Barry Atwell (Executive Officer, Resources Board/General Manager Resources)

Barry reports directly to the Resources Board and is responsible for providing policy and strategic advice as well as administrative support to the Board.  He is also accountable for the overall performance of the Resources Team as they undertake their responsibilities outlined above.  Barry has a range of other roles including Executive Officer of Epworth SA and the Property Trust and the co-ordinator of legal advice received by the Presbytery and Synod.  He also holds the statutory positions of Property Officer (UC Regulations) and Responsible Officer (SA Occupational Health Safety and Welfare Act).

Barry has access to the support of a personal assistant as he undertakes the many and varied duties required of his role.  The personal assistant is also Minute Secretary to the Resources Board.  This position is currently being undertaken by a temporary contractor and she can be contacted on 8236 4229.

An organisation chart outlining the key functions of the resources team and contact details for the Resources management team is available via the following hyperlink.

 Resource Team (76.27 kB)

The Resources Board meets every two months and works closely with the Resources Team in the development of policy and strategy to best achieve the following mandate given to the Board by the Presbytery and Synod:

To serve the Church by maximising financial and property resources available to the Presbytery and Synod for mission, and to assist the Presbytery and Synod in allocating such resources efficiently in accordance with the mission priorities of the Church.