2017 BUDGET CONVERSATION AND RESOLUTION : Adoption of the 2017 Budget
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- Date
- 2016 November 17-20
- Source
- Council of General Synod. Minutes
- Record Type
- Resolution 06-11-16
- Date
- 2016 November 17-20
- Record Type
- Resolution 06-11-16
- Mover
- Canon David Jones
- Seconder
- The Rt. Rev. Fraser Lawton
- Prologue
- FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT PRESENTATION #007-01-16-11 to 04-16-11
- The Treasurer and CFO of General Synod, Ms. Hanna Goschy, presented the report from the Financial Management Committee. The report included a budget with narrative, year-to-date financials with commentary and balance sheet, criteria for the Ministry Investment Fund (MIF), new projects approved in June 2016, and a report from the Chair.
- Ms. Goschy spoke to the 2017 budget summary and encouraged members to read the commentary provided for program areas. She highlighted the following:
- - The final version of the proposed budget forecasts a $47,360 surplus.
- - As mandated, a five-year budget has also been provided with each year balanced.
- - The budget presented was reviewed by the Financial Management Committee on October 29, 2016.
- - Expenses were reviewed for General Synod ministries.
- - 87 percent of net revenues come from diocesan provincial gifts.
- - Diocesan contributions are the most important component of revenue for General Synod.
- Questions and comments were welcomed. Members inquired about program expenditures, maintenance costs at Church House, and whether there has been a motion to ensure staff are paid a living wage. Regarding living wage for staff, The Ven. Dr. Michael Thompson noted an analysis would be done for the next CoGS meeting.
- Further conversation about the budget and the resolution from the Financial Management Committee was scheduled for the following day.
- The Primate thanked Ms. Goschy and those on Management Team who supported the development of the budget’s narrative for CoGS.
- 2017 BUDGET CONVERSATION AND RESOLUTION [Page 16]
- Having had time to reflect on the 2017 budget and the Financial Management Report, Council members were invited to ask questions. As previously reported, it was requested that for the next meeting of CoGS, General Synod provide comment on whether staff are paid a living wage.
- Text
- That the Council of General Synod approves the 2017 Budget with a surplus of $47,360.
- CARRIED #06-11-16
- Notes
- Ms. Goschy was thanked for her presentation of the finances.
2018 BUDGET RESOLUTIONS #007-01-17-11 to 007-05-17-11 : 2018 Budget Resolution
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- Date
- 2017 November 10-12
- Source
- Council of General Synod. Minutes
- Record Type
- Resolution 12-17-11 [sic i.e. 12-11-17]
- Date
- 2017 November 10-12
- Record Type
- Resolution 12-17-11 [sic i.e. 12-11-17]
- Seconder
- Ms. Cynthia Haines-Turner
- Prologue
- The Rt. Rev. Fraser Lawton and Ms. Cynthia Haines-Turner presented two resolutions that pertained to the 2018 budget. Before members voted by consensus, Bishop Lawton noted that the motion from the Financial Management Committee Report (#007-04-17-11) had been amended into two motions.
- Text
- That this Council of General Synod approve the 2018 Budget with a surplus of $29, 853.
- ADOPTED #12-17-11 [sic i.e. 12-11-17]
2018 BUDGET RESOLUTIONS #007-01-17-11 to 007-05-17-11 : Suicide Prevention in 2018 Budget
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- Date
- 2017 November 10-12
- Source
- Council of General Synod. Minutes
- Record Type
- Resolution 13-17-11 [sic i.e. 13-11-17]
- Date
- 2017 November 10-12
- Record Type
- Resolution 13-17-11 [sic i.e. 13-11-17]
- Seconder
- Ms. Cynthia Haines-Turner
- Prologue
- The Rt. Rev. Fraser Lawton and Ms. Cynthia Haines-Turner presented two resolutions that pertained to the 2018 budget. Before members voted by consensus, Bishop Lawton noted that the motion from the Financial Management Committee Report (#007-04-17-11) had been amended into two motions.
