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Local Chaplaincy Committee

A Local Chaplaincy Committee (LCC) is an advisory body to the principal of a school for the development and implementation of the school chaplaincy program. This committee should meet at least once a term and more often if needed.

Membership of the LCC includes at least:

• the principal or where appropriate, an authorised delegate
• the chaplain
• a nominated delegate of the Accredited Employing Authority (AEA), if paid chaplain
• a religious leader representative of the school community (or delegates as nominated in writing by the religious leaders) or a local community leader (if volunteer chaplain)
• a parent representative from the school community nominated by the Parents and Citizens Association
• a student representative/s of the school, if considered appropriate by the school principal.

The LCC should be representative of the diversity of religious, faith and non-religious beliefs in the school community and should understand the cultural and religious customs and needs of the individuals and groups within the school and the range of support services that are currently available and/or required.

The LCC nominates the AEA when a paid chaplain is to be engaged.

The LCC nominates a suitable person, accredited by an appropriate local leader, when a volunteer chaplain is to be engaged.

The LCC assists with:

• collaborative planning and communication about the
• chaplaincy service
• monitoring provision of the program of chaplaincy service
• identification and resolution of issues regarding the chaplaincy service
• provision of guidance and support to the chaplain.

The purpose of LCC meetings includes but is not limited to:

• operational management and coordination of the chaplaincy service at the school level
• reporting on the progress and outcomes
• monitoring and reviewing the chaplaincy workplan
• identification and management of issues and requirements for chaplaincy services
• fundraising opportunities
• forward planning.
  

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