[F135(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.E
(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.]
Textual Amendments
F1Sch. 3 substituted (1.1.2020) by Church Representation and Ministers Measure 2019 (No. 1), s. 1(3), Sch. 1 (with Sch. 3); S.I. 2019/1460, art. 2