Governance

Use the links at left to navigate the various governing bodies and documents of the Diocese of Virginia.

The Constitution & Canons are the documents by which we govern ourselves.

The Annual Council is the main governing body of the Diocese of Virginia.

The Executive Board meets to conduct Council business in between sessions of Council. The Board consists of one lay or clergy representative elected from each region.

The Standing Committee is the council of advice to the bishop. 

General Convention is the triennial governing meeting of the Episcopal Church.

The Deans & Presidents are clergy and lay representatives of each Region.