Bishop's Council

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.