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9Duration of office of chancellor

(1)In section 2 of the 1963 Measure (judge of consistory court), for subsection (4A) substitute—

(4A)Where the bishop of a diocese considers it desirable in the interests of the diocese to retain the chancellor of the diocese in office after the date on which he would otherwise retire in accordance with subsection (4) above, he may authorise the continuance in office of the chancellor after that date for a period of up to 2 years.

(4B)The bishop may authorise the further continuance in office of a chancellor for periods of up to 1 year at a time.

(4C)The period during which a chancellor remains in office shall not be continued under subsection (4A) or (4B) above beyond the date at which the chancellor attains the age of 75 years.

(4D)Before authorising any period of continuance in office of a chancellor under subsection (4A) or (4B), the bishop shall consult the Dean of the Arches and Auditor.

(2)In subsection (4) of that section, after “(4A)” insert “to (4C)”.