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It is the duty of the Council to further and support the spiritual, pastoral, evangelistic, educational, social and ecumenical work of the Cathedral, reviewing and advising upon the direction and oversight of that work by the Chapter.

In particular, Council considers proposals submitted by the Chapter in connection with the general direction and mission of the Cathedral, and gives advice on these to Chapter; receives and considers the annual budget, and the annual report and audited accounts; and considers proposals submitted by the Chapter regarding revisions to the Cathedral's constitution and statutes.

The Council can request reports from the Chapter on any matter concerning the Cathedral, and can give its opinion on any such matter. It can also draw any matter to the attention of the Visitor or the Church Commissioners.

The membership of the Council

Position Term of office
Liz Sergeant Chairman 2007 - 2011
The Very Reverend Jeffrey John Dean of St Albans ex officio
The Venerable Jonathan Smith The Archdeacon of St Albans ex officio
The Revd Canon Richard Watson Chapter 2011 - 2015
Canon Christopher Stratton Chapter 2011 - 2015
Philip Waller CBE Chapter 2009 - 2013
The Revd Canon Christopher Dent College of Canons 2007 - 2011
Vacancy College of Canons 2008 - 2012
Pam Martin Elected Lay Member 2011 - 2015
Margaret Stratton Elected Lay Member 2008 - 2012
Hamish Thompson Elected Lay Member 2009 - 2013
Edward Hackford Elected Lay Member 2010 - 2014
Penelope Wrong Bishop's Council (Archdeaconry of Hertford) 2008 - 2012
The Revd Diana Sanders
Bishop's Council (Archdeaconry of Bedford) 2009 - 2013
Hon Alderman Brian Peyton Mayor's representative 2008 - 2012
Michael Elliot Churches Together in St Albans 2009 - 2013
Fr Brian Reynolds Ecumenical Chaplain 2010 - 2014
Cllr Melvyn Teare Cathedral Council Appointee 2007 - 2011
The Hon Richard Pleydell-Bouverie Cathedral Council Appointee 2010 - 2014
The Rt Revd Alan Smith Bishop of St Albans in attendance
Justin Cross Cathedral Administrator and Clerk to the Chapter in attendance