Part I

Miscellaneous Provisions

Resignation of incumbents.
11
1
Where the incumbent of a benefice wishes to tender resignation, it is not necessary to proceed by way of deed.
2
An incumbent who does not hold office under common tenure may tender resignation by giving at least three months' written notice to that effect to the bishop of the diocese.
3
The requirement to give notice under subsection (2) may be waived by agreement between the incumbent and the bishop.
4
For the provision that applies in the case of an incumbent who holds office under common tenure, see section 3 of the Ecclesiastical Offices (Terms of Service) Measure 2009 (which requires the bishop to be given three months' written notice).
S. 11 wholly in force at 1.6.1992 see s. 19(2) and Instrument dated 27.5.1992 made by the Archbishops of Canterbury and York.
S. 11 substituted (1.3.2019) by Church of England (Miscellaneous Provisions) Measure 2018 (No. 7), ss. 6(4), 17(3); S.I. 2019/67, art. 2(1)(e)