The Church Representation Rules (Amendment) Resolution 2020

Enrolment appeals

2.—(1) In Rule 57 (enrolment appeals), in paragraph (4)—

(a) omit the “and” after sub-paragraph (a), and

(b) after sub-paragraph (b) insert—

“, and

(c) may be accompanied by written submissions”.

(2) After Rule 57 insert—

“Enrolment appeals: referral and representations etc.

57A.— (1) Where notice of an appeal under Rule 57 is given, the person to whom it is given must without delay (and in any event within 48 hours of receiving it unless the appellant has in the meantime given written notice to withdraw the appeal)—

(a) refer the notice to the bishop’s council and standing committee,

(b) in the case of an appeal under Rule 57(3), give a written notification to the person to whose enrolment or removal from the roll or register the objection is made, and

(c) give a written notification to each person who made a decision to which the appeal relates.

(2) Where a purported notice of an appeal under Rule 57 is given out of time, the person to whom it is given must without delay (and in any event within 48 hours of receiving it unless the appellant has in the meantime given written notice to withdraw the appeal)—

(a) refer the purported notice of appeal to the bishop’s council and standing committee, and

(b) give a written notification to each person referred to in paragraph (1)(b) and (c).

(3) An appeal under Rule 57 is to be dealt with in accordance with Rules 61B to 61G and 61I.

(4) A person to whom a notification is given under paragraph (1)(b) is entitled to make written representations to the panel appointed under Rule 61C(1) on a decision to which the appeal relates.

(5) A person to whom a notification is given under paragraph (1)(c) is entitled to provide that panel with a written explanation of the reasons for the decision which that person made.

(6) Representations under paragraph (4) or an explanation under paragraph (5) must be made within 28 days of referral of the notice of appeal.

(7) A person to whom a notification is given under paragraph (2)(b) is entitled to make written representations to the panel appointed under Rule 61C(2) on the question of whether the panel should consider the appeal.

(8) Representations under paragraph (7) must be made within seven days of the notification under paragraph (2)(b) being given.

(9) A notification under paragraph (1)(b) or (c) or (2)(b) must include an explanation of the entitlement to make representations or an explanation (as the case may be).

(10) A reference in this Part to an “enrolment appeal” is a reference to an appeal under Rule 57.”