Safeguarding Committee

The Safeguarding Committee deals with all matters related to Safeguarding including the appointment and administration of the Presbytery Safeguarding Panel. The membership of the Safeguarding Panel includes the Moderator of Presbytery (Convener), the immediately previous Moderator of Presbytery, Presbytery Clerk, the Superintendence Convener, any Youth Minister, and the Presbytery…

Business Committee

The Business Committee meets approximately 2 weeks prior to Presbytery meetings and as required. Agenda SettingOrder of Business SO:22 - Order of Business is set by the Clerk in consultation with the Business Committee.Communications & MediaIt has oversight of all communications including Newsletter, Website and Social Media.Meetings & ConferencesIt is responsible for preparation…

Superintendence

The role of Superintendence is to: Coordinate and organise implementation of Act I, 2011 anent Local Church Review. Deal with all matters related to Discipline in accordance with the Discipline Act (Act 1 2019 as amended).Deal with Complaints about a minister, deacon or office bearer referred by the Presbytery Clerk, as described on the Church’s Complaints website page…

Presbytery Mission Planning

The PMP does not belong to the Team, but is owned by the Presbytery, and its implementation remains a shared responsibility of every KS, congregation, and those in our various forms of ministry. Key areas of work are: To further the implementation of the PMPs of the constituent Presbyteries that have united into CEÌ To encourage local teams as they implement the PMP within their spheres,…

Finance Committee

The remit of the Finance Committee includes the following:Providing guidelines for treasurers to ensure a smooth and effective transition from nine separate presbyteries into one, with a mechanism for the transfer of funds, and control of these.Oversight of merging separate presbytery accounts into one.Exercising oversight of Presbytery’s finance.Applying powers granted by the Office of the…

Land and Property Committee

The remit of the Land and Property Committee is: To work at all times in co-operation with the Buildings Officer or Officers. To be a resource to congregations seeking advice and guidance on property matters in conjunction with the General Trustees and relevant Assembly bodies To encourage and support congregations who are working towards creating 'the right space in the right…

Ministry and Mission Committee

The Ministry and Mission Committee seeks to shape and then implement the instructions, policies, priorities and strategic objectives of the General Assembly relating to Mission and Ministry. It works within the Presbytery to achieve a collaborative approach with the purpose of nurturing the people of the Church in their witness, worship and service.The work of the committee falls into three…