Governance
The Diocesan Synod
This is the highest governing board of the diocese. With a membership made up of around 150 representatives (all clergy and 2 laity from each parish) it is split into three Houses - Bishop, Clergy and Laity. The ordinary sessions are held once every three years.
The Standing Committee of the Synod
The Synod elects from its delegates members who together with heads of departments and institutions form the Standing Committee of Synod. It offers oversight to the management of the diocese. It also appoints members to various boards (Board of Trustees, Boards of Directors, etc.) and committees of the diocese (Evangelism Committee, Finance Committee, Development Committee, Health and Education Committee, Land and Environment Committee, Deanery Advisory Committee, and Children’s Affairs Committee).
The Bishop
As an episcopal ministry, the Bishop leads in the day-to-day operations of the diocese assisted by the Standing Committee which he chairs.
The Parish Church Council
The parish is governed by the Parish Church Council (PCC) made up of members from local churches of the parish. They assist the parish priest in managing the affairs of the parish.
The Local Church Council
Every congregation or local church is governed by the Local Church Council which manages its day-to-day services.
The Deanery Council
The diocese has also another governing level, the deaneries, which are advisory by nature and assist in unifying the diocese in their delivery of convenient pastoral services. The deanery is led by Rural or Area Dean.