[F18AVacancy in office: bishop to give directionsE
(1)This section applies where—
(a)an office in a parish is vacant, and
(b)no express provision for filling the vacancy is made by or under a Measure or Canon.
(2)The bishop of the diocese in which the parish is situated must give directions for the discharge of the functions of the holder of the office.]
Textual Amendments
F1S. 8A inserted (1.1.2020) by Church Representation and Ministers Measure 2019 (No. 1), s. 1(3), Sch. 2 para. 12; S.I. 2019/1460, art. 2