The General Synod of Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui () exercises the metropolitical authority of the

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. It is a

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which governs the Province and has the final authority in all matters affecting life, order and canonical discipline of the Church. Its chairperson is the

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.Constitution of the Province

Composition

The General Synod is composed of: * the House of Bishops which shall consist of the

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s, Missionary Diocesan Bishop and

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s; * the House of Clergy which shall consist of six members from and elected by each

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; and one member from the Missionary Area of Macau; and * the House of Laity which shall consist of fifteen

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delegates from and elected by each Diocese of the Province, and two lay delegates from and elected by the Missionary Area of Macau.

Recent Actions

The 4th General Synod of Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui at its meeting on 15 October 2007 adopted a resolution. It is resolved that the Anglican Church in

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and

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supports the recommendations contained in the

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so as to safeguard the unity of the

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