Diocesan Synod of Leeds

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The Diocesan Synod of Leeds is the representative decision-making assembly that shapes policy, mission, and governance for the Church of England’s Diocese of Leeds.

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Diocesan Synod of Leeds canonical 1

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Predicate Object
instanceOf diocesan synod
governing body
representative assembly
authorityOver diocesan boards and councils (within Church of England regulations)
basedOn Synodical Government Measure 1969
compositionIncludes House of Bishops of the Diocese of Leeds
House of Clergy of the Diocese of Leeds
House of Laity of the Diocese of Leeds
country England
diocese Diocese of Leeds
establishedFor Diocese of Leeds (created 2014)
linked to: Diocese of Leeds
governs parishes in the Diocese of Leeds (in matters within its competence)
hasFunction approves diocesan budget
authorises diocesan policies
considers matters referred to it by the General Synod
consults on pastoral reorganisation proposals
debates and approves diocesan strategy
elects representatives to the General Synod of the Church of England
provides a forum for consultation between bishop, clergy, and laity
receives and discusses reports from diocesan boards and councils
hasRole primary decision-making body for the Diocese of Leeds
shapes diocesan governance
shapes diocesan mission
shapes diocesan policy
language English
locatedInJurisdiction Church of England
Province of York
meetsAtLeast annually
partOf governance structures of the Church of England
religiousDenomination Church of England
reportsTo Bishop of Leeds
represents bishops of the Diocese of Leeds
clergy of the Diocese of Leeds
laity of the Diocese of Leeds
worksWith Area Bishops of the Diocese of Leeds
Bishop of Leeds
Diocesan Bishop’s Council of the Diocese of Leeds

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Diocese of Leeds governingBody Diocesan Synod of Leeds