Diocesan Office Resources: Diocesan Synod

The Diocesan Synod is the overall governing body of the diocese consisting of the Bishop (who chairs Synod), Licensed and Commissioned clergy, senior lay officers and a Lay Representative from each congregation. It meets at least once a year, usually in the Spring.

A full condition report on the fabric of churches, halls and rectories is required every five years, under Canon 60: