Annual General Meeting 2024

A nomination form is available (see instructions below).

The Annual General Meeting of our church is where we receive reports from the Senior Minister and the Church Wardens. Elections are also held for four important and distinct sets of duties. These are:

CHURCH WARDENS (x2)

— together with the third warden appointed by the Senior Minister, they are responsible for the implementation of the Parish Council policies around finances, administration and maintenance of all property. Wardens are elected for one year.

PARISH COUNCILLORS—

the AGM decides on the number of parish councillors (for every 3 elected parish councillors, the Senior Minister appoints 1). They are responsible for developing policies around our property and finances and consulting with the Senior Minister on ministry matters. They are elected for one year. 

NOMINATORS (x5)

— are charged with the task of proposing the name of a new Senior Minister to the Diocese, should the need arise. They hold this position for one year, though are really dormant unless a vacancy arises. SYNOD

SYNOD REPRESENTATIVES (x2)

— attend the annual Synod (parliament) of the Anglican Church in Sydney as representatives of St Alban’s Anglican Church Leura, or for special synods such as for the election of a new Archbishop. They discuss, debate and decide on various Diocesan policies such as budgets and various boards. Synod Reps hold their position for three years. Since elections were held in 2021, the next elections will be in 2024. It is helpful that people be elected who are faithful and committed Christians. These people also need to be willing to support the church vision. Those nominated should have the time available for serving in this way and be open to training and teaching that may be involved. Regular attendance at a Sunday meeting and an involvement in a Small Group along with a conviction to see more people come to place their trust in the Lord Jesus should be a standard requirement.

It is also necessary for all people who wish to vote at a Church AGM, as well as those who are elected, to sign a declaration that they claim membership of St Alban’s Anglican Church Leura and no other Anglican Church. There are also specific requirements for the various positions as set down in the by-laws of our denomination.  Among these are:

CHURCH WARDENS need to be 21 years of age or over.

PARISH COUNCILLORS need to be 18 years of age or older.

NOMINATORS need to be 21 years or older. (They cannot be a ‘Minister’.)

 SYNOD REPRESENTATIVES need to be over 18 years of age.

In order to give us more time to carefully consider the various positions, the opportunity is being given for us to prayerfully consider who should be nominated for the positions. If more than the required number are nominated, then an election will occur at the AGM.  Please speak with James Delanty if you require any further information or explanation.

Nominations

To nominate someone for one of the roles described above, please print the nomination form, fill it in, and return it to James Delanty (AGM Chairman) before the meeting.