PART 1THE ECCLESIASTICAL COURTS
The consistory courts
I12Judge: appointment
1
The consistory court of a diocese is to be presided over by a single judge, appointed by the bishop of the diocese by letters patent.
2
The judge is to continue to be known as the chancellor of the diocese or, in the case of the diocese of Canterbury, the commissary general.
3
Accordingly, a reference in this Measure to the chancellor of a diocese is, in the case of the diocese of Canterbury, to be read as a reference to the commissary general.
4
A person may be appointed as chancellor of a diocese only if the person—
a
holds or has held high judicial office, or
b
holds or has held the office of circuit judge or has the qualifications required for holding that office.
5
A lay person may be appointed as chancellor of a diocese only if the bishop is satisfied that the person is a communicant.
6
Before appointing a person as chancellor of a diocese, the bishop must consult—
a
the Lord Chancellor, and
b
the Dean of the Arches and Auditor.