SCHEDULES

C1C2F1SCHEDULE 3 Church Representation Rules

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PART 3Deanery synods

Scheme for representation for mission initiatives

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1

Where a bishop's mission order is in force, a diocesan synod must, at the direction of the bishop or bishops who made the order, make a scheme to provide for the representation on a deanery synod of such of the persons to whom the order relates as are specified in or under the scheme.

2

The Code of Practice under section 84 of the Mission and Pastoral Measure 2011 (mission initiatives) must include guidance as to the exercise of functions under this Rule.

3

The bishop or bishops, in giving a direction under paragraph (1), and the diocesan synod, in making a scheme under this Rule, must have regard to—

a

the need to make due provision for the representation of the worshipping community involved in the mission initiative,

b

the governance of the initiative (which may, for example, take the form of a charitable body of some kind), and

c

the guidance referred to in paragraph (2).

4

A scheme under this Rule must include provision for determining the deanery synod or synods to which it applies.