conference, a member may move without notice, and without the requirement to rescind the original motion, that the conference be extended, adjourned or concluded; any of the business of Synod except those matters dealt with in Part G of the Standing Orders [Passing of Canons] may be transacted. Presentations and use of multimedia D.18 (1) A member moving a motion of which notice has been given in accordance with Standing Order C.6(2) and who wishes in speaking to their motion to use any form of digital or electronic visual or sound display or presentation in any format whatsoever (including powerpoint slides, video, sound recordings and live internet feeds and whether displayed on screens or through individual devices) ("presentation"), must give a written request to do so to the General Manager at least 4 business days before the commencement of the session. (2) The request must be accompanied by an electronic copy of the presentation which is capable of display in the form intended to be displayed at Synod. (3) The President may give or withhold approval for the presentation to be made at Synod in the President's discretion. The General Manager will inform the member of the President's decision before the commencement of the session, but any failure to inform the member does not invalidate the President's decision. (4) The approval of the President of a presentation does not alter the time limits applicable to the mover of the motion. Any presentation together with the mover's speech must not exceed the time limits in Standing Order D.10. (5) Except with the leave of Synod given by motion of which notice has been given, no member may make a presentation at Synod in relation to a motion unless approved by the President under Standing Order D.18(3).

89 P86 PART E. DETERMINATION OF QUESTIONS Motion to be divided E.1 The President may divide any complicated question in submitting it to the Synod. Vote taken collectively E.2 (1) A question being put shall be resolved by the majority of voices - Aye or No. The President or Chairman of Committees shall state an opinion as to whether the Ayes or Noes have it. Deleted: whether in his (2) If this opinion is not agreed to, first a show of hands may be taken. The members so voting shall be counted by Tellers duly appointed by the President or Chairman of Committees. The Tellers shall then report the numbers to the President or Chairman of Committees, who shall declare them to the Synod or Committee. (3) Following a vote by show of hands, or instead of it, a division shall be taken if demanded. The Ayes shall take their places on the right side of the Chair and the Noes on the left side of the Chair. The members so voting shall be counted by the said Tellers. The Tellers shall then report the numbers to the President or Chairman of Committees who shall declare them to the Synod or Committee. (4) Upon the declaration of a vote taken by show of hands or by division, the President, or three Clerical or three Lay members may call for a vote by houses. Vote by houses E.3 (1) When a vote by houses is taken, it may be taken first by means of a division. In this case, the voting by each house shall be taken separately. The Ayes shall take their places standing on the right side of the Chair and the Noes on the left side of the Chair, members not entitled to vote remaining seated. The members so voting in their respective houses shall be counted by the Tellers duly appointed by the President or Chairman of Committees. The Tellers shall then report the numbers to the President or Chairman of Committees who shall declare them to the Synod or Committee. (2) Following a vote by houses by means of a division, or instead of it, a vote by means of a roll call shall be taken, if demanded, in the following manner - (a) (b) One of the Secretaries shall call the roll, members answering `Aye' or `No', according as they wish to vote, the other Secretary, or a Teller appointed by the President or Chairman of Committees, also recording the same. A count of the members voting shall be given in writing by the Secretary or Teller to the President or Chairman of Committees who shall declare which has a majority of votes in the count, and the names, as contained in the vote by

90 P87 houses, shall be recorded in the minutes: provided that before the result is declared, members who had omitted to vote may rise and record a vote, or members may correct their votes if they had voted in error. (3) After a vote by houses is called for, the President or Chairman of Committees shall announce (immediately or at the President's or Chairman's discretion after a short time) that there will be a vote by houses, and thereafter no member shall leave the Synod, nor shall any member enter the Synod until the result shall have been declared; and during the vote by houses absolute silence shall be observed. Deleted: his (4) In Committee the Chairman shall have a casting vote in each house. Electronic voting E.4 (1) Despite any other provision of this Part E: (a) (b) (c) (c) the Diocesan Council may approve a method of voting using electronic or digital devices or systems and may at any time withdraw that approval; any vote to be taken in accordance with Standing Order E.2 will be taken first on the voices under Standing Order E.2(1); any other vote to be taken must be taken by using the voting method which remains approved by the Diocesan Council unless a majority of the members present and voting collectively resolve otherwise on a motion by any member (which may be given without notice), provided that ten members stand in their places to support the mover; and the Secretaries shall report the voting outcome produced by the voting method to the President or Chairman of Committees, who shall declare the outcome to the Synod or Committee. (2) The Diocesan Council may only approve a method of voting using electronic or digital devices or systems if that method incorporates a system which: (a) (b) (c) (d) is capable of recording a vote for or against and of identifying the house of the voter; can only be accessed by members who are on the floor of Synod and has adequate security mechanisms to prevent any person who is not a member from casting a vote; records and tallies votes anonymously; is able to be audited to ensure that votes are taken in accordance with the Standing Orders. (3) The President or Chairman of Committees (if the vote is in Committee) may for any vote to be taken rule that the approved method not be used if the President or Chairman of Committees (as applicable) is satisfied that the approved method may not produce an

91 P88 accurate voting outcome for any reason, including because of technical difficulties. In such a case, the vote will be taken in accordance with Standing Order E.2 or E.3 as applicable.

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93 P90 PART F. ELECTIONS Elections directed by Canon to be held by ballot F.1 The procedures set out in this Part of the Standing Orders shall apply to the elections directed by Canon to take place at Synod by ballot. Nominations F.2 1 (1) Persons to be elected by ballot shall be nominated on the first or second days of a session. Every nomination shall be delivered to one of the Secretaries before 4.00 p.m. on the second day of Session unless Synod otherwise resolves. (2) Every nomination shall be in writing and either: (a) (b) be signed by the proposer and some other duly qualified member of Synod, and the consent of the person nominated shall have been first obtained in writing; or be submitted electronically by any method approved by the Diocesan Council which identifies the proposer and other duly qualified member of Synod and enables the person nominated to record their consent. Deleted:, Information concerning persons nominated F.3 2 At the time their nominations are delivered to one of the Secretaries, information about the nominees as set out in Schedule 1 is to be given in the form required by the General Manager, signed or otherwise approved by the nominee. In all cases where an election is necessary, this information is to be accessible to members (which may be electronically or on the Diocesan website as well as on display in the Synod venue) at the same time as the ballot is being conducted. Should the information be not supplied, or supplied only in part, the nomination shall still stand. Deleted: on Deleted: s Deleted: to be provided for this purpose Deleted: printed and given Deleted: with Deleted: papers Exhibition and review of nominations F.4 3 From time to time on the second day of a session the Secretaries shall prepare lists of all persons nominated, the offices to which they are nominated, and the number of persons required for each election, and shall cause such lists to be accessible to members on the Diocesan website or other electronic or digital means. Deleted: (1) Deleted: exhibited conspicuously in the Synod hall or its precincts up till the close of business on that day 1. New F.2 substituted in Word deleted and other words substituted in 1999 and in Words deleted and other words substituted in New F.4 substituted in Words deleted and other words substituted in Words deleted and other words substituted in 2007.

94 P91 Withdrawal of Nomination Deleted: (2) On the second day of a session, after 3.00 p.m. but before 3.30 p.m., (or between such other times as the Synod may determine by resolution) the President shall cause one of the Secretaries to announce the names of those persons who have been up to that time duly nominated. F.5 4 The name of any person duly nominated may be openly withdrawn before the rising of Synod on the second day of a session with the consent of the nominee. Fewer nominations than required F.6 Where fewer persons are nominated than the number required to be elected, the President shall have power to nominate up to the number required to be elected and the persons so nominated shall be declared duly elected. General Manager to arrange ballot F.7 Where the number of persons nominated for any election exceeds the number required to be elected, the General Manager shall either: Deleted: Registrar to have ballot papers printed Deleted: Registrar (1) cause ballot papers to be printed or otherwise prepared in the form or to the effect of Schedule 2; or (2) make arrangements for the conduct of the ballot electronically by any method approved by the Diocesan Council which: (a) (b) (c) (d) is capable of recording a vote for candidates of the voter's choice; can only be accessed by members who are eligible to vote on the ballot and has adequate security mechanisms to prevent any person who is not a member from casting a vote; records and tallies votes anonymously; is able to be audited to ensure that votes are taken in accordance with the applicable Canon and the Standing Orders. Ballots F.8 5 The election of persons so nominated shall be on the third day of a session of Synod and the ballot shall close at 2.00 p.m. on that day unless Synod otherwise resolves. Between the hours of a.m. (or such other time as Synod resolves) and the time set for the close of the ballot, either: Deleted:, 4. Word deleted and other words substituted in Words deleted and other words substituted in Words deleted and other words substituted in 2007.

