Prospective
3(1)It is for the members of the Chapter, subject to sub-paragraph (2), to appoint all but one of the non-executive members other than the residentiary canons; and an appointment under this sub-paragraph may be made only if the bishop has approved it.E
(2)If the constitution so provides, up to one-third of the non-executive members of the Chapter (other than the residentiary canons) may be elected—
(a)where the cathedral is not a parish church, by the persons whose names are included on the roll maintained for the purposes of section 6(1) and, if there is a roll maintained under section 6(4), by the persons whose names are included on that roll, or
(b)where the cathedral or part of it is a parish church, by the persons whose names are included on the church electoral roll of the parish and, if there is a roll maintained for the purposes of section 6(5), by the persons whose names are included on that roll.
(3)A person is not eligible to be a candidate for an election referred to in sub-paragraph (2) unless the person's candidacy has been approved by the bishop, the Chapter and the Nominations Committee.
(4)If the constitution so provides, an election referred to in sub-paragraph (2) is to be held in accordance with the statutes.
(5)It is for the bishop of the diocese to appoint one of the non-executive members who is not a residentiary canon; but before making an appointment under this sub-paragraph, the bishop must consult the Chapter.