Fields of Responsibility

Develops proposals for Synod strategy, for approval by Synod

Monitors that responsibility is allocated comprehensively and appropriately, for actions that support Synod-approved policy or that respond to General Assembly assignments

Manages the process for Synod appointments, both paid and unpaid

Manages office arrangements and administration work - including establishment numbers  within budget - for the Moderator and the Training Team, and for liaison between Synod and the local churches,

Manages staff relations within employment legislation, including setting office staff  salaries,

Monitors performance against Administration Fund Budget

Makes arrangements for meetings of Synod, developing detailed agendas

Monitors work of the Houghton Chapel Centre Management Committee, and

Takes urgent action as necessary.

Committee Members:

Convener and Synod Moderator - Revd Paul Whittle
Secretary and Synod Clerk - Mr Mick Barnes

Minute Secretary - Mrs Joan Turner
Synod Treasurer and Convener, Resources Committee - Mr Ron Wade
Convener, Pastoral Committee - Revd John Proctor
Convener, Mission Committee - Revd John Hardaker
Partnership Pastoral Advocates - Mrs Linda Harrison, Revd Dr Lance Stone

Houghton Chapel Centre

Management Committee Convener - Revd Catherine Ball

Handles all management issues associated with the Houghton Chapel Centre, including the setting of accommodation charges and all other financial matters, recruitment of wardens, and giving concurrence as appropriate to worship arrangements proposed by St Ives Free Church Group Team. The committee reports to the Synod Executive Committee.