Ecclesiastical offices

5Terms of service

(1)

In regulation 2 of the Ecclesiastical Offices (Terms of Service) Regulations 2009 (interpretation), after paragraph (3) insert—

“(3A)

These Regulations do not apply to a person licensed under section 2A of the Extra-Parochial Ministry Measure 1967 (ministry by member of religious community) in respect of the performance of offices or services in accordance with that licence.”

(2)

In consequence of subsection (1), in paragraph (2) of that regulation, for “paragraph (3)” substitute “paragraphs (3) and (3A)”.

(3)

In regulation 3 of those Regulations (statement of initial particulars of office), after paragraph (5) insert—

“(6)

The Archbishops’ Council may issue guidance on the preparation of a statement under this regulation.

(7)

A person preparing a statement under this regulation must, in doing so, have regard to any guidance that is issued under paragraph (6).”

(4)

In regulation 19 of those Regulations (continuing ministerial education), in paragraphs (1) and (3) and in the title, for “continuing ministerial education” substitute “continuing ministerial development”.

(5)

In consequence of subsection (4), in the cross-heading preceding regulation 18 of those Regulations, for “continuing ministerial education” substitute “continuing ministerial development”.

(6)

The amendments made by this section do not affect the power to make further regulations amending or revoking the provision made by those amendments.