Deanery Synods
Each Deanery has a Deanery Synod, overseen by the Rural Dean and Lay Chair.
This draws together the thoughts of the Church's life in the Deanery and is asked to consider matters referred to it from the Diocesan Synod and General Synod. It is also a mechanism for where the thoughts of the parish are initially heard beyond the PCC.
The rules and guidelines governing Deanery Synods are outlined in Section 3 of the Church Representation Rules. Follow ths link to the national Church of England website to see them.