SCHEDULES
SCHEDULE 2Church Representation Rules: consequential amendments
12Parochial Church Councils (Powers) Measure 1956
After section 8 insert—
8AVacancy in office: bishop to give directions
1
This section applies where—
a
an office in a parish is vacant, and
b
no express provision for filling the vacancy is made by or under a Measure or Canon.
2
The bishop of the diocese in which the parish is situated must give directions for the discharge of the functions of the holder of the office.