95 P92 (1) unless the ballot is being conducted electronically, ballot papers may be obtained from the General Manager or the General Manager's deputies by the members entitled to vote and the General Manager or the General Manager's deputies shall mark off on a list of members entitled to vote the name of the person to whom the ballot paper has been given; or (2) if the ballot is being conducted electronically, the method of voting must be available for members to cast their votes. Deleted: Registrar Deleted: his Deleted: Registrar Deleted: his Spoilt ballot papers F.9 (1) Every person to whom a ballot paper has been issued as hereinbefore provided shall be deemed to have voted and shall not be entitled to receive another ballot paper in respect of any such election unless and until the ballot paper already issued to such person shall have been returned to the General Manager or the General Manager's deputies in a spoilt condition in which case the General Manager or the General Manager's deputies shall destroy the ballot paper first issued to such person and shall thereupon deliver to such person a fresh ballot paper in its place. (2) If the ballot is being conducted electronically, a vote once cast by a member in accordance with that method is final and the member will be deemed to have voted and shall not be entitled to change that vote. Deleted: Registrar Deleted: his Deleted: Registrar Deleted: his Tellers F.10 Where any ballot for any election becomes necessary, the President shall appoint two or more tellers for each election whose duty shall be to count the votes recorded at any such ballot and to report in writing the result of any such ballot to the President as hereinafter provided. Duty of voters F.11 (1) The voter shall either mark a cross opposite the name of each candidate appearing on the ballot paper for whom the voter desires to vote or vote for each candidate for whom they wish to cast a vote in accordance with any electronic method being used for the ballot. (2) The voter shall vote for not more than the number of candidates required to be elected. (3) The voter shall either forthwith deposit the ballot paper in the ballot-box provided for that purpose by the General Manager or submit their vote in accordance with any electronic method being used for the ballot. Deleted: Registrar Informal ballot papers

96 P93 F.12 6 The tellers shall reject as informal any ballot papers or electronic votes - (a) (b) recording votes for a greater number of candidates than the number required to be elected; or marked not in accordance with the provisions of these Standing Orders but where the intention of the voter is clearly expressed, and can be given effect in part or in whole without breach of any of these Standing Orders other than this paragraph, the tellers shall give such effect to the intention expressed in the ballot paper or electronic vote. Counting of votes F.13 At the close of the ballot the tellers shall proceed to count the votes recorded for each candidate and shall with the least possible delay report the result of such ballot to the President in the manner hereinafter provided. Tellers to certify list of votes F.14 In the reporting of any ballot the tellers shall in all cases prepare and certify a list containing the names of the candidates and the number of votes recorded for every candidate. Casting vote F.15 Where at any election two or more candidates have received an equal number of votes, the tellers shall report the result to the President who shall thereupon give a casting vote except where otherwise provided by Synod. Deleted: his Announcement of result of ballots F.16 As soon as practicable after receipt of the report of the result of any ballot the President shall announce the names of the elected candidates to the Synod and shall thereupon cause to be delivered to the Secretaries such report together with the list hereinbefore mentioned and the Secretaries shall file and keep the list in the records of the Synod. Disposal of ballots F.17 (1) After every election the tellers shall deliver to the General Manager all ballot papers used at any election (including all those ballot papers which have been rejected) and the General Manager shall as soon as practicable place in separate sealed packets all such ballot papers and shall keep the same in the General Manager's custody until required by the Committee of Elections and Qualifications or until they are destroyed as hereinafter provided. Deleted: papers Deleted: Registrar Deleted: Registrar Deleted: his 6. Para. (b) - words added in 1993.

97 P94 (2) If the ballot papers be not applied for or required by the Committee of Elections and Qualifications within fourteen days following the holding of any election, the General Manager shall forthwith cause all packets containing all used ballot papers to be destroyed without the said packets being unsealed. Deleted: Registrar (3) If a ballot has been conducted electronically, the General Manager shall ensure that the voting records are securely stored. If the voting records are not applied for or required by the Committee of Elections and Qualifications within fourteen days following the holding of any election, the General Manager will cause those records to be securely deleted from storage.

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99 P96 PART G. PASSING OF CANONS Canons presented for the Diocesan Council G.1 1 The draft of any canon brought forward at the request of the Diocesan Council shall be sent to the members of Synod at least twenty-one days before a session of the Synod. Deleted: posted Canons presented by private members G.2 2 A canon to be submitted by a private member shall be endorsed by at least six members of Synod and be sent to the General Manager at least five weeks before the date fixed for a session of Synod, and shall be accompanied by a brief statement of the purpose and intention of the proposed canon. The draft canon and a copy of the accompanying statement shall be sent to the members of Synod at least twenty-one days before the session of Synod. Deleted: Registrar Deleted: posted Member in charge of a canon G.3 In these Standing Orders, the words "member in charge of the canon" shall mean the member of Synod deputed by the Diocesan Council to present the proposed canon on their behalf, or the member of Synod who submits a private member's canon, or some other member of Synod to whom Synod gives leave to take charge of the proposed canon. G.4 Standing Order D.18 shall apply to the member in charge of the canon and the motions under Standing Orders G.5 and G.9 relating to the canon. Deleted: 3 Consideration of general principles of a proposed canon G.5 The general principles of the canon shall be considered on the motion - "That the Synod agree to the general principles of the (title of canon)." Questions concerning proposed Canon G.6 (1) After the motion referred to in Standing Order G.5 has been moved and seconded, the President shall ask if any member wishes to ask the mover or seconder any question or questions relevant to the subject matter of the proposed canon, and any member may thereupon ask any such question which may thereupon be answered by the mover or seconder. 1. Words deleted and other words substituted in Words deleted and other words substituted in Words deleted and other words substituted in Words deleted and other words substituted in 2008.

100 P97 (2) Further such questions may be asked and answered until the President puts the question "Whether in the opinion of the Synod sufficient time for questions has been given" and the Synod answers in the affirmative, whereupon the debate shall proceed. No consideration in Committee of the whole Synod G.7 When the Synod has agreed to the general principles of a proposed canon, the President shall ask whether any member intends to propose an amendment to the proposed canon and, if no member present indicates any such intention, the proposed canon shall be deemed to have been considered in Committee of the whole Synod and reported without amendment by the Chairman of Committees and that report to have been adopted by the Synod, and the member in charge of the canon shall proceed in accordance with Standing Order G.9. Deleted: his Consideration in Committee of the whole Synod G.8 (1) Where the Synod has agreed to the general principles of a proposed canon, and the intention has been expressed to propose an amendment thereto, the member in charge of the canon may move: "That consideration of the (title of canon) in Committee of the whole Synod be an Order of the Day for..." (2) If the above motion is not moved, or is resolved in the negative, the President shall forthwith leave the chair, and the Synod shall resolve itself into a Committee of the whole Synod to consider the proposed canon in detail. (3) A proposed canon may be amended only in Committee of the whole Synod. (4) In Synod, when the Chairman of Committees reports that the Committee of the whole Synod had agreed to the proposed canon with or without amendment, the question "That the report of the Chairman of Committees be adopted" shall be put to Synod without motion being made, but it may be amended for the purpose of having the proposed canon reconsidered by the Committee of the whole Synod. (5) When the Synod has agreed to the motion mentioned in the above subsection, the member in charge of the canon may move: "That further consideration of the (title of canon) be an Order of the Day for..."; but if such motion be not agreed to, the member in charge of the canon shall proceed as set out in the next succeeding Standing Order. Passing G.9 The Synod having adopted the report of the Chairman of Committees that the proposed canon has been agreed to in Committee of the whole Synod, the member in charge of the canon shall move:

101 P98 "That the (title of canon) do now pass." Certified copy of canon G.10 (1) When the Synod has passed a proposed canon, the Chairman of Committees shall certify a copy as being in accordance with that passed by the Committee of the whole Synod. (2) The Chairman of Committees may, before certifying a copy of a proposed Canon, make amendments of a verbal or formal nature, and correct clerical or typographical errors in any part of a proposed Canon. Assent to a canon G.11 4 (1) The certified copy as hereinbefore mentioned shall be presented to the President, who shall signify the President's assent or dissent on the face of the said copy. (2) If the President signifies assent or dissent before the final adjournment of the session of Synod, the President shall announce the fact to the Synod. If the President's assent or dissent is given after the final adjournment, the President shall announce the fact to the next meeting of the Diocesan Council and generally within the Diocese. Deleted: his Deleted: his Deleted: he Deleted: his Deleted: he 4 New G.11 substituted in 2005.

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103 P100 PART H. SELECT COMMITTEES Select Committees to be nominated or elected by ballot H.1 Notices of motion for the appointment of Select Committees shall contain the names of the members proposed to serve thereon, unless the Synod determine to elect by ballot; but in every case the mover shall be a member of such Committee and shall be responsible for convening the first meeting. Select Committees to consist of at least four members H.2 Every Select Committee shall consist of at least two Clerical and two Lay members, of whom any three shall form a quorum. The Chairman shall have a casting vote in addition to a deliberative vote. Select Committees may sit when Synod is not in Session H.3 Any Select Committees which have not concluded before the termination of the Session the work committed to them may, by leave of the Synod, make their report to the Diocesan Council during the ensuing recess. Reports of Select Committees H.4 1 The reports of Select Committees sitting during the recess shall be delivered to the Diocesan Council at least seven weeks before the next session of the Synod, and the said reports, together with the Annual Report of the Diocesan Council, shall be sent to the members of the Synod at least twenty-one days before the session of Synod. Deleted: printed and 1. Words deleted and other words substituted in Words deleted and other words substituted in 2008.

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105 P102 SCHEDULE 1 (S.O. F.3) CLERGY LAITY (a) Age (a) Age (b) No. of years in Orders (b) Occupation (c) Present licensed appointment (c) Parish represented (if applicable). If a member of Synod by some other appointment, state nature of ex officio appointment (d) Any other diocesan experience (d) Any other diocesan or parochial experience (e) Any other relevant information (maximum of 3 lines) (e) Any other relevant information (maximum of 3 lines)

106 P103 SCHEDULE 2 1 [S.O. F.7] EXPLANATORY NOTE: Where a definite number of Clergy and a definite number of Laity are to be elected to the same board or committee, separate ballot papers may at the discretion of the General Manager be prepared for the ballot for the Clergy and the Laity respectively. [The above explanatory note will not form part of the ballot papers as printed.] ELECTION FOR Name of Board/Committee Members of the Clergy/Laity / Persons to be elected INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTERS The voter:- (a) is to mark a cross against the name of each candidate for whom the voter desires to vote, and (b) must vote for not more than the number of candidates required to be elected, and (c) must return a spoilt ballot paper to the General Manager or the General Manager's deputies in order to obtain a fresh ballot paper. Deleted: Registrar Deleted: his LIST OF CANDIDATES Mark Cross here (Candidates listed) (in alphabetical) (order by surname) [ ] [ ] [ ] New Schedule 2 substituted in 1993.

