This committee is described by Canon 18  Diocesan Standing Committees and Boards

1. The Doctrine and Worship Committee shall be composed of the Bishop, the Chancellor, the Vice-Chancellor, the Dean, four clergy and six lay persons. The Director of Administration shall be a non-voting member of the Committee.

2. The Director of Administration shall be the secretary.

3. It shall be the duty of the committee to:

(a) Study the financial needs and resources of the Diocese
(b) After consultation with Diocesan Officers and the various boards and committees of the Synod, to prepare a proposed budget showing estimated receipts and expenditures for the ensuing year, and submit such proposed budget to the Diocesan Council by a date determined by Council.

4. When approved by the Diocesan Council, or approved as amended, such budget shall constitute the budget for the ensuing year and shall be the basis for calculating the share of the Diocesan expenses to be contributed by each parish. The formula for calculating the share of each parish shall be as determined by Diocesan Council.

5. The Committee shall inform the Diocese of the work of the Church as approved in the Diocesan budget, and its financial needs.

6. The committee shall be responsible for financial development programs in the Diocese, and make available related educational and consultative resources to parishes.

7. The Committee shall recommend to Diocesan Council minimum standards for compensation of the clergy and other employees.

This committee may be contacted through the Synod Office.