Worshipping Community of Darlington- Bellevue 2024 Annual Meeting of Enrolled Members
Notice of Annual Meeting
The Annual Meeting of Parishioners will be held in the Parish Centre on Sunday 9 June 2024 at 10am following the Eucharist at St Cuthbert's Church, corner Darlington and Hillsden Roads, Darlington WA. The Annual Meeting is governed by the Parish Governance Statute 2016 .
The meeting will:
1. receive the financial and other reports for the year ending 30 April 2024 including the draft budget.
2. elect and/or appoint
Wardens
Primarily, Wardens are responsible for the physical property of the Worshipping Community. In our case, this includes the Church building, Parish Centre, lych gate, Rectory and grounds.
Church Councillors
Church Council is the administrative body of the Worshipping Community. It consists of the Wardens, plus 4, 8 or 12 members. The Annual Meeting elects three-quarters of the Councillors, and the Rector may appoint one quarter. Each Councillor takes on a portfolio of responsibility such as Archives, Communications, Finance, Communications, Risk Management, Secretary and so on.
Nominators of Clergy
If the position of Rector falls vacant, the four Nominators (one of whom is a Warden) work with four Diocesan Nominators, the Archdeacon and the Area Bishop. They undertake a search and recommend a suitable person for the Archbishop to appoint.
An auditor
3. general business – enrolled members may submit to the Reverend Julie Baker items for consideration by the Annual Meeting before noon on the 25 May.
Enrolled Members
Only Enrolled Members are eligible to vote and stand for election. If you are not an enrolled member, you can complete an Application for Enrolment on the Electoral Roll form before the meeting. Forms are available on the Annual Meeting table in the Parish Centre or here
Nominations
Nomination Forms are available on the Annual Meeting table in the Parish Centre or here. . Nominations close at midday Sunday 2 June, interested people can submit a nomination form by placing it in the ‘nomination box’ in the Parish Centre or handed directly to the Convenor the Reverend Julie Baker
General Business
Items of business for consideration at the meeting must be submitted in writing to the Reverend Julie Baker before noon on the 25 May.
Annual Report
Groups need to submit their Annual Report to the Reverend Julie Baker by the 12 May for inclusion in the Annual Report. The Annual Report will be emailed to the people on the parish mailing list during the week prior to the Annual Meeting.