Policies of the Diocese - Administration
Clergy Personnel Policy (2008)
The policy addresses these topics: appointments, duties and responsibilities, compensation, benefits, evaluation, conflict resolution, termination of appointments. There is also a policy (2003) on sexual misconduct.
Rectory Trust Fund Policy (2005)
Synod office policy re use of fragrances (2007)
Prepayment of CEF loans (2007)
Withholding monies from the CTF in the short term (1970)
On Allowing Parishes to Use Money from CTF (2010)
Signing legally binding agreements & contracts
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Policies of the Diocese - Safe Churches
Privacy Policy
The Diocese of Ottawa follows ten principles when handling personal information.
Each office, agency and parish of the Diocese must assign someone to serve as privacy contact, responsible for coordinating the application of the Privacy Standards Policy and for receiving any queries on privacy matters.
Screening in Faith
All clergy, staff and volunteers who come into contact with vulnerable people must be screened in a manner appropriate to the ministry or job being undertaken.
Every position, paid and volunteer, within the diocese requires a detailed position description.
Sexual Misconduct Policy (2003)
Sexual misconduct is a serious matter for the whole faith community. All allegations of sexual misconduct will be fully investigated, appropriate legal and disciplinary measures will be taken, and the healing and protection of persons and the community will be promoted.
Workplace Harassment Policy (55.46 KB pdf)
Workplace Violence Policy (54.45 KB pdf)
Policies of the Diocese - Worship
Same Gender Blessings
Church of St. John the Evangelist, Ottawa, has permission to offer a rite of blessing to same-sex couples civilly married where at least one party is baptized, utilizing the rite of blessing for civil marriages found in the Book of Occasional Celebrations, published by the Anglican Church of Canada. (2009)
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