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A170

THE ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA
GENERAL SYNOD 2023
RESOLUTION

Resolution Number: A170

Subject: Continuing Education Plan

Moved By:

Seconded By:

Be it resolved that this General Synod:

Confirm the amendments to the General Synod Pension and Benefits plans approved by the Council of General Synod as attached to this resolution.

Source: Pension Committee

Submitted By: Pension Committee

Does this motion contain within it any financial implications?

No

If yes, has the General Synod Expenditures Committee considered the implications?

Yes No

EXPLANATORY NOTE/BACKGROUND

Confirmation of amendments previously approved by the Council of General Synod.

Pursuant to Canon VIII section 4(b), the Pension Committee is empowered to adopt and amend regulations regarding the pension and benefits plans that it administers, subject to the approval of the Council of General Synod. All such regulations must be confirmed by the General Synod at its next session in order to remain in effect. These amendments were duly adopted by the Pension Committee and ratified by the Council of General Synod during the last triennium. They are presented for confirmation by the General Synod as required by the canon referred to above.

PROCEDURE FOR ADOPTION

(G)

In the normal course, an ordinary motion must be passed by a majority of the members of General Synod present and voting together.

Six members of General Synod may, prior to the question being put, require a vote by Orders, with a majority of each Order being necessary to pass.

If a question passes on a Vote by Orders, any six members (two from each of three different dioceses) may immediately before the next item of business require a vote to be taken by dioceses. A motion passes if a majority (or a tie) of dioceses vote in favour.

Source: Sections 4 and 5 of the Declaration of Principles and sections 18, 19 and 20 of the Rules of Order and Procedure.

CONTINUING EDUCATION PLAN RESOLUTIONS
APPROVED BY THE COUNCIL OF GENERAL SYNOD DURING THE QUADRENNIUM (2019 – 2023)

Resolution – Continuing Education Plan – Canon XII

May 2021

Moved by: Canon Hugh Mackenzie
Seconded by: Ms. Margaret Jenniex

Be it resolved that The Council of General Synod approve the recommendation of the Pension Committee to approve the changes to Canon XII and Regulations, as attached to the report in Appendix C, effective January 1, 2021.

ADOPTED #CoGS 007-05-21

See A170 – Pension Committee May 2021 Appendix C.

Resolution – Continuing Education Plan – Canon XXII

March 2023

Moved by: The Rt. Rev. Joey Royal
Seconded by: Mr. Scott Wicks-Potter

Be it resolved that The Council of General Synod approves the recommendation of the Pension Committee to make amendment to Regulation 3 of Canon XII attached to this report in Appendix 3 effective January 1, 2023.

Rationale: This amendment is in view of the increased bonus for use to 10% for 2023.

ADOPTED #CoGS XXX-03-23

See A170 – Pension Committee March 2023 Appendix 3.

Resolution A170