(1)In Rule 45 of the Church Representation Rules (diocesan synod: casual vacancy), in paragraph (5), for “, Rules 38 to 42” substitute “that the election is to be conducted in accordance with Rules 38 to 42, those Rules”.
(2)In Rule M8 of those Rules (qualification for election as parochial representative), after paragraph (2) insert—
“(2A)Where a person does not satisfy the condition in paragraph (1)(b), or the condition in paragraph (1)(c) for the person’s name to have been on the roll for at least the previous six months, the bishop may waive the condition concerned so far as it applies to qualification for election to the PCC, if the bishop considers there are exceptional circumstances which justify waiving the condition.”
Commencement Information
I1S. 17 in force at 25.1.2024, see s. 22(2)(g)