SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 1The Chapter of a cathedral

Membership

1

1

The members of the Chapter of a cathedral are—

a

the dean of the cathedral,

b

the residentiary canons of the cathedral, and

c

such other persons as are appointed or elected in accordance with this Schedule.

2

The following members of the Chapter are referred to in this Measure as the “executive” members—

a

the dean of the cathedral, and

b

each residentiary canon who carries out cathedral duties.

3

For the purposes of sub-paragraph (2)(b), a residentiary canon is not to be regarded as carrying out cathedral duties if the Chapter considers that the duties carried out by that residentiary canon are of such a minor nature that they should be disregarded for those purposes.

4

Any question arising as to the nature of cathedral duties carried out by a residentiary canon is to be determined by the bishop as Visitor.

5

The other members of the Chapter are referred to in this Measure as the “non-executive” members.

6

The Chapter must have more non-executive members than executive members.

7

The Chapter must have at least eight members but no more than twelve or such larger number as is necessary to comply with sub-paragraph (6).

8

At least two-thirds of the non-executive members must be lay persons.