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Two Forms of Diocesan Leadership Structure & Committees

Explore the two forms of diocesan leadership structure, ecclesiastical and canonical, including the responsibilities of Bishop, Standing Committee, Diocesan Council, and Trustees of the Property. Discover the membership and roles of each committee in safeguarding the property and advancing the mission of the Episcopal Church.

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Two Forms of Diocesan Leadership Structure & Committees

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  1. Two Forms of Diocesan Leadership Structure & Committees Ecclesiastical & Canonical • Bishop • Standing Committee • Diocesan Council Legal/Secular • Trustees of the Property of the Protestant Episcopal Church in NEW MEXICO • Trustees of the Property of the Protestant Episcopal Church in TEXAS

  2. Trustees of the PropertyLegal/Secular Leadership Membership • Bishop • Chancellors • Diocesan Treasurer • Members of Standing Committee

  3. Trustees of the PropertyLegal/Secular Leadership Responsibilities • Responsible for the purchase, sale, and maintenance of all Diocesan property • Control all trust and permanent funds belonging to the Diocese or any unincorporated parish, mission, or institution of the Diocese • Invest and administer all trust and permanent funds through the Diocesan Investment Board & provide oversight of the Diocesan Investment Board

  4. BishopEcclesiastical & Canonical Leadership Ex Officio Member of all Diocesan Committees, with all rights of membership, except for Standing Committee

  5. Standing CommitteeEcclesiastical & Canonical Leadership Membership • Three Clerical and three Lay Members elected by Convention • Committee elects a President and Secretary

  6. Standing CommitteeEcclesiastical & Canonical Leadership Responsibilities • Serves as council of advice to the Bishop • Exercises Ecclesiastical Authority in the vacancy or disability of the Bishop • Acts according to Canons in the selection, examination & certification of persons seeking holy orders • Supervises secular legal functions as prescribed by Canons • Advises on diocesan personnel decisions

  7. Diocesan CouncilEcclesiastical & Canonical Leadership Membership • Bishop, Diocesan Treasurer, Deans and Vice Deans • Two Clergy and two lay persons (at large) elected by Convention • A member of Standing Committee appointed by Standing Committee

  8. Diocesan CouncilEcclesiastical & Canonical Leadership Responsibilities • Reviews Diocesan programs and goals; serves as Diocesan planning group • Determines the Fair Share Policy • Has charge of, and is the Convention of the Diocese ad interim for planning, coordination, and development of the Diocesan mission • Prepares and proposes annual budget to Convention

  9. Treasury Committee(Subcommittee of the Finance Committee) Membership • Bishop • Diocesan Treasurer • North and South Deanery Representation: • Investment Board Liaison • POB Chair • Budget Development Team (3) • Audit and Communication Team (4)

  10. Treasury Committee(Subcommittee of the Finance Committee) Responsibilities • Attend to the financial matters under the portfolio of the Diocesan Treasurer • Address concerns that have been raised at Deanery meetings and Diocesan Convention to ensure support for the mission of the Episcopal Church in the Diocese of the Rio Grande

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