There are a number of documents which bind the Uniting Church in Australia, including the Queensland Synod and its various parts:
Uniting Church in Australia Governing Rules
- Constitution and Regulations 2018 (Updated Aug 2019)
- Basis of Union 1992
- Code of Ethics and Ministry Practice
- Manual for Meetings
- Alternate Regulations for Korean Congregations (refer page 231 of the attached file)
Queensland Synod Governing Rules
Charters
The following Synod governing bodies are constituted by charters approved by the Synod Standing Committee:
- Audit and Risk Committee Charter
- Remuneration and Nomination Committee Charter
- Board for Christian Formation Charter
- Finance, Investment and Property Board Charter
- Uniting Education Schools and Colleges Charter
- Mission Collaboration and Coordination Committee Charter
- Synod Chaplaincy Commission Charter
- Multi-Cross Cultural Reference Group Charter
- Synod Reception of Ministers Committee Charter
Risk Appetite Statement
The determination of Uniting Church in Australia, Queensland Synod’s risk appetite for each material risk is an essential part of the Enterprise Risk Management Framework of the organisation. Its purpose is to provide risk boundaries within which the Synod has freedom to operate, in order to pursue the achievement of its objectives.