Parochial Church Councils (Powers) Measure 1956
12After 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.”