107 P104 Anglican Church of Australia Diocese of Brisbane Synod 2016 DRAFT BUDGET 2017

108 P105 The Corporation of the Synod of the Diocese of Brisbane 2017 Budget Contents Budget Commentary Resolution Consolidated Budget Summary 2015 to 2017 Budget Summary by Division 2017 All Budget Summary by Division Unrestricted Budget Summary by Division Restricted Funds Shared Cost Allocations 2017

109 P106 Budget Commentary Basis of Preparation The 2017 budget sets out the expected income and planned expenditure for the Diocese, covering the following operational streams: Anglican Schools Office (Anglican Schools Commission); Ministry Education (Ministry Education Commission); Parish Services (Parishes and Other Mission Agencies Commission); The Episcopate and Leadership Team; General Managers Office; Corporate Services (Diocesan Services Commission); Financial Services, including Anglican Financial Services (ANFIN) (Financial Services Commission); The Mission Alive Fund; Insurance Funds; and General Trust and Special Trust Funds, including the Going for Growth Fund. As in previous years, the budget does not include the income or expenditure for Anglicare Southern Queensland (ASQ) other than showing the shared services income received from ASQ. Similarly, the budget includes Parish Contributions and School Levies, but not the detailed income and expenses of those parishes and schools. The 2017 budget is prepared well in advance of the period to which it refers (1 January 2017 to 31 December 2017). Therefore, while the attached budget is prepared for approval by Synod, Diocesan Council will review and refresh the budget later in the year, based on the approved version. The budget includes activities whose net surpluses are restricted and cannot be used to offset other Diocesan operating costs. These include ANFIN retained profits after dividend distribution, trusts, insurance funds and parish property accounts. Assumptions Staff costs have been escalated by 2.4% for Lay staff and 2.3% for Clergy Share portfolio and investment net return of approximately 5% (includes franking credits) Interest rate of 2.4% General CPI increase of 2.6% on final 2016 budget Adjustments for significant items expected to change from the 2016 budget It should also be noted that while significant progress has been made regarding proposals to changes to the Parish and School contribution models, these models have not yet been finalised. Accordingly, no changes apart from CPI have been included in this budget however the agreed results are expected to be incorporated into the 2017 budget during the refresh process at the end of the year. Financial Objectives Diocesan Council has previously agreed that achieving a balanced or small surplus in Diocesan unrestricted funds should be a key financial objective in formulating the Diocesan budgets. This has been achieved in the attached budget, with an unrestricted surplus of $1k. Shared Cost Allocations The 2016 refresh budget included some significant changes to the cost allocation model for Shared Services; General Manager s Office and Professional Standards; and Episcopate and Leadership. The cost allocation model was amended to include the General Manager s Office (GMO) and Episcopate & Leadership (E&L) as cost receivers of shared services. Previously these costs

110 P107 have been grouped with allocations to other shared services, then reallocated across cost receivers on a pro-rata basis, using the direct allocations as a base. This meant that the shared services cost allocations included costs for GMO and E&L that were not easily identifiable, and also that the GMO and E&L costs were understated by the cost of shared services provided to them. The creation of the new cost receivers allows shared services to provide a more transparent cost of shared services by receiver, as well as the true, total costs of GMO and E&L. This process also identified shared services that relate to the Anglican Church Southern Queensland (ACSQ) as a whole, and these have been allocated to GMO. A comparative of allocations using the Synod 2016 budget data shows that approximately $1,285k in shared services costs actually related to provision of service to GMO, E&L and the overall ACSQ. Some activities within GMO have been deemed to be shared costs and thus have been retained within the cost allocation model Royal Commission, the Clergy Removal program and MSIF (Mutual Self Insurance Fund) Management. The total shared costs under the new model for the 2017 budget amount to $14,435k, of which $10,646k (74%) relates to services provided to Anglicare Southern Queensland. Belonging Fee Together with the new model of shared cost allocation, the 2016 budget refresh incorporated a new income item Belonging Fee. The Belonging Fee or Being Anglican Fee relates to fees which are charged across Diocesan entities in recognition of intangible benefits those entities receive from the Anglican brand. For Parishes it is referred to as a Parish Contribution, for Diocesan owned schools as a School Contribution and for Anglicare and non-diocesan owned schools as a Belonging Fee. At the current levels the Contribution/Belonging Fee is used to cover the costs of E&L and the GMO. Once the new Contribution/Belonging Fee models are agreed it is anticipated that a contribution to the Going for Growth Fund to deliver on the initiatives in the Mission Action Plan will be possible. Mission Alive Fund The costs of administration and the Episcopate of the Diocese (GMO and E&L) are now deemed to be part of Being Anglican in the ASCQ. These costs are funded through the Mission Alive Fund in the same way as Parish Services and Ministry Education. Income to the Mission Alive Fund has been increased by redirecting the additional income contributed through school levies and Anglicare in excess of the new reduced Shared Services costs. Whilst the new contribution models are still being developed, additional distributions from ANFIN and the Going for Growth Fund have also been budgeted.

111 P108 The diagram and graphs below illustrate the flow of funding through the Mission Alive Fund to GMO, E&L, Parish Services and Ministry Education. SCHOOLS PARISHES ASQ ANFIN INVESTMENTS & PROPERTY GOING FOR GROWTH MISSION ALIVE FUND E&L GMO PARISH SERVICES MINISTRY EDUCATION

112 P109 Going for Growth Fund The Going for Growth Fund is expected to close 2016 with a significantly higher balance than was budgeted due to a contribution of $3,600k received from the Holy Trinity development project in conjunction with the Fortitude Valley Parish, as well as additional income from bequests received to date in As a result the investment returns for 2017 are budgeted to be $865k, up from the $500k budget in This has accommodated additional grant funding to the new Springfield Provisional Parish of $50k, continuing to support The Lakes Anglican Parish with $40k (2016: $50k) and increase the distribution to the Mission Alive Fund by $149k. The development of the new Contribution/Belonging Fee models will allow us to revisit the level of distribution required from the Going for Growth Fund to the Mission Alive Fund so that income can be diverted to more Missional activities as well as increasing the residual capital by retaining a higher proportion of income. Summary of Mission Service Costs Below is a summary of the net cost of some of the significant mission operations contained within this budget: Description Commission Net Cost $k Religious Education and Children s Ministry MEC 181 Household of Deacons MEC 36 Spiritual Direction MEC 34 Roscoe Library MEC 198 Lay Education MEC 101 St Francis College MEC 189 Hospital Chaplaincy PMC 372 Parish Resources/Development, Making Disciples and PMC 216 NCD Grant to Qld Churches Together/Indigenous Ministry PMC 96 Tertiary Chaplaincy PMC 81 Corrective Services Chaplaincy PMC 48 School Chaplaincy ASC Trust 61 Curacy Placement Grants E&L 25 Clergy Support Funding E&L 15 Total 1, Budget Revenue (by nature)

113 P110 Interest Income Interest income is expected to increase in 2017 due to anticipated higher balances in ANFIN and the Going for Growth Fund Dividends & Franking Credits Dividends & Franking Credits from the share portfolio are expected to be constant as there is no plan to change the investment structure significantly Other Business Operations Overall, other business operations income has been maintained at 2016 plus CPI, with the exception of decreased Education and Conference Income - the Anglican Schools ASCENT conference is held every second year. Associated expenditure has also been removed from the 2017 budget. Donations, Fundraising & Contributions The impact of proposed new models for Parish and School contributions have not been included, but are expected to be reflected in the final 2017 budget to be refreshed at the end of 2016, should those measures be approved. Other Non-Operating Income Only minimal bequest income is budgeted, any gain/loss on sale of property and equities are not budgeted for. Anglican Belonging Contribution The 2016 Refresh budget included a change to cost allocations to transition to the costs for the General Manager's Office and Episcopate & Leadership being recognised as the cost of "Being Anglican", with the income received being showing as the Anglican Belonging Contribution. The consolidated budget eliminates contributions paid from internal cost centres so that the income shown represents the fee contributed by ASQ only. Service Fee Income Service fee income represents the recharge of Shared Services costs. The consolidated budget eliminates all charges and income for internal cost centres so that the presented income amount represents the fee paid by ASQ only.

