Diocesan Synod
Diocesan synod is made up of three houses:
- House of bishops.
- House of clergy.
- House of laity.
Members of the Houses meet twice a year to:
- Consider matters concerning the Church of England.
- Make provision for these matters in relation to the diocese.
- Consider and express an opinion on matters of religious or public interest.
- Advise the bishop on matters on which he may consult synod.
- Consider and express an opinion on any matters referred to it by General Synod.
Diocesan Synod is responsible for:
- Keeping deanery synods informed on policies, problems and Synod business.
- Delegating some executive functions to deanery synods.
- Keeping itself informed through Deanery Synods of opinions and events in parishes.
- Discuss matters raised by Deanery Synods and Parochial Church Councils