Equal Representation of Women

Movers Goldsworthy, K.

That this General Synod in responding to ACC Resolution 13.31 requesting member churches to work towards the goal of equal representation of women in decision making at all levels:
a) recognises and celebrates the giftedness of women and the multitude of ministries in which they participate;
b) requests Standing Committee of General Synod to apply the principle of equal representation of women in its appointments to Commissions, Task Forces, and Working Groups wherever legislatively and practically possible and to report progress to ACC14 in 2009; and
c) encourages each diocese to adopt this principle in elections and appointments and report progress to General Synod Standing Committee by the end of 2008.

Archdeacon Kay Goldsworthy moved, Mrs Audrey Mills seconding, 24 Oct 07

Resolution year: 2007
Resolution number: 85/07