SCHEDULES

C1C2C4C3F1SCHEDULE 3 Church Representation Rules

Annotations:
Amendments (Textual)
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C2

Sch. 3 applied by 2001 No. 1, s. 5(7) (as substituted (19.5.2014) by Church of England (Miscellaneous Provisions) Measure 2014 (No. 1), s. 21(2), Sch. 2 para. 15; S.I. 2014/1369, art. 2)

C4

Sch. 3: power to modify conferred (coming into force in accordance with s. 53(3) of the amending Measure) by Cathedrals Measure 2021 (No. 2), s. 41(2)(d) (with ss. 42(4), 48, 52(1))

C3

Sch. 3 modified (coming into force in accordance with s. 53(3) of the amending Measure) by Cathedrals Measure 2021 (No. 2), s. 40(3) (with ss. 42(4), 48, 52(1))

PART 4Diocesan synods

Election of members

Timing

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1

Every three years beginning with 2021, the house of clergy and the house of laity of each deanery synod in a diocese must elect the members of the diocesan synod.

2

The elections must be completed by 15 July; and accordingly the bishop of the diocese—

a

must fix the timetable and date for each election, and

b

must ensure that the secretary of each deanery synod is informed.

3

An elected member holds office for a term of three years beginning with the next 1 August following the election.