 a parochial church council (pcc) is the executive committee of a church of england parish. legally the council is responsible for the financial affairs of the church parish and the maintenance of its assets, such as churches and church halls, but the council also acts as a focus for church affairs in the parish. ==powers and duties== two acts of parliament define the powers and duties of pccs. the parochial church councils (powers) measure 1956,parochial church councils (powers) measure 1956 (no.3) as amended, defines the principal functions and purpose of the pcc, which is the responsibility of co-operating with the incumbent (rector, vicar or priest) or priest in charge in promoting the mission of the church in its parish.church of england governing documents section 6 of the synodical government measure 1969 (no. 2) act amended the list of pcc functions originally in section 2 of the 1956 act.synodical government measure 1969 (no. 2) section 6 part ii of the church representation rules, contained in schedule 3 to the synodical government measure 1969 (no. 2), states how a pcc should be constituted. a pcc consists of the clergy and churchwardens of the parish, together with a number of representatives of the laity elected at the annual parochial church meeting by means of being nominated and seconded at the meeting, and also being listed on the parish roll for at least six months. the incumbent is the chairman of the pcc and a lay member is appointed vice-chairman. the pcc must meet at least four times a year. the pcc is responsible for the financial affairs of the church and the care and maintenance of the church fabric and its contents, including demanding chancel repair liability from local inhabitants. the
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