Governance at
St Peter’s Cathedral
Parishes in the Diocese of Adelaide are governed by a document of the Synod - the overall governing body for the Anglican Church in the Diocese of Adelaide - called the Parochial Administration Ordinance. This describes the roles and responsibilities of the clergy and other officers, as well as establishing committee and reporting structures.
The Cathedral has an additional document of Synod, the Cathedral Ordinance, which takes into account the unique character of the Cathedral in the life of the Diocese and the wider community.
Cathedral Council
The management of Cathedral property and the administration of the affairs of the Cathedral and the congregation is vested in the Cathedral Council. It is also responsible for the management of the financial affairs of the Cathedral.
Chair - The Dean
Deputy Chair of Council - vacant
Chair, Executive Committee - The Dean
Chair, Finance Committee - Kevin Stracey
Chair, Conservation Committee - Gerald Lipman
Secretary - Peter Burdon
Treasurer - Kevin Stracey
Assistant Treasurer - Penny Bowen
Council Officers
Cathedral Council has one standing committee, the Executive Committee, comprising the Dean, Wardens, Deputy Chair of Council (if any) and one other member of Council which carries on the business of the Council and executes its directions.
Council may establish other committees, presently including the following:
Finance Committee
Conservation Committee
Working Parties/Advisory Bodies
Council Committees
Synod is the major governance body within each Diocese of the Anglican Church of Australia. It meets at least annually, or more often if required. The Cathedral is represented on Synod by the licensed clergy and 5 lay members elected every three years by the Vestry.
Synod Representatives
The Nomination Committee meets in the event of a vacancy in the office of Dean. It includes representatives of the Diocese and 3 lay members elected annually by the Vestry.