The Patronage (Benefices) Rules 1987

Advertising the compilation of the Register

4.  Within six weeks of the coming into operation of the Measure, the registrar shall cause advertisements to be placed in such newspaper or newspapers circulating in the diocese as, after consultation with the bishop, he shall think fit. The advertisement shall state—

(a)that the registrar has prepared a list of all persons whom he considers are entitled to be registered as patron of a benefice in the diocese;

(b)that each person so listed will receive a notice concerning such registration and should acknowledge receipt of such notice;

(c)that each person will be so registered at the end of the registration period as a patron of the benefice unless before that date some other person applies to be so registered or otherwise disagrees with the information submitted;

(d)the hours during which, and the address at which the list may be inspected; and

(e)that any person who, notwithstanding the fact that he is not named in the list, claims to be entitled to be registered as patron is required to obtain an application form from the registrar and lodge such form duly completed by 31st December 1988.