Any functions which P has as patron of a benefice may be discharged only by a person (“R”) appointed by the court.

R must be an individual capable of appointment under section 8(1)(b) of the 1986 Measure (which provides for an individual able to make a declaration of communicant status, a clerk in Holy Orders, etc. to be appointed to discharge a registered patron's functions).

The 1986 Measure applies to R as it applies to an individual appointed by the registered patron of the benefice under section 8(1)(b) or (3) of that Measure to discharge his functions as patron.

“The 1986 Measure” means the Patronage (Benefices) Measure 1986 (No. 3).