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.