Pontypridd Ministry Area
Electoral Roll
The Church is the gathered people of God, it is also an earthly organisation.
Just like every other organisation, we need to make decisions and changes collectively, and the fairest way we can do that is by the members of the church taking a vote.
The Electoral Roll is a list made up of the names of of the lay people (not serving or retired Vicars) of Ministry Area, who are aged 16 and over, and who fill the conditions listed below. They are the 'formal' members of the church and they have the right to vote of issues that effect the church, and they are also eligible to become part of the church's leadership team.
Just like every other organisation, we need to make decisions and changes collectively, and the fairest way we can do that is by the members of the church taking a vote.
The Electoral Roll is a list made up of the names of of the lay people (not serving or retired Vicars) of Ministry Area, who are aged 16 and over, and who fill the conditions listed below. They are the 'formal' members of the church and they have the right to vote of issues that effect the church, and they are also eligible to become part of the church's leadership team.
REQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THE ELECTORAL ROLL
Why does my name need to be on it?
Because only those whose names are on the Electoral Roll can:
What are the Conditions?
“That I am qualified according to the provisions of Section 4(2) of Chapter IVC of Volume I of the Constitution of the Church in Wales.”
This means:
(b) is resident in the parish, or, if not so resident, has habitually attended public worship in that parish during a period of six months prior to enrolment;
(c) has signed a form of application for enrolment; and
(d) does not have his or her name entered on the Roll of another Parish in Wales, save with the consent of the Ministry Area
Council (M.A.C.) or Parochial Church Councils P.C.C.) of both parishes.
How do I go about adding my name to the Roll?
Complete, sign and date the form (see link below), then return it to the Vicar or M.A.C. Secretary.
What then?
A list of the names on the Electoral Roll will be collated into a list, which is available for inspection prior to the Vestry Meeting each year. If you join the Electoral Roll after the Annual Vestry Meeting, your application is presented to the M.A.C.
If at any time you want your name removed, all you have to do is to notify your Vicar or M.A.C. Secretary in writing that it is removed.
Because only those whose names are on the Electoral Roll can:
- stand for election to, and vote for, the Ministry Area Council;
- be eligible to be a Ministry Area warden and vote for the People’s Warden;
- vote for representatives on the Area Deanery Conference and the Diocesan Conference.
What are the Conditions?
“That I am qualified according to the provisions of Section 4(2) of Chapter IVC of Volume I of the Constitution of the Church in Wales.”
This means:
- A lay person who is over sixteen years of age shall be entitled to have his or her name entered on the Roll if he or she:
(b) is resident in the parish, or, if not so resident, has habitually attended public worship in that parish during a period of six months prior to enrolment;
(c) has signed a form of application for enrolment; and
(d) does not have his or her name entered on the Roll of another Parish in Wales, save with the consent of the Ministry Area
Council (M.A.C.) or Parochial Church Councils P.C.C.) of both parishes.
How do I go about adding my name to the Roll?
Complete, sign and date the form (see link below), then return it to the Vicar or M.A.C. Secretary.
What then?
A list of the names on the Electoral Roll will be collated into a list, which is available for inspection prior to the Vestry Meeting each year. If you join the Electoral Roll after the Annual Vestry Meeting, your application is presented to the M.A.C.
If at any time you want your name removed, all you have to do is to notify your Vicar or M.A.C. Secretary in writing that it is removed.
Every five years, a new roll is prepared, which means you will need to re-apply.
Data Protection
The information on this form will be held on the electoral roll of the parish in accordance with Chapter IV C of the Constitution of the Church in Wales and the Ministry Area’s Electoral Roll Privacy Notice (which is either available in church or on request from the M.A. office or Vicar).
The information on this form will be held on the electoral roll of the parish in accordance with Chapter IV C of the Constitution of the Church in Wales and the Ministry Area’s Electoral Roll Privacy Notice (which is either available in church or on request from the M.A. office or Vicar).
If you wish to join our Electoral Roll, please download the Enrolment Application Form and return it to your Vicar.
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