Executive Committee

Fields of Responsibility

There will be four meetings set each year: action required between meetings will be arranged by e-mail or conference call.

1. to develop proposals for Synod strategy, for approval by Synod;
2. to monitor that responsibility is allocated comprehensively and appropriately, for actions that support Synod-approved policy or that respond to General Assembly assignments;
3. to manage the process for Synod appointments, both paid and unpaid;
4. to manage 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;
5. to manage staff relations within employment legislation, including setting office staff salaries;
6. to monitor performance against the Administration Fund Budget;
7. to make arrangements for meetings of Synod, developing detailed agendas; and
8. to take urgent action as necessary;

in every case asking what the ecumenical implications are.

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Committee Members:

• Convener (Synod Moderator) - Revd Paul Whittle
• Secretary (Synod Clerk) - Mr Keir Hounsome 
• Minute Secretary - Mrs Jane Langford-Horder                   
• Resources Committee Convener (Synod Treasurer) - Mr Gil Heathcote
• Mission Committee Convener -  Revd Mark Ambrose
• Pastoral Committee Convener - Revd Paul Ellis
• Lay Representative - Mr Shannon Craig
• Area Partnership Pastoral Advocate - Revd Dr Catherine Ball
• Area Partnership Pastoral Advocate - Mr Trevor Andrews 
• Hertfordshire & Essex Border Ecumenical Area (HAEBEA) - Revd Kathryn Taylor