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SUPERINTENDENT CONFERENCE GOVERNANCE Louise Wilkins June 2012

SUPERINTENDENT CONFERENCE GOVERNANCE Louise Wilkins June 2012. GOVERNANCE SUPPORT. Complaints and Discipline. Local Complaints Officer Delegation only by Circuit Meeting Part 11 SO013 – power of suspension wider than power under Part 11

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SUPERINTENDENT CONFERENCE GOVERNANCE Louise Wilkins June 2012

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  1. SUPERINTENDENT CONFERENCEGOVERNANCE Louise WilkinsJune 2012

  2. GOVERNANCE SUPPORT

  3. Complaints and Discipline • Local Complaints Officer • Delegation only by Circuit Meeting • Part 11 • SO013 – power of suspension • wider than power under Part 11 • Safeguarding matters – refer to District Safeguarding Officer

  4. Constitutional Practice and Discipline

  5. Standing Orders • Duties of Superintendents • SO 520 • Chair of Meetings • SO 502(1)(b) – appoint deputy • Managing trusteeship • SO 510 • Charity • Church Councils • Consents Process • SO 930 • Employer Responsibilities

  6. Amendments to CPD • Replacement Projects • SO973 • Widened • Allowable expenses • Modified Circuit Constitutions • Section 58 • Reflects need for change • Manageable Meetings • Lay Chair • Proposed change SO 502 (1)(b)(i)

  7. MODEL TRUSTS • Use of Methodist Premises • Model Trust 14 • Licence up to 12 months • No Worship by Non-Christian Faith • General Powers of Managing Trustees • Model Trust 16 • 16(b) – Best price • 16(k) – Delegation – Change? • Special Disposals • Model Trust 20 • Exceptional

  8. Legal Matters • Charities Act 2011 • Addition to Standing Orders • Section 119 – best terms • Sale, Lease 7 years +, Easements • Trustee Responsibilities • Church Council / Circuit Meeting • Prudence and Duty of Care • Joint Responsibilities • Liability – contracts • Professional Advice • Charity Registration (over £100K) • No Change Anticipated

  9. Legal Matters • Property • Early Discussions • Professional Advice • Trustees for Methodist Church Purposes (TMCP) • License / Lease • Continued Methodist use / purpose? • Listed Building – Conservation Officer

  10. Legal Matters • Employment • Circuit • Precedent Contracts – Lay • Equality Act 2010 • Service Provider • Hiring of Premises • Exceptions – religion/belief/sexual orientation • Commercial Use? • Grey Area • Consistent

  11. SCHOOLS • 60+ Methodist schools • Recent changes to legislation • Conversion to academies • Shift responsibilities from Local Authority • Education Commission report – website • Superintendent encouraged to be Chair of Governors • Local Church’s role

  12. ANY QUESTIONS ?

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