114 2017 Budget Expenditure (by nature) P111 Employee Expenses Based on 141 full time staff, 51 part time and casual staff; Contractor costs: $295k, Recruitment costs: $60k Business Operation Expenses The most significant item is insurance expense of $3,104k (2016 budget refresh: $3,025k), which is recovered from Anglican entities via Insurance Premium income. Removal and relocation expenses $146k (2016 budget refresh: $45k) have increased for 2017 to cover expected costs relating to transferring new Clergy from the UK. Training, Conference and Education Expenses of $362k (2016 budget refresh: $619k) have significantly reduced for 2017 compared to 2016 from the removal of the Anglican Schools ASCENT conference costs, with associated income also removed. All other items are consistent with 2016 budget and adjustment by estimated CPI. Financing Expenses Predominantly represents interest expense from ANFIN to investment holders. Depreciation Depreciation rates are consistent with previous years. Other (Non-Operating) Expenses Non-operating expenses are not included in the budget as these costs are unpredictable in nature and predominantly relate to drawdowns from restricted funds. Service Fee Charges and Anglican Belonging Fee These relate to the cost allocations of shared services and GMO & E&L from internal cost centres and are fully eliminated on consolidation Budget - Expenditure (by division)

115 P112 Anglican Schools Office 2016 expenditure increased for biennial conference Ministry Education cost allocation for GMO and E&L removed for 2017 Parish Services cost allocation for GMO and E&L removed for 2017 E&L consistent expenditure GMO & Professional Standards Clergy removal increased costs and Reconciliation Action Plan Finance consistent expenditure Corporate Services consistent expenditure Mission Alive Fund increased for 2016 and 2017 for inclusion of distributions to GMO and E&L Insurance Funds 2015 actuals affected by school fee claims and provisions as well as increased provisioning for redress claims in the Mutual Self Insurance Fund ANFIN additional income distribution in 2015 to balance Farsley Fund transfer to the See Endowment Fund Reserves/Trusts consistent expenditure Conclusion The recommended budget represents a conservative and balanced approach to 2017 taking into account economic uncertainties and issues of timing. Diocesan Council recommends the adoption of this budget, understanding the constraints involved and subject to reforecast later this year. Resolution That Synod approves the Budget for the 12 months ending 31 December 2017 as detailed in the attached summary and in so doing notes: that this Budget has been prepared nine months in advance of the year of operation; that the Budget will need revision and approval by Diocesan Council in November 2016 in the light of any unforseen external economic factors and more up-to-date estimates of revenue and costs which may emerge in the intervening period; and that, whilst Synod acknowledges that the budget may require a refresh in light of changed circumstances, the intent of operational initiatives included in the budget as submitted be honoured where possible. Prepared by: Financial Services Commission

116 P113 Consolidated Budget Summary Revenue from Operating Activities 2015 Result 2016 Budget 2017 Budget 2016 vs 2017 Synod Actual $ Budget $ Variance $ Refresh $ Synod $ Variance $ Interest Income 11,757,515 11,251, ,664 10,502,918 11,386, ,899 Dividends & Franking Credits 803,888 1,469,316 (665,428) 600, ,000 0 Other Business Operations 7,791,427 5,853,637 1,937,790 8,024,515 7,908,063 (116,451) Donations, Fundraising Contributions 3,862,747 3,903,996 (41,249) 3,942,300 4,014,765 72,465 Revenue from Non-Operating Activitites Other Non-Operating Income 3,042, ,405 2,634,393 50,000 51,300 1,300 Total Revenue 27,258,375 22,887,205 4,371,170 23,119,733 23,960, ,213 Expenditure from Operating Activities Employee Expenses 16,035,025 15,390,509 (644,516) 17,073,850 17,264,880 (191,030) Business Operation Expenses 16,776,419 10,482,753 (6,293,666) 12,049,591 11,970,895 78,697 Advertising & Marketing Expenses 33,939 42,054 8,115 52,442 39,206 13,236 Audit & Accounting Fees 487, ,312 (54,351) 493, ,581 38,531 Bad Debt Expense 125,374 0 (125,374) Bank Charges 129, ,783 (23,860) 127, ,168 (1,066) Computer, Software & Licences 709, ,807 (20,433) 821, ,952 (43,654) Grant Payments 497, ,077 (14,872) 458, ,902 (22,278) Hospitality Expenses 131, ,316 (14,263) 117, ,284 (6,594) Income Distribution 189,563 25,000 (164,563) 273, ,136 (6,566) Insurance Expense 2,571,040 2,765, ,255 3,025,320 3,103,685 (78,365) Insurance Claim Expenses 5,898, ,004 (5,123,724) 988,500 1,014,201 (25,701) Management Fees 175, ,000 (17,520) 176, ,104 (4,589) Minor Equipment Purchases & Hire 75,936 64,004 (11,932) 84,880 71,267 13,613 Motor Vehicle Expenses 345, ,817 (4,030) 383, ,294 (8,228) Occupancy Expenses 1,552,006 1,557,799 5,792 1,611,374 1,651,426 (40,052) Photocopying, Printing, Postage & Stationery 368, ,978 2, , ,600 (2,792) Professional Development 226, ,143 79, , ,397 (712) Professional Services & Consultants 2,037,540 1,109,723 (927,816) 1,383,194 1,248, ,457 Removal & Relocation Expenses 37,054 45,000 7,946 45, ,170 (101,170) Repairs & Maintenance 197, ,328 (29,001) 168, ,612 (4,362) Sundry Expenses 46,475 27,028 (19,447) 24,932 32,107 (7,174) Telephone, Fax & Internet 264, ,094 28, , ,832 (6,726) Training, Conference & Education Expenses 518, ,762 (72,279) 618, , ,759 Travelling Expenses 156, ,429 3, , ,197 (17,873) Service Fee Charges 0 (2) (2) Anglican Belonging Fee Financing Expenses 6,511,677 7,333, ,127 5,672,681 5,735,137 (62,456) Depreciation 370, ,220 10, , ,722 56,038 Expenditure from Non Operating Activities Other (Non-Operating) Expenses 332,520 0 (332,520) Total Expenses 40,026,477 33,588,284 (6,438,193) 35,175,883 35,294,634 (118,751) Operating Surplus(Deficit) (15,478,381) (11,109,484) (4,368,897) (12,106,150) (11,384,988) 721,162 Non-Operating Surplus(Deficit) 2,710, ,405 2,301,873 50,000 51,300 1,300 Total Operating Surplus(Deficit) (12,768,102) (10,701,079) (2,067,023) (12,056,150) (11,333,688) 722,462 Mission Alive Contribution (0) (0) Going for Growth Contribution Anglican Belonging Contribution ,133,210 1,810,273 (322,937) Service Fee Income 12,236,583 11,940, ,608 10,724,978 10,645,700 (79,278) Net Surplus/(Deficit) (531,519) 1,239,896 (1,771,415) 802,038 1,122, ,247

117 P114 The Corporation of the Synod of the Diocese of Brisbane Budget Summary by Division Revenues from Ordinary Activities Anglican Schools Office Ministry Education Parish Services E&L Shared Services Diocesan Exec & Prof Stds Finance Corporate Services Mission Alive Fund Insurance Funds ANFIN Special Reserves Trusts & Other Funds Total Inter Entity Adjustments Total Interest Income 10,000 10, , ,574 61,560 10,549, , ,936 12,812,471 (1,425,653) 11,386,818 Dividends & Franking Credits , , ,000 Business Operation Income 70, , ,774 66, , , ,888 2,952,266 5,002, , ,281 11,023,968 (3,115,905) 7,908,063 School Levies 2,449, ,449, ,449,340 Parish Levies ,440, ,440, ,440,000 Other Donations/Fundraising & Contributions , , ,777 (53,352) 125,425 Total Operating Income 2,529, , , , , , ,888 5,482,840 5,064,336 10,549,988 1,603,036 1,106,217 28,504,556 (4,594,910) 23,909,646 Non-Operating Income , , ,300 Total Income 2,529, , , , , , ,888 5,482,840 5,064,336 10,549,988 1,654,336 1,106,217 28,555,856 (4,594,910) 23,960,946 Expenses from Ordinary Activities Employee Benefit Expenses 1,029,364 1,081, ,372 1,008,719 1,262,921 3,571,193 7,228, ,633 25, ,721 17,275,140 (10,260) 17,264,880 Business Operation Expenses 727, , , ,335 1,223, ,722 2,212,177 8,141,112 4,220,143 3,207,953 1,155, ,347 23,849,018 (11,878,123) 11,970,895 Interest Expense , ,356, ,432 15,390 6,786,230 (1,051,093) 5,735,137 Depreciation 11,030 23, ,450 3,305 46, , , , , ,722 Total Operating Costs 1,768,294 1,733,471 1,378,990 1,674,504 2,489,891 4,549,556 9,649,311 8,420,512 4,220,143 10,192,094 1,316, ,472 48,234,111 (12,939,476) 35,294,634 Non Operating Expenses Total Expenses 1,768,294 1,733,471 1,378,990 1,674,504 2,489,891 4,549,556 9,649,311 8,420,512 4,220,143 10,192,094 1,316, ,472 48,234,111 (12,939,476) 35,294,634 Operating Surplus(Deficit) 761,046 (1,135,181) (1,153,524) (1,310,011) (2,369,336) (4,189,450) (9,149,423) (2,937,672) 844, , , ,745 (19,729,554) 8,344,566 (11,384,988) Non Operating Surplus(Deficit) , , ,300 Surplus/(Deficit) 761,046 (1,135,181) (1,153,524) (1,310,011) (2,369,336) (4,189,450) (9,149,423) (2,937,672) 844, , , ,745 (19,678,254) 8,344,566 (11,333,688) Shared Services & Belonging Fee Shared Services Expenses 336, ,463 1,141, ,296 1,230, , , ,789,347 (3,789,347) 0 Anglican Belonging Fee 424, ,300 (424,300) 0 Service Fee Income ,096,174 4,189,450 9,149, ,435,047 (3,789,347) 10,645,700 Anglican Belonging Fee Income ,234, ,234,573 (424,300) 1,810,273 Surplus/(Deficit) after Shared Services 122 (1,264,644) (2,294,691) (1,577,307) (2,503,925) 0 0 (703,099) 271, , , ,745 (7,222,281) 8,344,566 1,122,285 Subsidisation Mission Alive Contribution 0 1,264,644 2,294,691 1,577,307 2,503, ,640,566 (7,640,566) 0 Going for Growth Contribution , ,000 (704,000) 0 Net Surplus(Deficit) , , , ,745 1,122,285 (0) 1,122,285

