Also known as the Standing Committee of Diocesan Synod, the Bishop's Council serves to:
- Plan the business of the Diocesan Synod, to prepare the agenda for its sessions and to circulate to members information about matters for discussion;
- Initiate proposals for action by the Synod and to advise it on matters of policy which are placed before it;
- Advise the President on any matters which he may refer to the Committee;
- Subject to the directions of the Synod to transact the business of the Synod when it is not in session;
- Appoint members of the committees or nominate members for election to committees, subject to the directions of the Synod;
- Carry out such other functions as the Synod may delegate to it.
Membership:
Ex Officio Members:
- Diocesan Bishop - The Rt. Revd. Richard Jackson
- Archdeacon of Hereford - The Ven. Derek Chedzey
- Archdeacon of Ludlow - The Ven. Fiona Gibson
- The Dean of Hereford - Very Revd. Sarah Brown
- Chair of the House of Clergy - Revd. Preb. Ashley Buck
- Chair of the House of Laity - Philip Wilcocks
- Chair of the Board of Finance - Revd. Jane Rogers
- Chair of the Board of Education - The Ven. Fiona Gibson
Elected members:
Elected clergy, three required:
- Revd. Preb. Stephanie Fountain
- Revd Dr. Guy Cole
- Revd. Greg Smith
Elected laity, three required:
- Jo Beavan
- Mike Teague
- Vacant
Skills nominees:
- Marion Shuttleworth
- Matthew Hall
- Nigel Sellar
- Garry Ward
Bishop's invitation
- Andrew Wood
In attendance:
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Diocesan Secretary, Sam Pratley