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.