118 P115 The Corporation of the Synod of the Diocese of Brisbane Budget Summary by Division Unrestricted Revenues from Ordinary Activities Anglican Schools Office Ministry Education Parish Services E&L Shared Services Diocesan Exec & Prof Stds Finance Corporate Services Mission Alive Fund Total Interest Income 10,000 10, , , ,961 Dividends & Franking Credits , ,000 Business Operation Income 70, , ,774 66, , , ,888 2,952,266 4,870,652 School Levies 2,449, ,449,340 Parish Levies ,440,000 1,440,000 Other Donations/Fundraising & Contributions , ,026 Total Operating Income 2,529, , , , , , ,888 5,482,840 10,180,979 Non-Operating Income Total Income 2,529, , , , , , ,888 5,482,840 10,180,979 Expenses from Ordinary Activities Employee Benefit Expenses 1,029,364 1,081, ,372 1,008,719 1,262,921 3,571,193 7,228, ,058,136 Business Operation Expenses 727, , , ,335 1,223, ,722 2,212,177 8,141,112 15,006,786 Interest Expense , ,400 Depreciation 11,030 23, ,450 3,305 46, , ,208 Total Operating Costs 1,768,294 1,733,471 1,378,990 1,674,504 2,489,891 4,549,556 9,649,311 8,420,512 31,664,530 Non Operating Expenses Total Expenses 1,768,294 1,733,471 1,378,990 1,674,504 2,489,891 4,549,556 9,649,311 8,420,512 31,664,530 Operating Surplus(Deficit) 761,046 (1,135,181) (1,153,524) (1,310,011) (2,369,336) (4,189,450) (9,149,423) (2,937,672) (21,483,550) Non Operating Surplus(Deficit) Surplus/(Deficit) 761,046 (1,135,181) (1,153,524) (1,310,011) (2,369,336) (4,189,450) (9,149,423) (2,937,672) (21,483,550) Shared Services & Belonging Fee Shared Services Expenses 336, ,463 1,141, ,296 1,230, ,105,313 Anglican Belonging Fee 424, ,300 Service Fee Income ,096,174 4,189,450 9,149, ,435,047 Anglican Belonging Fee Income ,234,573 2,234,573 Surplus/(Deficit) after Shared Services 122 (1,264,644) (2,294,691) (1,577,307) (2,503,925) 0 0 (703,099) (8,343,543) Subsidisation Mission Alive Contribution 0 1,264,644 2,294,691 1,577,307 2,503, ,640,566 Going for Growth Contribution , ,000 Net Surplus(Deficit) ,023

119 P116 The Corporation of the Synod of the Diocese of Brisbane Budget Summary by Division Restricted Funds Insurance Funds ANFIN Special Reserves Trusts & Other Funds Total Revenues from Ordinary Activities Interest Income 61,560 10,549, , ,936 12,002,510 Dividends & Franking Credits Business Operation Income 5,002, , ,281 6,153,316 School Levies Parish Levies Other Donations/Fundraising & Contributions , ,751 Total Operating Income 5,064,336 10,549,988 1,603,036 1,106,217 18,323,577 Non-Operating Income , ,300 Total Income 5,064,336 10,549,988 1,654,336 1,106,217 18,374,877 Expenses from Ordinary Activities Employee Benefit Expenses 0 625,633 25, ,721 1,217,004 Business Operation Expenses 4,220,143 3,207,953 1,155, ,347 8,842,232 Interest Expense 0 6,356, ,432 15,390 6,506,830 Depreciation 0 2, ,015 3,515 Total Operating Costs 4,220,143 10,192,094 1,316, ,472 16,569,581 Non Operating Expenses Total Expenses 4,220,143 10,192,094 1,316, ,472 16,569,581 Operating Surplus(Deficit) 844, , , ,745 1,753,996 Non Operating Surplus(Deficit) , ,300 Surplus/(Deficit) 844, , , ,745 1,805,296 Shared Services & Belonging Fee Shared Services Expenses 572, , ,034 Anglican Belonging Fee Service Fee Income Anglican Belonging Fee Income Surplus/(Deficit) after Shared Services 271, , , ,745 1,121,262 Subsidisation Mission Alive Contribution Going for Growth Contribution Net Surplus(Deficit) 271, , , ,745 1,121,262

120 P117 The Corporation of the Synod of the Diocese of Brisbane Shared Cost Allocations 2017 Summary 2017 Budget Total Budget ASQ Parish Services Ministry Education Anglican Schools Office ANFIN Diocesan Insurance Fund MSIF E&L GMO People & Culture 2,466,147 2,073, ,830 9,447 30, , ,196 Information Communication Technology 2,402,257 2,250,685 14,523 37,374 19,392 31, ,713 18,473 Marketing 893, ,877 30,922 22,907 32,045 17, ,428 49,636 Fundraising 509, , Communications 423, ,472 22,924 7,199 20,966 7, ,123 24,272 76,082 Property 907, , ,996 2,826 3, ,009 4,951 Risk, Compliance & Insurance 471, ,659 18, ,817 DSC Executive 843, ,556 92,234 7,102 21,386 8,139 1,911 2,080 5, ,443 Finance 4,189,450 3,514, ,661 38,336 30,323 47,399 8,960 10,785 22, ,192 Archives 232,103 26,645 78,590 4,271 22, , ,084 55,705 Removal Program 146, , MSIF Management 113, , Professional Standards 666, , , , ,594 81,548 41,269 Royal Commission 169, , Total Shared Costs 14,435,044 10,645,695 1,141, , , , , , ,296 1,230,763 % Total 73.7% 7.9% 0.9% 2.3% 0.8% 1.3% 2.7% 1.9% 8.5% Summary 2016 Budget Refresh Total Budget ASQ Parish Services Ministry Education Anglican Schools Office ANFIN Diocesan Insurance Fund MSIF E&L GMO People & Culture 2,464,929 2,074, ,292 9,369 30, , ,472 Information Communication Technology 2,505,250 2,350,445 14,474 37,625 19,473 33, ,779 18,622 Marketing 906, ,726 33,656 25,120 34,755 19, ,533 55,703 Fundraising 497, , Communications 412, ,523 22,303 7,017 20,436 6, ,509 23,668 74,166 Property 878, , ,380 2,759 3, ,905 4,825 Risk, Compliance & Insurance 556, , ,074 17, ,341 DSC Executive 823, ,710 89,720 6,930 20,887 8,091 1,740 2,015 5, ,748 Finance 4,092,946 3,415, ,959 36,890 29,155 49,565 8,600 10,248 21, ,800 Archives 226,413 25,992 76,663 4,166 21, , ,102 54,339 Removal Program 45, , MSIF Management Professional Standards 672, , , , ,463 82,166 42,038 Royal Commission 254, , Total Shared Costs 14,337,014 10,724,978 1,028, , , , , , ,444 1,197,054 % Total 74.8% 7.2% 0.9% 2.3% 0.8% 1.2% 2.5% 1.9% 8.3% Variance 2017 Synod to 2016 Budget % Change Total Change $ ASQ Parish Services Ministry Education Anglican Schools Office ANFIN Diocesan Insurance Fund MSIF E&L GMO People & Culture 0.0% 1,218 (1,583) 1, (4) Information Communication Technology -4.1% (102,993) (99,760) 48 (251) (82) (2,734) 0 0 (65) (149) Marketing -1.4% (12,888) 9,150 (2,733) (2,213) (2,709) (2,211) 0 0 (6,105) (6,067) Fundraising 2.4% 11,943 11, Communications 2.6% 10,601 5, ,916 Property 3.3% 28,635 23,646 4, Risk, Compliance & Insurance -15.3% (84,869) (137,029) ,584 1, ,476 DSC Executive 2.4% 20,067 10,846 2, ,695 Finance 2.4% 96,504 99,335 4,702 1,446 1,168 (2,167) (9,608) Archives 2.5% 5, , ,366 Removal Program 224.8% 101, , MSIF Management 113, , Professional Standards -1.0% (6,502) (2,432) (1,382) 0 (431) 0 0 (869) (618) (769) Royal Commission -33.3% (84,515) (84,515) 0 0 Total Shared Costs Change 0.7% 98,030 (79,283) 113,020 (414) (99) (6,905) 11,249 30,900 (4,148) 33,709 % Change -0.7% 11.0% -0.3% 0.0% -5.8% 6.4% 8.7% -1.5% 2.8%

121 P118 Anglican Church of Australia Diocese of Brisbane Synod 2016 REPORTS & EXTRA DOCUMENTATION ARISING FROM THE 2015 SESSION OF SYNOD a) Elements of the Eucharist...

