To recommend amendments of the Job Description to the Diocesan Leadership Council. To recommend salary and budget adjustments to the Administration and Finance Board. To encourage the ongoing spiritual formation of the Chaplain through spiritual direction, retreats and continuing education. To organize the Rite of Commissioning for a new Chaplain. One member of the clergy should be included.
Term is three years.
Appointment of members and Chair are to be made by the Bishop with consideration of recommendations from the Chaplain. Members of the Diocesan Finance and Administration Board, the Diocesan Leadership Council, UVic Student Services, the Interfaith Chaplaincy Team and the Holy Cross Parish Pastoral Team are not eligible for appointment to this committee in order to avoid the conflict of dual roles. Regular meetings to take place twice yearly, called by the Chair. Additional meetings may be called at the request of the Chaplain, the Chair, or the Bishop of Victoria.