The Committee meets at least twice. Its discussions are kept confidential.<\/p>\n
The first meeting is aimed at members getting to know one another and for the committee to elect a deputy chair. At a future meeting, the national Appointment Secretaries attend to clarify the process and answer any questions members of the Committee might have.<\/p>\n
At this meeting the Committee elects the six members to serve on the CNC of which at least three must be lay people. Only one member of the Bishop\u2019s senior staff team may be elected. After the meeting, the Archbishops\u2019 Appointments Secretary briefs the diocesan CNC representatives on the next steps.<\/p>\n
The description of the Diocese and the Statement of Needs prepared by the Vacancy in See Committee are considered by the Crown Nominations Committee (CNC) together with feedback from the Appointment Secretaries on the consultation process and information about the needs of the national church. The CNC normally meets twice, and on the second occasion interviews potential candidates.<\/p>\n