The Council of the Diocese (Bishop in Council) is set up under the ‘Council of the Diocese Act’. Its role is to advise the Bishop in temporal matters and on any other matters such as mission and ministry as the Bishop chooses.

Various enactments of the Synod may require the Bishop to seek the Bishop in Council’s assent before he can act. With effect of 2023 it’s membership will consist of two laity and two clergy elected from Synod and members ex officio.

Members of Bishop in Council

EX OFFICIO

  • The Bishop The Right Reverend Clarence E Bester
  • The Dean The Very Reverend Ken A Goodger
  • The Archdeacon The Ven Neil Hicks
  • The Chancellor The Honourable Justice Clyde E Croft
  • The Advocate  and Chair of Committees Ms Rachel Ellyard
  • The Registrar Mrs Julie Torpey
  • The Treasurer Mr Norman V Kenny

CLERGY

  • The Reverend Canon Alan Kelb – Term ends 2023
  • The Reverend Canon Scott Jessup – Term ends 2023
  • The Reverend David Still – Term ends 2023

LAITY

  • Mr John Gilson – Term ends 2023
  • Ms Helen Gilbert – Term ends 2023

BISHOPS APPOINTMENTS

  • Ms Mary Pearson – Term ends 2023
  • Ms Molly Craig – Term ends 2023
  • Ven Catie Inches-Ogden – Term ends 2023
  • Mr David Martin – Term ends 2023