Dean Peter Elliott thanked Chancellor Stevenson for his wise and gentle counsel.
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That this Council of General Synod recommend the continuation of a Planning and Agenda Team for the CoGS 2004-2007 as per the terms of reference. CARRIED #32-03-04
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The Terms of Reference are attached as Appendix C.
APPENDIX C
Planning and Agenda Team
Terms of Reference
Purpose
To assist the Council of the General Synod in the visioning, planning and management of the mission of General Synod.
Responsibilities
- plan the Council of General Synod agenda to ensure time for networking, reflection and business
- provide assistance [to] the Primate and the Prolocutor in meeting management and evaluation strategies
- ensure educational sessions at each Council of General Synod meeting and assist in the design of the sessions
- review job descriptions of Council members, terms of reference of the Council, committees and councils at the beginning of each triennium
-encourage and facilitate the Council of General Synod in its visioning and planning responsibilities
- enable the evaluation of activities and initiatives of the Council of General Synod
The Planning and Agenda Team normally will meet for two days ({not immediately}) [in original print copy the words "not immediately" are underlined for additional emphasis, in electronic database underlining is indicated by curly brackets i.e. {}] prior to the meeting of the Council of General Synod. If tasks assigned during the term require additional meetings these will be arranged. The Planning and Agenda Team will meet with the Primate and the Prolocutor, if possible, one day prior to each Council meeting.
Original text of Minute corrected by Correction Memo dated 22 November 2004 attached to November 2004 CoGS Minutes.