Policy:  Canons Adoption

 

 

Approval Date:  Dec 14th, 2004

 

 

Effective Date: Dec 14th, 2004

Required Revision Date: Dec 14, 2008

 

 

Approval Authority:  Vestry

 

Purpose

 

The purpose of this policy is to affirm the adoption of the Anglican Church Act, 2003 and the Canons and Constitutions and Policies of the Diocese of Fredericton as foundational to the governance of St. James The Less.

 

 

Scope

 

This policy applies to all members of St. James The Less.

 

 

Policy Statement

 

Members of St. James The Less recognize the authority and governance of the Anglican Church Act, 2003 and the Canons and Constitutions and Policies of the Diocese of Fredericton.

 

Members of St. James The Less adopt and comply with the Anglican Church Act, 2003 and the Canons and Constitutions and Policies of the Diocese of Fredericton in matters of church governance; except where these are applied in apparent conflict with the orthodox interpretation of scripture.

 

Members of St. James The Less will communicate concerns and open dialogue in relation to the application of the Anglican Church Act, 2003, the Canons and Constitution, and Policies, of the Diocese of Fredericton through appropriate channels, where concerns arise.

 

 

Appendices

 

Anglican Church Act, 2003

Canons and Constitutions and Policies of the Diocese of Fredericton