The members of the Synod are:

• Congregations of the LCiGB

• All ordained pastors who have been approved by the LCiGB

• The board of trustees of the LCiGB

• Other individuals who have been nominated by synod and approved by the board

 

The Annual Synod consists of two parts: the Annual General Meeting and the Church session. An annual general meeting must be held each year, members of the Synod will:

• Elect trustees

• Receive the trustees’ annual report and the audited or examined accounts

• Appoint an auditor or examiner or authorise the board to do so

• Authorise the trustees to fix the remuneration of the auditor

• Approve amendments to the Memorandum or Articles of Association

• Vote on duly submitted resolutions

• Advise the trustees

 

More information and guidance can be found within the Resources section.