Synod

About Synod

In this diocese, the principal source of leadership is the Archbishop with the principal source of governance provided by Synod.

Each Synod is for three years with annual sessions, and normally meets in October of each year.

Synod members include:

• all Bishops and licensed clergy of the Diocese
• the lay members of The Perth Diocesan Trustees
• designated office holders – eg Chancellor, Registrar, and Secretary of the Diocese
• two lay members from each parish
• representatives of bodies reporting to Synod
• up to ten lay members appointed by Diocesan Council
• up to five lay youth appointed by Diocesan Council.
• every Worshipping Community (ie Parish) elects two lay members of Synod and two Alternate at the Annual Meeting of parishioners. Each Alternate serves as an alternate for one lay member of Synod, as determined at the time of the Alternate’s election or appointment, in the event that the elected lay member of Synod is unable to attend Synod. Lay members of Synod are elected for a 3-year term.