The Archbishop’s Committee for Portraits, Plaques and Photographs

Terms of Reference

1. To be responsible to the Standing Committee for the safekeeping and appropriate display of portraits and insignia of Archbishops of Sydney. At its meeting on 19 November 2018, the Committee agreed to expand its purpose and terms of reference to encompass Deans and other key clergy in the life of the Diocese in addition to Archbishops.　

2. To ensure that portraits are commissioned as required.

3. To ensure that memorial plaques are erected in St Andrew’s Cathedral to commemorate the life and ministry of Archbishops of Sydney. 　

Members

4. Consisting of the Executive Officer to the Endowment of the See Corporation (Chair), 2 members appointed by the Standing Committee triennially and 2 members appointed by the Chapter of St Andrew’s Cathedral triennially.　

5. A member ceases to hold office if any of the circumstances set out in rule 7.1(2)(a) of the Schedule to the Synod Elections Ordinance 2000 arises.

6. Current members are –　

     The Executive Officer of the EOSC (Chair)
Archdeacon Simon Flinders

     Chapter appointees Standing Committee appointees
     Canon Christopher Allan Mrs Amanda Garlato
     Dr John Scott Dr Robert Tong AM

Chair

7. The Committee is to elect a chair from among its members, who is to hold office until the first Standing Committee meeting after the first session of each Synod.

Quorum

8. 2 members (Meetings (Quorum, Attendance and Resolutions) Ordinance 2007), including at least one Standing Committee member.

Administrative Arrangements

9. SDS provides staff and services, the Diocesan Secretary arranges the secretarial work for the Committee and the costs are met by the Synod.

Retirement

10. The appointed members shall retire at the first meeting of the Standing Committee following the second ordinary session of each Synod.

11. A retiring member is eligible for re-election and remains a member until his or her successor is appointed.

_{Current as at 30 October 2023}