The Vacancy-in-See Committee is a permanent committee of the Diocesan Synod, with both elected and ex-officio members. The role of the Vacancy-in-See Committee is to be part of the appointment process if/when a vacancy for the post of Diocesan Bishop arises. The current Committee took office on 1 January 2022 and will remain in post until 31 December 2024.
Ex-officio Members
- The Suffragan Bishop - The Bishop of Dorking
- The Dean (Acting Dean - Ven Stuart Beake)
- The Archdeacon of Surrey
- The Archdeacon of Dorking
- Chair of the House of Clergy
- Chair of the House of Laity
General Synod Clergy
- Revd Canon Esther Prior
- Revd Jo Winn-Smith
- Revd Mark Wallace
- Revd Barnaby Perkins
General Synod Laity
- Mrs Ruth Allan
- Canon Peter Bruinvels
- Mrs Carolyn Graham
- Mr Stephen Hofmeyr
Elected Clergy Members
- Revd Canon Dr Peter Harwood
- Revd Nick Williams (Chair)
Elected Lay Members
- Mr Nick Hands-Clarke
- Mr Clement Jones
- Mr Paul Kahn
Nominated Clergy Members
- Revd Chris Beecroft
Nominated Lay Members
- Mrs Claire Napier
- Secretary