Cathedrals Measure 2021

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.