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Cathedrals Measure 2021

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31Revision of constitution and statutes

(1)The Chapter of each cathedral may, with the consent of the bishop and of the Church Commissioners, make such amendments to the constitution or statutes as are consistent with this Measure.

(2)The power under subsection (1) may be exercised so as to replace (either as a whole or in part) the constitution or statutes.

(3)Amendments which would, if the Chapter were a charitable incorporated organisation, be regulated alterations within the meaning of section 226 of the Charities Act 2011 may not be made to the statutes (and for provision as to amendments to the constitution, see section 33(2)).

(4)Before deciding whether to give consent under this section, the Church Commissioners must consult the Secretary General of the General Synod.

(5)Amendments to the constitution or statutes are to be made by way of instrument under the common seal of the Chapter.

(6)If the Chapter does not itself prepare a draft of the instrument, it may request the Church Commissioners to do so; and the Church Commissioners, having received a request from the Chapter, may prepare a draft of the instrument.

(7)The bishop may propose amendments to the constitution and statutes for consideration by the Chapter.

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