The Church Representation Rules (Amendment) Resolution 1999

23.  In Appendix II paragraph 1–

(a) in sub-paragraph (d) leave out all words from the beginning to “shall think fit.” and insert the words–

“(d) (i) The Council may appoint one of their number to act as secretary of the Council. Failing such appointment the office of secretary shall be discharged by some other fit person who shall not thereby become a member of the Council, provided that such person may be co-opted to the Council in accordance with the provisions of rule 14(1)(h);

(ii) where a person other than a member of the Council is appointed to act as secretary, that person may be paid such remuneration (if any) as the council deems appropriate provided that such person shall not be eligible to be a member of the council;”

and the remainder of sub-paragraph (d) shall be numbered (iii);

(b) Leave out sub-paragraph (e) and insert–

“(e) (i) The council may appoint one or more of their number to act as treasurer solely or jointly. Failing such appointment, the office of treasurer shall be discharged either–

• by such of the churchwardens as are members of the council or, if there is only one such churchwarden, by that churchwarden solely; or

• by some other fit person who shall not thereby become a member of the council, provided that such person may be co-opted to the council in accordance with the provisions of rule 14(1)(h).

(ii) where a person other than a member of the Council is appointed to act as treasurer that person may be paid such remuneration (if any) as the Council deems appropriate provided that such person shall not be eligible to be a member of the Council.”