- Text
- That this Council of General Synod encourage and support a conversation about a shared strategy between Indigenous Ministries and Council of the North Diocesan leaders as to how to allocate the new money for Suicide Prevention provided in the 2018 budget and 2019-2022 forecasts.
- ADOPTED #13-17-11 [sic i.e. 13-11-17]
- Subjects
- Budget - Anglican Church of Canada
- Anglican Church of Canada - Finance
- Suicide - Prevention
- Suicide - Religious aspects - Anglican Church of Canada
- Anglican Church of Canada. Council of the North
- Anglican Church of Canada. Indigenous Ministries
2020 BUDGET #007-01-19-11 to 007-04-19-11 - 2020 Capital Budget
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- Date
- 2019 November 7-10
- Source
- Council of General Synod. Minutes
- Record Type
- Resolution 010-11-19
- Date
- 2019 November 7-10
- Record Type
- Resolution 010-11-19
- Mover
- The Rev. Dr. Karen Egan
- Seconder
- Ms. Margaret Jenniex
- Text
- Be it resolved: That the Council of General Synod approve the 2020 Capital Budget with expenditures of $55,900. ADOPTED #CoGS 010-11-19
2020 BUDGET #007-01-19-11 to 007-04-19-11 - 2020 Operating Budget
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- Date
- 2019 November 7-10
- Source
- Council of General Synod. Minutes
- Record Type
- Resolution 009-11-19
- Date
- 2019 November 7-10
- Record Type
- Resolution 009-11-19
- Mover
- The Rev. Dr. Karen Egan
- Seconder
- Ms. Judith Moses
- Text
- Be it resolved that this Council of General Synod: Approve the 2020 Budget as recommended by the Financial Management Committee amended to reflect a surplus of $34,934 due to an increase in reconciliation expenses to $96,000. ADOPTED #CoGS 009-11-19
- Notes
- Treasurer and CFO, Ms. Hanna Goschy, reported to Council on the 2020 budget. Highlights of Ms. Goschy’s report included the following:
- The Financial Management Committee (FMC) forecasts a $2,000 surplus for 2019, and a total revenue of approximately $11.2 million.
- The 2020 budget is aiming for a surplus of almost $35,000.
- General Synod was able to balance its budget for 2019 due to careful budgeting. FMC is mandated to present a balanced budget and is not allowed to run a deficit.
- Ms. Goschy spoke to the history of proportional giving. Since 1995, proportional gifts from dioceses have decreased by $1.8 million or almost twenty percent from the $9.4 million to $7.6 million. Thus far, the decline in proportional giving has not resulted in any program or staff cuts. However, as some staff members have left the positions have not been filled. The decline in proportional giving from dioceses, and expectations for a continued trend downwards, will add pressure on expenditures to maintain a balanced budget in future years. A related consideration is the possibility that some gifts that have been budgeted for may not come in.
- FMC has discussed the need to allow funding of up to $250,000 from the Ministry Investment Fund (MIF) in 2021 to offset a potential operating deficit in that year. This is a one-time request that would require Council’s authorization.
- Ministry Investment Fund grants for 2020 were highlighted. Annually, $250,000 is available through a process where directors of General Synod prepare proposals for one-time projects. Grants for 2020 can be found in the motion put forward for resolution.
- There will be a joint meeting of the church’s finance officers and executive officers in Edmonton, AB in mid-November to discuss proportional giving and hopefully plans towards a strategy for improvements.