122 P119 REPORT TO BRISBANE SYNOD 2016 OF SELECT COMMITTEE ON ELEMENTS OF THE, EUCHARIST 10 April 2016 COMMITTEE MEETINGS The Rt Revd Alison Taylor The Select Committee on Elements of the Eucharist met once, on 12 April Present: The Rt Revd A Taylor, The Revds A Moore and J Dinale, R Manfield. Apologies: The Revd Dr C Thomson, The Revd Canon R Tutin, The Revds B Boase and M Calder REPORT As members of Synod will recall, the Select Committee was formed by resolution of the Synod at its June 2014 meeting. Resolutions of Synod 2015 The Synod, at its June 2015 meeting, resolved the following three motions, moved by members of the Select Committee: 1 That this Synod a) receives the report of the Select Committee on Elements of the Eucharist, and b) endorses the Recommendations 1-3 (Section 9, page 26 of the Select Committee's 'Elements of the Eucharist' report); and c) recognising the value of common practice throughout the Anglican Church of Australia, requests the Archbishop to consult with other Australian Bishops about these proposals; and d) following such consultation and consideration of its outcomes, respectfully requests the Diocesan Council to action Recommendations 1 and 2 and the Archbishop to action Recommendation 3 (all on page26 of the report). 2. J That this Synod grants leave for the Synod Select Committee constituted last year to continue work and to report to Synod in2016. That this Synod, in light of the evolution of practice throughout the Anglican Communion, requests Diocesan Council to petition the Standing Committee of the General Synod to consider an amendmentto the Holy Communion Canon 200l,to make possible the provision of alternatives to wheaten bread and alcoholic wine as currently specified in the Canon. 1

123 P120 The following progress has been made in implementing these resolutions Australian Bishops Meeting March 2016 The 'Elements of the Eucharist' Report was considered by the Australian Bishops at their meeting in March 2016, as the best way of fulfilling the Synod's request in Resolution 1 c) above. The Australian bishops were briefed on the desire of our Synod to make amendments to our diocesan Regulations to allow for gluten-free bread and non-alcoholic altematives to wine in the Eucharist for specific individuals with a medical condition that necessitated this. It was acknowledged that the provision of gluten free bread or wafers was widespread among the Australian dioceses, and that in a number of the dioceses non-alcoholic alternatives to wine weïe commonly provided in the Eucharist. The bishops were informed how an amendment to our Diocese's Regulations to make provision for gluten-free bread would be unproblematic, but the capacity to provide for non-alcoholic alternatives to wine is less straightforward. The way forward depends on how 'wine' in the General Synod's Holy Communion Canon 2001, s 5 is understood. The Church of England's Legal Committee and the Diocese of Brisbane's Legal Committee have both recently given opinions that the meaning of 'wine' must be confined to that of wine with alcohol. (See the Select Committee's 'Elements of the Eucharist' Report, Appendices 3 & 4). The bishops recognised that if this is accepted it would mean that the Canon would need to be amended in order for non-alcoholic alternatives to wine were to be permitted. At the meeting, the Archbishop of Sydney, the Most Revd Dr Glenn Davies asked that it be noted that a number of clergy and laity in the Diocese of Sydney held the view that the Greek word in the New Testament commonly translated as 'wine' was more accurately rendered as 'fruit of the vine' - in other words, there was no evidence that the beverage used at the Last Supper was what we understand by the word 'wine' and it could well have been unfermented grape j uice. In considering the matter carefully, the Bishops in particular discussed the 'Report of the Inter- Anglican Liturgical Commission (IALC) on "Eucharistic Food and Drink" made to the Anglican Consultative Council', 2004,which is cited in our 'Elements of the Eucharist' Report. At their meeting, the bishops agreed that the first two Recommendations of the IALC Report was its general view. These two Recommendations are as follows: 1. 'We reaffirm that the normative principle and practice of the Anglican Communion has always been and continues to be the use of the elements of bread and wine at the Eucharist. 2. We do not think that it is necessary or helpful to define 'bread' or 'wine' in precise detail. It is enough that the elements should be realistically capable of being called 'bread' and 'wine' in the context of the celebration of the Eucharist in a particular culture at a particular time.' 2

124 P121 The bishops noted that the three Recommendations of the IALC Report were accepted by the 2006 meeting of the Inter-Anglican Standing Commission for Ecumenical Relations and affirmed by the Joint Standing Committee of the Anglican Consultative Council (Resolution 12) and the Primates and Moderators of the Anglican communionin2}}7. The bishops requested the Primate to refer the matter to the Church Law Commission, asking whether a resolution of the General Synod endorsing the two Recommendations would suffrce to allow individual dioceses to make their own decisions regarding understandings of bread and wine, or whether an amendment to the Holy Communion Canon 2001 would be needed. As well, the bishops asked the Primate to refer the matter to the Doctrine Commission and the Liturgical Commission for their input. The reports of these three bodies on this matter are not yet available and at this stage we do not know when they will be. This means that Resolutions 1, 2 a d 3 of the Brisbane Synod requesting Diocesan Council to petition the Standing Committee of the General Synod to consider an amendment to the Holy Communion Canon camtot yet be acted on, and may not need to be. The outcome of the three bodies' deliberations will need to be refer ed back to tlre next Australian bishops' meeting, which is scheduled for March2}I7. It is hoped that all this would be worked through in time for the next General Synod in mid Amendments to the Brisbane diocesan Regulations The Select Committee, at its meeting on12 April, considered Resolution ld) of the Brisbane Synod the matter of amendments to the Brisbane diocesan Regulations - in light of the outcomes of the Australian Bishops' meeting. Resolution ld) requests the Diocesan Council to action Recommendations 1 and 2 and the Archbishop to action Recommendation 3 of page 26 of the Select Committee's Eucharistic Elements Report. These recommendations are as follows: Recommendation I. In recognition of the preceding arguments, the Committee recommends an additional clause 10[c] be added to Section 10 of Regulation XI of the Parishes Regulation Canon (included as Appendix 2), as follows: Notwithstanding clause 10(b) above, provide suitable approved alternatives to the bread and wine of clause 10(b) to meet the pastoral needs of specific individuals with a medical condition necessitating such alternatives. The alternatives to be used are to be approved by the regional bishop. The recommended addition to Section 10 of Regulation XI ofthe Parishes Regulation Canon can be achieved by resolution of the Diocesan Council as it is not a change to a Canon but a Regulation attached to a Canon. 3

125 P122 Recommendation 2. Concurrently with this proposed addition, the following clause serves to replace the current clause (The Elements for the Holy Communion) of the Diocesan Handbook: Alcoholic wine and bread made from wheat flour are the traditional and normative elements used for the Holy Communion. Clergy may seek approval from the regional bishop to use alternatives to meet the pastoral needs of specific individuals living with medical conditions necessitating such alternatives. Again, this change may be effected by resolution of the Diocesan Council. Recommendation 3. On completion of these two changes, we respectfully request the Archbishop issue an Ad Clerum, inviting clergy who sense the requirement to seek approval to provide suitable approved alternatives to the bread and wine to meet pastoral needs of individuals who live with such medical conditions. Resolutions of the Select Committee That this Select Committee: 1. requests the Diocesan Council, after Synod this year, to action Recommendations I and2 and the Archbishop to action Recommendation 3 of page 26 of the Select Committee's Eucharistic Elements Report, dated April The Committee understands that at his time, the part of the Recommendations that relate to altematives to wine, as opposed to bread, cannot be implemented. 2. authorises the 'Report to Brisbane Synod of the Select Committee, 10 April 2016', to be provided to the Brisbane Synod 2016 and that the Select Committee, through two of its members, moves a motion commending the Report to the Synod. 3. through two of its members, moves a motion at the Brisbane Synod requesting that the term of the Select Committee be extended for twelve months, to allow it to report to the Synod 2017 on the consideration of the matters referred to the Doctrine Commission and Liturgical Commission by the Australian Bishops Meeting Moved, A Moore, seconded R Manfield and passed unanimously at the Select Committee rneeting of 10 April

126 P123 Anglican Church of Australia Diocese of Brisbane Synod 2016 HANDBOOK FOR SYNOD

127 P124 HANDBOOK FOR SYNOD 2016 This handbook is intended to assist members of Synod, particularly those attending for the first time, to follow proceedings. It has been revised from time to time, but any member of Synod who has any comments or suggestions should convey these to the General Manager in writing so that further revision might take account of these views. A TOUCH OF HISTORY The Synod of the Diocese of Brisbane is our church parliament, where church laws may be passed, and the health and work of this part of the Anglican Church of Australia reviewed and strengthened. The first Synod in Brisbane met in 1868 under Bishop Tufnell. The other synods of the Australian church were being set up about then, and they all were modelled to some degree upon the English parliamentary system, where there were three tiers of government: the Queen, the House of Lords, the House of Commons. Our Synod continues that three-tiered arrangement, although we all sit and debate together, not in separate places. We are called three "houses": the Archbishop, the clergy, the representatives of the laity. We usually vote together, but there is provision for each house to vote separately if a matter is very contentious, and then there has to be a majority in each house. Note that the Archbishop forms a house by himself, and takes a full part in the debates and decision making (that is, he is not a figure-head or a mere symbol, like the Queen in our present parliamentary system). The Assistant Bishops vote in the house of clergy. In this Diocese, we understand that the clergy or lay representatives do not come to Synod merely as delegates of their particular parish, but they try to represent the people of the whole Church. Naturally, there will be times when they will be asked to raise a matter, or put a point of view, on behalf of the "people back home", but that is only part of their job. It is also part of their job to represent the rest of the Church to the people of their home parish, when they return from Synod.

128 P125 TAKING A VOTE The ways in which votes may be taken are set out in Figure 1 [Figures are printed at the end of this Handbook]. Rarely do we get past the voices or show of hands. STANDING ORDERS The Standing Orders are the rules that Synod makes to regulate its own business. A copy of the Standing Orders is printed as Appendix 1 to the Constitution and Canons of the Diocese of Brisbane, and should be kept up to date whenever changes are made by Synod. In this Handbook, we occasionally refer to the Standing Orders, so that you can read the actual wording if you wish - e.g. SO/E.2 would mean "refer to Standing Order E.2". The Standing Orders may be suspended for any particular instance by motion, and notice of this should be given in the usual way (SO/C.12). However, where a member considers that there is a case of urgency, ten members of Synod are required to support the mover, and if Synod agrees that there is an urgent case, then suspension of Standing Orders can be moved without notice. It is clear that Synod is basically in charge of its own business and has very wide powers to act for the good of the Diocese. SEATING The Archbishop sits at the main table, with the General Manager at his right and the Chairman of Committees at his left. To the far right of his table sit the two Secretaries of Synod, one clerical and one lay. To the far left of his table sits his Chaplain and behind him is the timekeeper. The table on the main floor of Synod is used by the Chancellor, the Assistant Bishops and by members of Synod involved in presenting business. The other members of Synod, both laity and clergy, sit in the main hall area designated for them, and must not try to speak or vote from outside of that area. Speaking from the members' seats is usually ineffective, and it is essential in practice for members to use one of the microphones. Members are advised to place themselves near a microphone before they are called on to speak, so as to save Synod's time. Each day of Synod, all members sign an attendance card, and place it in the designated box at the main entrance. The boxes are cleared each day, late in the day's sitting, by the Secretaries - these cards are the record of who was present that day in Synod.

