Resolution A072

Canon VII - amendment re officers of the Missionary Society

This resolution was carried.

moved by: James Sweeny from the Diocese of Quebec
seconded by: The Ven. Jim Boyles (General Secretary)

Note: The mover and the seconder must be members of the General Synod and be present in the House when the resolution is before the synod for debate.

BE IT RESOLVED:

That section 5 of Canon VII - Missionary Society - be amended to read:

5. Officers of the Society

a) The Primate shall be the president of the society and the chair of the Board of Management.

b) The General Secretary of the General Synod shall be the secretary of the Board of Management.

c) The Director of Partnerships shall be the executive secretary of the society.

d) The Treasurer of the General Synod shall be the treasurer of the society.

e) The Board of Management may appoint such additional officers, as it from time to time deems advisable.

EXPLANATORY NOTE/BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

This amendment would regularize the presidency of the Primate and change a reference to the Director of National and World Program to a reference to the Director of Partnerships.

Source: Council of General Synod (name of committee, diocese, etc.)

Submitted by: The General Secretary

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