2020 BUDGET #007-01-19-11 to 007-04-19-11 - Ministry Investment Fund and 2021 Budget
http://archives.anglican.ca/en/permalink/official10733
- Date
- 2019 November 7-10
- Source
- Council of General Synod. Minutes
- Record Type
- Resolution 012-11-19
- Date
- 2019 November 7-10
- Record Type
- Resolution 012-11-19
- Mover
- The Rev. Dr. Karen Egan
- Seconder
- Ms. Margaret Jenniex
- Text
- Be it resolved: That an additional $250,000 be available from the Ministry Investment Fund, on a one-time basis, if required, for 2021 Budget as a contingency to ensure a balanced 2021 Budget. ADOPTED #CoGS 012-11-19
2020 BUDGET #007-01-19-11 to 007-04-19-11 - Ministry Investment Fund Projects
http://archives.anglican.ca/en/permalink/official10732
- Date
- 2019 November 7-10
- Source
- Council of General Synod. Minutes
- Record Type
- Resolution 011-11-19
- Date
- 2019 November 7-10
- Record Type
- Resolution 011-11-19
- Mover
- The Rev. Dr. Karen Egan
- Seconder
- Ms. Margaret Jenniex
- Text
- Be it resolved: That the Council of General Synod approve a total of $250,000 in grants from the Ministry Investment Fund for the following projects:
- Indigenous Ministries: $65,000 for production of a video on reconciliation.
- Indigenous Ministries: $100,000 for episcopal support in N. Ontario and N. Saskatchewan.
- Global Relations: $41,300 to develop study program formation for vocational ministry in the Episcopal Diocese of Cuba.
- Faith, Worship, and Ministry: $43,700 for a second gathering of Anglican Health Care Chaplains/Spiritual Care Providers. ADOPTED #CoGS 011-11-19
- Subjects
- Anglican Church of Canada - Finance
- Anglican Church of Canada. Ministry Investment Fund - Grants
Addendum to the Pension Committee.s Report #010-04-11-11
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- Date
- 2011 November 18-20
- Source
- Council of General Synod. Minutes
- Record Type
- Resolution 20-11-11
- Date
- 2011 November 18-20
- Record Type
- Resolution 20-11-11
- Mover
- Archdeacon Harry Huskins
- Seconder
- Archbishop Colin Johnson
- Text
- 1.1 (a) Be it resolved that the Council of General Synod approve amendments to Regulation 1.12(c) (Salary) of the General Synod Pension Plan effective October 15, 2011
- Bolded text is new and strikeout is removed
- 1.12. "Salary" means the remuneration of the Member for Pension purposes and shall be composed of the aggregate of:
- - (c) If the Member is ordained, the amount determined by the Diocese Participating Employer to be the value of housing, not included above and provided that any increase in the amount determined by a Diocese Participating Employer to be the value of housing, is subject to approval by the Pension Committee;
- ADOPTED #20-11-11
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
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- Date
- 2016 November 17-20
- Source
- Council of General Synod. Minutes
- Record Type
- Resolution 04-11-16
- Date
- 2016 November 17-20
- Record Type
- Resolution 04-11-16
- Seconder
- Ms. Katie Puxley
- Text
- That the Council of General Synod adopt the minutes of the March 10-13, 2016 (004-02-16-11) and July 11, 2016 (004-01-16-11) meetings.
- ADOPTED #04-11-16
- Notes
- Amendments to the minutes for the July 11, 2016 meeting were noted.
- It was asked if there was a policy on passing minutes from the previous triennium when some members of the Council were not present. The Chancellor, Canon David Jones, clarified there is not a policy that prevents people from voting, either because they were not on the Council last triennium or present at the meeting.
Adoption of Minutes
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- Date
- 2017 June 23-25
- Source
- Council of General Synod. Minutes
- Record Type
- Resolution 01-17-06 [sic i.e. 01-06-17]
- Date
- 2017 June 23-25
- Record Type
- Resolution 01-17-06 [sic i.e. 01-06-17]
- Text
- That the minutes of the meeting of the Council of General Synod from November 17-20, 2016, Document #004-01-17-06, be approved.
- ADOPTED #01-17-06 [sic i.e. 01-06-17]
- Notes
- An amendment to the minutes was noted for correction.