DUTIES OF CHURCHWARDENS

1.To keep proper records, including terrier of lands and inventory of articles belonging to the Church.

2.To keep a log book of alterations, additions and repairs.

3.To inspect the fabric and produce an annual fabric report.

4.To deliver the fabric report to the Annual Church Meeting and report any works required after a Quinquennial inspection.

5.To provide answers to the Articles of Enquiry and complete the annual returns for presentation at the Archdeacon?s Visitation.

6.To present any matters which they think ought to be brought to the Bishop?s attention.

7.To recruit, train and manage sidesmen and, in conjunction with the sidesmen, to care for the safety, warmth and wellbeing of the congregation.

8.To maintain order and decency in the churchyard.

9.To be responsible for the cleanliness and overall appearance of the church and everything used, or worn, in it.

10.In conjunction with the sidesmen to take, count, and lock away or hand over to the Treasurer collections in the church.

11.To attend meetings of the PCC, Church Committee and the Church Standing Committee.

12.To act as Treasurer if the PCC fails to appoint another of its members to this office.

13.To ensure that the PCC meets its financial obligations.

14.To collaborate and co-operate with the incumbent in carrying out all the above duties and enable the incumbent to carry out his/her specific duties.

15.To have a duty of care towards the incumbent.



Peter Capel-Cure – 01423-771179
Joyce Kirby – 01423-771764



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