National Anglican Presence in Ottawa

Prologue: Archbishop Bothwell highlighted specific aspects of the printed report.; The "National Affairs Liaison Officer" would be a member of the national staff, appointed by the Primate and responsible to him through either the Executive Director of Program or the General Secretary.; Moved by: Most Rev. J.C. Bothwell; Seconded by: Ven. G.E. Hendra; That the National Executive Council authorizes the appointment by the Primate of a National Affairs Liaison Officer as early as possible in 1988, and request the Administration and Finance Committee to provide the necessary funding. A careful evaluation of this work is to be undertaken not later than three years after its establishment.; After considerable discussion as to the financial implications and the possibility that this might be an ecumenical venture, it was

Text of motion: That in the light of the discussion of the National Executive Council this motion be referred back to the Task Force together with the motion of the Inter-Church and Inter-Faith Relations Committee and the Program Committee for further clarification and exploration. CARRIED #20-05-87

Subjects: Church and state - Canada; Anglican Church of Canada. National Affairs Liaison Officer; Christianity and politics - Anglican Church of Canada