GS 2025 Article 186 – GS 2022 Finances
1. Material
- 1.1 Report re GS 2022 cover letter (Guelph (Emmanuel)) (8.2.1.1).
- 1.2 Financial Report GS 2022 (Guelph (Emmanuel)) (8.2.1.2).
- 1.3 Audit [Review] Report re GS 2022 (Guelph (Living Word)) (8.2.1.3).
- 1.4 Calgary letter re GS 2022 (8.3.1.2).
2. Admissibility
- 2.1 The reports were declared admissible.
- Grounds: They were mandated by a general synod and were received on time,
- 2.2 The letter from Calgary was declared admissible.
- Grounds: It pertains to the above reports and was received on time.
3. Observations
- 3.1 The Guelph (Emmanuel) CanRC submitted a financial report for GS 2022, which included revenue and expenditures shared between RSW and RSE, in accordance with synod decisions.
- 3.2 A review of these financial records was performed by members of Guelph (Living Word), who confirmed that the books appeared to be in good order and followed the guidelines laid out in the Acts of GS 2022.
- 3.3 Calgary submitted a letter of appreciation for the financial work of GS 2022.
- 3.4 A cover letter from Guelph (Emmanuel) accompanied the financial report and review, submitted as per the mandate from GS 2022.
- 3.5 The financial documents are included in Appendix 22.
4. Considerations
- 4.1 The financial responsibilities for GS 2022 were carried out in a diligent, transparent, and cooperative manner.
- 4.2 The review provides confidence that the funds were handled appropriately.
- 4.3 It is fitting for Synod to recognize the service of the churches and members involved.
5. Recommendations
That Synod decide:
- 5.1 To receive the financial report and review of Synod 2022 with thankfulness and to include these materials in the Acts of GS 2025 (see Appendix 22).
- 5.2 To thank the Guelph (Emmanuel) CanRC for its financial administration and submission of the report.
- 5.3 To thank the Guelph (Living Word) CanRC for conducting the review.
- 5.4. To note with appreciation the letter of appreciation from the Calgary CanRC.