129 P126 PRESIDING OFFICER The Archbishop is the President of Synod, and is usually addressed as "Mr President" or "Your Grace". Members of Synod always address the presiding officer, never another member, and must stand to do so. STARTING A DEBATE 1. Debates on motions You can start a debate in Synod by moving a motion. The passage of a motion is outlined in Figure 2 [Figures are printed at the end of this Handbook]. There are three ways in which a motion can be placed on the business paper - (a) 1st way - by giving written notice of motion, signed by the mover, to the General Manager so that he has it at least five weeks before the first day of the session. (b) 2nd way - by giving written notice of motion, signed by the mover, to the General Manager at any time from the five weeks before the start of Synod up to the end of the second day of sitting. These notices of motion are dealt with by the Order of Business Committee [as set out later in these notes]. (c) 3rd way - by standing in Synod when the item "Notices of Questions and Motions" is called, and moving: "That Synod give leave for a notice of motion [dealing with...] to be given." The Synod will probably want to hear the text of the motion, or at least the subject matter, and may want to hear some justification for its being brought up at this stage. There is no guarantee that the Synod will agree to the inclusion of the motion on the notice paper. 2. Late motions Under the 2nd way [see above] the role of the Order of Business Committee is to decide whether, in their opinion, the motion should go on a supplementary business paper. The criteria they are to use are set out in SO/C.6 - either under sub-section (5), where all of the criteria in (a), (b) and (c) have to be satisfied, or under sub-section (6). If the Committee agrees that the motion ought to be considered at this Synod, they issue a Certificate of Inclusion, and the motion goes on a supplementary business paper. On the 1st, 2nd and 3rd days of sitting, the supplementary business paper will be called over by the President. Anyone can object to including the motion which is on the supplementary business paper in the actual business paper, and the person objecting has to move: "That the motion be not included in the business paper." The motion must be seconded, and may be debated before the Synod decides. If no-one objects, or if the Synod does not uphold the objection, each notice of motion goes across to the actual business paper of Synod.

130 P127 The business paper, now including the motions accepted from the supplementary paper, together with any motions which on a previous day have been included by leave of Synod, is called over by the President as described in section 4 "Callover of the business paper". 3. Motions involving expenditure Notices of motion that will, if passed, result in expenditure affecting the budget for the current year, or the budget for the next calendar year, cannot be included in the business papers unless certain information is also provided. This is set out in SO/C.7A(1). The method by which Synod handles such motions is set out in detail in SO/C.7A(2)-(5). The first question that the President puts to the Synod is "That the Synod agree to the general principles of the motion". Here, the policy involved in the proposal is debated, and agreed to or not. If the general principles of the motion are agreed to, and if the Chair of the Financial Services Commission is of the opinion that any net increase in expenditure in one financial year will not exceed $10,000, the President puts to the Synod the question "That the motion be agreed to". If this is carried, the relevant budget [either for the current year or for the following year] is deemed to have been amended accordingly. If the general principles of the motion are agreed to, and if the Chair of the Financial Services Commission is of the opinion that any net increase in expenditure will be more than $10,000 a year, the mover of the motion [or someone else with leave of Synod] can move for the relevant budget [or draft budget] to be altered to incorporate the proposed expenditure. Synod then has to debate, and vote on, this question. If the general principles of the motion are agreed to, but no alteration has been made to a budget or draft budget, the matter is automatically referred to the Diocesan Services Commission for them to consider. 4. Callover of the business paper Early on each day of sitting (after the first day) or at any other time he considers it would be helpful the President calls over the list of motions on the business paper, including any that have just been brought in from the supplementary business paper, and any that have been included on the business paper by leave of Synod. The object of this callover is to identify and deal with "formal" motions (SO/C8). This is a way of saving the time of Synod. Any member who wishes later to debate the motion being called, or propose an amendment to it, should call out "Object!" when the President calls out its number - otherwise the motion will be treated as formal. If the President does not hear anyone call "Object!" he may call the number again, and perhaps read the first few words of the motion, or indicate the subject matter, so that members have full opportunity of objecting to the treatment of the motion in this formal way. If no one objects to the motion being treated as a formal motion, the President will invite the mover to move the motion formally, and speak for no more than two minutes. No amendment or further debate is allowed. A vote on the motion is then taken.

131 P128 The only person who cannot object to the Synod's dealing with a motion formally is the mover. 5. Order of business Motions are usually listed on the business paper in the order in which they have been received. The Order of Business Committee may however alter this order for the more efficient working of Synod. Synod may, for example, order certain motions to be debated together, or set a motion down for debate at a fixed time (called an "Order of the Day"). 6. Amendments and procedural motions During debate on a motion, a member may move to amend the motion. An amendment requires a mover and a seconder and is debated separately from the principal motion. An amendment is in that sense a "debate within a debate" and may be stopped in the same way as any other debate (see below). The debate on the principal motion cannot continue until after the amendment has been dealt with. Amendments to a motion, and procedural motions, do not require notice. Amendments should be in writing in order to ease the work of the President and the Secretaries. 7. Assent of the Archbishop All resolutions of the Synod, including resolutions for the passing of a canon, require the assent of the Archbishop. The Archbishop s assent is usually assumed, but it is possible for him to withhold his assent on any resolution. STOPPING A DEBATE There are the following ways of stopping a debate - (a) By no-one else getting up to speak. The mover of the original motion then has the right of reply (SO/D.4, D.13) and then the vote is taken. b) By moving "that the question be now put" (sometimes called "the gag"). If this is carried, the debate is ended at once; the mover of the original motion has no right of reply; and the vote is taken at once. If the gag is not carried, the debate continues. (c) By moving "that the question be not now put" (sometimes called "the previous question" - SO/D.8). It requires a seconder, and can only be moved upon a motion, not while an amendment is being discussed. It cannot be moved in Committee. The previous question itself may then be debated, and the main motion, a vote on which it is desired to forestall, may be debated. If the previous question is carried, the original motion is dropped, and no decision is taken upon it at all - and Synod goes on to its next business. If the previous question is not carried, the original motion is put to a vote at once, except that the mover has right of reply.

132 P129 (d) By moving "that the Synod (or Committee) proceed to the next business". This motion requires a seconder, but can be moved and seconded only by persons who have not previously spoken to the motion. It is put to the vote at once, without any amendment or debate. If it is carried, the original motion is dropped, and no decision is taken upon it at all - and the Synod goes on to its next business. If it is not carried, the discussion on the original motion continues. The President has a discretion as to whether he will allow the gag, the previous question, or the next business to be moved. IN COMMITTEE Synod sometimes goes into "Committee of the whole Synod". This is usually for detailed debate on the wording of a canon, or of a very lengthy or complicated motion, or for detailed consideration of a report. In Committee, the presiding officer is the Chairman of Committees, not the Archbishop (SO/D.14), and is usually addressed as "Mr Chairman". When the Committee's work is done, the Chairman formally reports this to the President of Synod. The advantages of working in Committee are - (a) it is no great bother to go back over an earlier part of the business that is before the Committee; (b) motions do not require a seconder (SO/D.1); (c) the restriction that you may normally speak only once to a motion in Synod (SO/D.13) does not apply - you may speak no more than three times on a motion in Committee (SO/D.15); (d) you do not need to give notice of a motion. CANONS Canons come in two kinds - (a) people, and (b) church laws. "PEOPLE" CANONS These canons are members of the clergy chosen by the Archbishop, and come in three groups - residentiary, honorary and minor. The residentiary canons are members of the Cathedral Chapter, which has the task of running the Cathedral. The lay members of the Cathedral Chapter are known as Lay Canons.

133 P130 "LAW" CANONS When it is proposed to pass a canon, you find that they are given a greater "going-over" by Synod than a simple motion is, and they go through various stages before they are passed. Once they are passed, however, it takes just as much trouble (in fact the same procedure exactly) to alter or remove them. The passage of a canon is outlined in Figure 3 [Figures are printed at the end of this Handbook]. Notice of a proposed canon has to be given to members at least twenty-one days before the meeting of Synod. Most canons are presented at the request of the Diocesan Council. However, any member of Synod is at liberty to propose a canon - see SO/G.2 for the procedure. The FIRST step for a canon is for Synod to agree to the motion "that the Synod agree to the general principles" of the proposed canon. This is where the proposed canon is debated in principle, and often at great length. The proposed canon could be thrown out at this stage if its main proposals were not agreeable to Synod (SO/G.5). Early in the first step, QUESTIONS can be directed by members of Synod to the mover and seconder - once the mover has spoken, and the motion has been seconded (SO/G.6). The SECOND step for a canon is for it to be considered in Committee of the whole Synod. Here it is considered section by section if necessary, and any part of it may be altered, tidied up, or deleted. When it has been fully worked over, the Chairman of Committees, who presides over this part of the business, reports to the President that the Committee has done its work: the Synod then accepts this work (or not) by agreeing that the Chairman's report be adopted (SO/G.8). The second step is omitted if no-one indicates an intention to propose an amendment to the wording of the canon (SO/G.7). The THIRD step for a canon is the passing of the canon, which gives Synod a final chance to consider the proposed canon (SO/G.9). It would be unusual for Synod to debate this step. The FOURTH step for a canon is for the Archbishop to signify his assent to, or dissent from, the proposed canon (SO/G.11). The church laws called canons are binding upon all the church people of the Diocese; they are acknowledged as binding by anyone who takes an official position with the Diocese (e.g. the clergy, churchwardens, members of Synod and certain other officials) by signing the "Declaration of Submission to Synod".

