Cathedrals Measure 1999

29 Procedure for revision of constitution

(1) In the case of a revision of the constitution, the Council shall prepare a draft of the instrument and—

(a) publish in one or more publications circulating in the diocese to the cathedral of which the draft instrument relates, and

(b) display in a prominent position in or in the vicinity of the cathedral,

a notice of the preparation of the draft instrument setting out its objects and specifying the place in the diocese where copies thereof may be inspected and stating that the Council will consider any written representations with respect to the draft instrument made before such date as may be so specified, being a date not less than four weeks after the date of the publication or displaying of the notice.

(2) The Council shall also send a copy of the draft instrument to the Secretary-General of the General Synod.

(3) After the expiration of the period during which representations with respect to the draft instrument may be made under subsection (1) above the Council, having considered any representations duly made to it under this section, may, whether as a result of such representations or otherwise, amend the draft instrument as it thinks expedient.