Diocesan Statutes and Handbooks

Shortcut to the Diocese of Dunedin Standing Orders, Standing Resolutions and Statues via the Contents page

(clicking (Ctrl + Click) on the name of each document will take you to directly to the online version, or you can access below. A key (explanation) of information contained in the footer of each document is included on pages 5 to 6 of the contents section)

How do I get a paper copy?

Members of Synod who would like a replacement copy of the Statutes please contact the registrar via this link: Request for Hard copy of Statutes, indicating if you want an A5 (smaller version currently used or a larger (A4) version. 

Other requests for hard copies can be made through the link above. We would appreciate a suggested minimum $10 donation to cover some of the cost of printing and postage – please let us know in your email message if this cost is a barrier to you. If paying on line, please deposit in the Diocese of Dunedin account: 06 06901 0015680 00, with the reference “Statute Donation”

STANDING ORDERS (2017)

STANDING RESOLUTIONS OF SYNOD 2020

 

STATUTE NO: 1. The Diocesan Synod and Diocesan Council Amendment Statute 2019
  3. The Parishes, Regional Deaneries and Local Churches Amendment Statute 2019
  4. The Appointment and Licensing of Clergy Amendment Statute 2019
  5. The Cathedral Statute, 2013
  6. The General Synod Representatives Statute, 1907 (2004)
  7. The Vicar-General Statute,1993
  8. The Diocesan Office Statute 1935 (2006)
  9. The Insurance Board Statute 1939 (2006)
  10. The General Church Fund Statute 1948
  11. The Home Mission Fund Statute, 2019
  12. The Diocesan Central Fund Statute, 1948 (1985)
  13. The New Century Fund Statute, 1951 (1987)
  14. The Finance Statute 1985 (2016)
  15. The Clergy Benevolent Fund Statute 1988 (2006)
  17. The Diocesan Institutions Statute, 1918 (2006)
     

 

     
  17. The Diocesan Institutions Statute, 1918 (2006)
  18. The Social Service Board Statute, 1958 (2006)
  19. The Selwyn College Statute, 2009
  20. The St. Hilda’s Collegiate School Statute 1980
  22. The Cemeteries Statute of 1902 (2006)
  23. The Diocesan Standing Orders and Statutes Authoritative Records Statute, 1928
  24. The Verification of Statutes Statute. 1928 (2006)
  25. The Appointment of Trustees Act, 1880
  26. The Dunedin Diocesan Trust Board Statute 2019
  27. The Stipend and Allowances Statute 1972 (1993)
  31. The Standing Resolutions of Synod Statute 1985
  36. The Lay Ministries in Faith Communities Amendment Statute 2019
  37. The Diocesan Foundation Statute, 2005
  38. The Members of Boards and Committees Amendment Statute 2019
  39. The Official Version of Diocesan Documents Statute, 2019

 

Diocesan Handbook, Codes of Conduct, Synod Book

See the drop box below, or follow the links

Diocesan Handbook

Section A: Ministry
Section B: Mission
Section C: Christian Initiation
Section D: Services
Section E: Care of the Ordained
Section F: Licensed Ministries
Section G: Parish Matters

Other Guidelines

Church Warden’s Handbook
Code of Pastoral Practise
Guidelines to Best Practice
Synod Handbook