134 P131 REPORTS One of the jobs of Synod is to review the working of the Diocese over the past year, and so various reports are presented, bound up in the Report Book. This principle of the accountability of councils, boards and committees to Synod is considered to be important, which is why the consideration of the major reports has a priority in the arrangement of the business. The major reports are dealt with in Committee of the whole Synod. Any member of Synod is at liberty to ask questions about these reports as they are being discussed, and to comment as may be thought fit. The same principles apply to the Financial Services Commission Report and the diocesan accounts. Specially appointed commissions, and select committees, often produce reports with recommendations which the commission or committee wants Synod to adopt. Synod cannot amend the reports presented to it - the report is the "property" of the body producing it. The usual options open to Synod in dealing with a report are a. to receive the report; b. to refuse to receive the report; c. to endorse the report; d. to ask the body or some other body to do further work. When Synod starts working on a recommendation in such a report, however, it has the freedom to shape the recommendation into a motion that expresses the agreed mind of Synod. This recommendation, with whatever amendments are made by Synod, then expresses the policy of the Synod. BUDGET Each year the Synod is asked, by way of a motion, to approve the Diocesan budget and the schedule of agreed parish contributions for the following calendar year. The budget papers are provided to members before the commencement of the Synod and are the result of careful consideration and painstaking work on the part of the Chair of the Financial Services Commission and the General Manager and his staff. However, it is open to any member to move an amendment to the budget or the schedule of contributions. The budget is usually considered line by line in Committee. This is the appropriate time to move an amendment to the budget, unless the matter is or has been the subject of a notice of motion (see above under "Starting a Debate", sec. 3 "Motions involving expenditure"). Before doing so, members should consider the following - The Chair of the Financial Services Commission and General Manager put much work into the preparation of the budget. It is only common courtesy to give them adequate

135 P132 notice before Synod commences of any concerns you have or amendments you would like to make. Your amendments should be written down and given to either the Chairman of Committees or one of the Secretaries before the budget debate begins. In this way the Chairman can help the Synod deal with the amendments quickly and efficiently. If you want to amend the budget to increase expenditure items, also outline consequential amendments to the income items to fund these increases in spending. If you do not, any of the following consequences may occur - (a) (b) (c) the lack of funding for the increase in spending will be a strong argument against your amendment; the parish contributions may need to be uniformly increased to cover the extra funds required; or the amendment may be of such a nature that, without a suggestion on funding, it cannot be efficiently dealt with by the Synod and therefore be ruled out of order. It is always a good idea to consult the Chair of the Financial Services Commission first if you have any concerns about the budget. ELECTIONS At the first annual session of each three-year Synod, the Synod has the duty of electing people to a number of positions, such as Diocesan Council, Archbishop Election Committee, etc. The people elected serve for a three year term. The exception to this are the elections for representatives in General Synod. These representatives are usually elected in the year prior to a session of those bodies. Nominations for the elections are given in writing to the Secretaries on the first day, and on the second day of sitting up to 4.00 p.m. [unless the Synod sets an earlier closing time]. The nomination form (copies are available in the Synod hall) must be signed by the two nominators and by the person being nominated. In some ballots, the clergy only vote for the clergy, and the laity only for the laity - but in most ballots, we all have the right to vote for both clergy and laity. Whatever groups are printed on your ballot papers, they are the ones you can vote for. In an election where the clergy only vote for the clergy, and the laity only for the laity, the nominators must be members of the appropriate house of Synod. On the third day of Synod, at the times set down in SO/F.8 (and repeated in the Program and Order of Business), voting papers are obtainable at the entrance to the Synod hall by each member of Synod. If you spoil a voting paper, you can always obtain a fresh one.

136 P133 You vote for a candidate by placing a cross in the box beside the candidate's name. You can vote for any number of candidates in a ballot, up to the number of persons who have to be elected - this number is shown on the ballot paper. If you vote for more candidates than you are entitled to, your ballot paper will be informal, and will not be counted. Results are printed out and distributed on the last day of sitting. Full details on elections are found in SO/F. QUESTIONS A member of Synod may give notice of a question to the President, usually to clarify a matter, or to gain information about some aspect of the Diocese. SO/C.13 should be studied carefully to see what matters may be the subject of questions, and how questions are to be framed. By giving notice of the question, you give the President time to research the answer, or have someone on the diocesan staff work on it. The Order of Business provides an opportunity on all but the final day of the session for notice of a question to be given. The question is read aloud to the Synod, and a copy is then handed to one of the Secretaries. At a later time in the session, the President will read the question again to the Synod, and then read the answer. Both question and answer are recorded in the minutes, and printed in the abridged proceedings of Synod in the Year Book. BEHAVIOUR IN SYNOD Every member of Synod is expected to observe certain standards of behaviour to promote the efficient running of Synod. In summary, members are expected - (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) not to interrupt a speaker other than through the President; to be silent while another member is speaking; to speak only on the subject matter of the debate before Synod at the time; to address all comments, questions etc. to the President (or the Chairman if in Committee) and not directly to other members; and to avoid making personal reflections on another member or imputing improper motives. Members must resume their seats and be silent if the President or Chairman of Committees is speaking. Members are expected to attend each session of Synod. It may be necessary for members to enter or leave the floor while Synod is in session. If this is the case, a member should silently acknowledge the President or Chairman (customarily by a small bow of the head) and leave or

137 P134 enter so as to cause as little disruption or distraction as possible. Members should not pass between the Chair and the member who is speaking. Members should also be conscious that noise in the precincts of the Synod venue may disrupt or distract Synod while in session. Therefore, members are requested to keep such noise to a minimum. THE CHANCELLOR The Chancellor is the Archbishop's legal adviser, appointed by him. During a session of Synod, the Chancellor is available to any member to assist in understanding a proposal that may be coming before Synod, and to assist with the wording of any motion or amendment that a member may be contemplating. The Chancellor will explain any point of Synod procedure to a member, and advise on the best way for a member to achieve the member's objectives within the limitations of normal Synod practice. The Archbishop has appointed a Deputy Chancellor, who is similarly available during a session of Synod. THE TIMEKEEPER A timekeeper is appointed (usually with a deputy), to ring a bell when a speaker has got to the end of the allotted time for a speech. The schedule of how much time is given to speakers is to be found in SO/D.10. Extensions of time are provided for. THE PUBLIC The public, especially church people who are not members of Synod, are welcome to attend and observe the proceedings. They sit in the area designated for visitors, not in the main hall area allocated to members of Synod. Representatives of the news media are invited to attend, and may report the debates and decisions of Synod. On very rare occasions, Synod has decided by motion to exclude the press and the public, and for a particular debate to sit in secret ("in camera") - but these occasions are certainly not common.

138 P135 TAKING A VOTE START HERE: The President (or Chairman of Committees, if we are in Committee ) puts the question which has to be decided. VOICES Aye or No is called out and the President (or Chairman) expresses whether in his opinion the Ayes or the Noes have the majority. If the opinion of the President (or Chairman) is not agreed to: SHOW OF HANDS The count is taken by Tellers. If demanded by anyone: DIVISION Ayes on the right of the Chair, Noes on the left. The count is taken by Tellers. If demanded by the President, or 3 clerical or 3 lay members: [after a vote by houses is announced, no-one may enter or leave Synod until the result has been declared] VOTE BY HOUSES BY DIVISION Ayes stand on right side of the Chair, Noes on the left. If your house is not voting, you remain seated. Tellers take the count. If demanded by anyone: VOTE BY HOUSES BY ROLL CALL One of the Secretaries calls the Roll, and members answer Aye or No. The other Secretary or a Teller records the votes, and this record is kept. Figure 1

139 P136 PASSING A MOTION START Member gives NOTICE OF MOTION # 5 weeks before Synod, OR # by having the notice of motion accepted on the Supplementary Business Paper, OR # by leave of Synod Call of the Business Paper Someone OBJECTS! No-one objects! DEBATE Mover: 10 minutes Seconder & all others: 5 minutes Motion is put formally after the Mover has spoken for two minutes Does someone move an amendment? Finishing the debate no-one else wants to speak OR someone moves a procedural motion No Yes Amendment [which is in writing] is debated Mover: 5 minutes Seconder & all others: 5 minutes Mover replies: 5 minutes Finishing the debate no-one else wants to speak OR someone moves that the motion be put VOTE ON AMENDMENT is taken VOTE ON MOTION IS TAKEN Figure 2

140 P137 PASSING A CANON START NOTICE IS GIVEN the draft canon is posted to members at least 21 days before Synod. Debate on the GENERAL PRINCIPLES of the canon # Mover speaks to the general principles (and the seconder may speak at this time also). Questions about the canon are put to the mover and seconder. Debate continues on the GENERAL PRINCIPLES of the canon. At the conclusion of the debate the Synod votes on whether to agree to the general principles of the canon. The President asks whether any member intends to propose an AMENDMENT to the canon. No AMENDMENT is proposed. AMENDMENT is proposed. Synod sits as a COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE SYNOD. The canon is considered section by section if necessary, and all AMENDMENTS are debated and dealt with. The Chairman of Committees presides, and after the consideration of all amendments, reports the result of the Committee to the Synod. The Synod considers the canon again [as amended in Committee, if applicable] and decides whether it should PASS. The Archbishop signifies his ASSENT or otherwise to the canon in the time frame allocated to him. Figure 3

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