Co-option of Member to The Governing Body
The arrangements for making co-options to the Governing Body of the Church in Wales have changed and responses to be considered for co-option are invited.
Background information on these changes, including categories of co-option and arrangements for elections, can be found within the co-option proposal form (please see below).
Some of the co-options are to be elected by the Governing Body itself.
If you are willing to be considered for election to be elected as a co-opted member of the Governing Body please complete this form. The form includes space for potential co-optees to provide details and biographical details about themselves. Further information about completing this form, together with information about the Governing Body and the commitment required as a member, can also be found here.
Co-option requirements for 2026
The following co-opted vacancy will be elected by the Governing Body for the beginning of the 2026-2028 triennium:
- One lay person under the age of 30; (vacancy).
How to submit the form
Please send completed forms to John Richfield, johnrichfield@churchinwales.org.uk not later than noon on Friday 13 February 2026.
If you have any questions please contact John Richfield as above.
Process and timeline for managing co-options
This is the timeline which sets out the process for managing the vacancy co-option arrangements.
- 13 February - Noon – Deadline for presentation of eligible candidates for election (whether by nomination or self-nomination).
- 16-24 February – elections conducted via email.