The Annual Meeting of enrolled members of the Parish of Darlington-Bellevue will be held in the Parish Centre on Sunday 15th June 2025 at 10:30am 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.
a) The purpose of the meeting is to:
1. receive the reports presented to the meeting including:
Rector’s Report.
Warden’s Report.
Financial Report for the year ending 30 April 2025 including audited, statements of income and expenditure, a budget of anticipated income and expenditure for the ensuing financial year; and
Reports of groups conducting ministry within the Parish.
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. The annual meeting determines if it will elect one or two wardens then proceeds to their election.
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 determines the number of Councillors then elects three-quarters of the Councillors, 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.
Synod Representatives
The Rector and two lay members of the parish attend Synod, which is like the annual parliament of the church. Synod makes decisions about legislation and policy and scrutinises the activities of Diocesan bodies. The Annual Meeting elects two representatives every three years, the annual meeting is required to elect its representatives this year.
Auditor
The annual meeting elects an Auditor, Reviewer or Independent
Examiner.
3. Consider any general business that satisfies the requirements of Section 25 of the Parish Governance Statute 2016.
b) Enrolled Members
Only enrolled members can nominate or vote for the above positions or vote on any motions presented at the meeting. Every three years, enrolled memberships of the parish lapse. As of 1 May this year, we have zero enrolled members. But do not despair - from this Sunday you can RE-ENROL! This Sunday after the service you will be given an enrolment form to complete then they will also be available on the Annual Meeting table in the Parish Centre or here .
c) Nominations
Nomination Forms are available on the Annual Meeting table in the Parish Centre or here or for Synod representatives only here
Nominations close at midday Sunday 8 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 Peregrin Campbell-Osgood
d) General Business
Items of business for consideration at the meeting must be submitted in writing to The Reverend Peregrin Campbell-Osgood before noon on the 25 May.
e) Annual Report
Groups need to submit their Annual Report to The Reverend Peregrin Campbell-Osgood by the 20 May for inclusion in the Annual Report.
The Annual Report will be emailed to the people on the parish email list during the week prior to the Annual Meeting.