Bishop's Council — Diocese of Norwich

Bishop’s Council

Advising the Bishop on matters of policy and pastoral supervision.

Under the constitution of the Diocesan Synod, Bishop’s Council has the following functions:

To plan the business of the Synod, to prepare the agenda for its sessions and to circulate to members information about matters for discussion;
To initiate proposals for action by the Synod and to advise it on matters of policy;
To advise the President on any matter;
Subject to the directions of the Synod, to transact the business of the Synod when the Synod is not in session;
Subject to the directions of the Synod, to appoint members of committees or nominate individuals for election to committees;
To carry out such functions as the Synod may delegate to it.

The Bishop’s Council also acts as the Diocesan Mission and Pastoral Committee fulfilling the following functions:

Reviewing arrangements for pastoral supervision and care in the Diocese
Preparing proposals including pastoral schemes for making better provision for the cure of souls in the Diocese having regard for the finances of the Diocese
Policy with regard to church buildings no longer required for regular public worship.

Committee members can download documents through the secure area of the website.

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