Our policies protect our diocese. Our Major Policies must be read by all our clergy, lay employees and volunteers. Signed acknowledgement of these Major Policies and commitment to act in accordance with them is also required. Upon reading the Major Policies, download the appropriate acknowledgement form at the bottom of this page. Policies of the diocese are promulgated pursuant to Canon 10.1 and Canon 10.2. Policies are designed to protect our diocese, to make our communal life easier, and to help order our work together.
Applying for Parish Relief Funds
Car Rental Flowchart
Car Rental Policy
Collections Handling
Creating a Parish Profile
Diocesan Travel Reimbursement
Guidelines for Interviewing Clergy
Honorifics – Retention of Titles
Human Resources Policy
Information Security Policy
Leaving Parish Ministry Upon Retirement (or movement to a new parish)
Parking on Parish Property
Powers of Attorney and Representation Agreements
Privacy Policy
Respectful Conduct Policy
Social Media Policy
Supply Compensation for Priests
Acknowledgement Forms:
Upon reading the policies sign the appropriate acknowledgement form below and send it to safechurch@bc.anglican.ca Download the appropriate form below, sign that you've read the policy, and have it witnessed by your parish's Safe Church Liaison, Incumbent, Warden, Administrator or Parish Council member. Signed copies (either electronic or hard) are kept securely in the synod office according to the standards set out in PIPA and our own privacy policy.
A-1 Policy Acknowledgement Form for Clergy, all employees, Wardens, Treasurers, and Lay Ministers
A-2 Respectful Conduct Policy Acknowledgement for all other volunteers