Source: http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukcm/1986/3/data.xht?view=snippet&wrap=true
Timestamp: 2019-06-24 10:08:06
Document Index: 789545034

Matched Legal Cases: ['art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2']

[F20(1)This section applies where a benefice becomes vacant and, at the end of the period of twelve months beginning with the day on which the vacancy arose or (if later) the day on which the bishop gave the notice under section 7, the bishop has not received—
(2)In calculating the period of [F21twelve months] mentioned in subsection (1) above, no account shall be taken of any of the following periods, that is to say—
(b)a suspension period within the meaning of the M3Pastoral Measure 1983, [F22or any period during which the benefice is vacant immediately before the declaration of a suspension period or between suspension periods,] and
(5)[F24Before deciding on the priest to whom an offer to be collated to the benefice is to be made, the bishop shall consult] , the parish representatives and such other persons as he thinks fit, including other persons who in his opinion can also represent the views of the parishioners and, if during the period of [F25twelve months] mentioned in subsection (1) above the approval ofF26... the parish representatives to the making of an offer to a priest by the registered patron of the vacant benefice has been refused under section 13 of this Measure, [F27the bishop shall not make any offer to that priest under this section unless the consent of] the parish representatives has been obtained.
[F28(5A)Before the bishop has decided on the priest to whom an offer to be collated to the benefice is to be made, the parochial church council may resolve that the archbishop should instead make the decision; and where the parochial church council so resolves, the secretary to the council shall send a copy of the resolution to the archbishop.
F20S. 16(1)(1A) substituted for s. 16(1) (1.7.2018) by Mission and Pastoral etc. (Amendment) Measure 2018 (No. 4), ss. 12(1), 14(3) (with s. 12(7)); S.I. 2018/722, art. 2(e)
F21Words in s. 16(2) substituted (1.7.2018) by Mission and Pastoral etc. (Amendment) Measure 2018 (No. 4), ss. 12(2), 14(3) (with s. 12(7)); S.I. 2018/722, art. 2(e)
F22Words in s. 16(2)(b) inserted (11.6.2008) by Dioceses, Pastoral and Mission Measure 2007 (No. 1), ss. 63(3), 66(2); 2007 No. 3, Instrument made by Archbishops
F23S. 16(3)(4) omitted (1.7.2018) by virtue of Mission and Pastoral etc. (Amendment) Measure 2018 (No. 4), ss. 12(3), 14(3) (with s. 12(7)); S.I. 2018/722, art. 2(e)
F24Words in s. 16(5) substituted (1.7.2018) by Mission and Pastoral etc. (Amendment) Measure 2018 (No. 4), ss. 12(4)(a), 14(3) (with s. 12(7)); S.I. 2018/722, art. 2(e)
F25Words in s. 16(5) substituted (1.7.2018) by Mission and Pastoral etc. (Amendment) Measure 2018 (No. 4), ss. 12(4)(b), 14(3) (with s. 12(7)); S.I. 2018/722, art. 2(e)
F26Words in s. 16(5) omitted (1.7.2018) by virtue of Mission and Pastoral etc. (Amendment) Measure 2018 (No. 4), ss. 12(4)(c), 14(3) (with s. 12(7)); S.I. 2018/722, art. 2(e)
F27Words in s. 16(5) substituted (1.7.2018) by Mission and Pastoral etc. (Amendment) Measure 2018 (No. 4), ss. 12(4)(d), 14(3) (with s. 12(7)); S.I. 2018/722, art. 2(e)
F28S. 16(5A)(5B) inserted (1.7.2018) by Mission and Pastoral etc. (Amendment) Measure 2018 (No. 4), ss. 12(5), 14(3) (with s. 12(7)); S.I. 2018/722, art. 2(e)
F29S. 16(6) omitted (1.7.2018) by virtue of Mission and Pastoral etc. (Amendment) Measure 2018 (No. 4), ss. 12(6), 14(3) (with s. 12(7)); S.I. 2018/722, art. 2(e)
[F3016ASpecial procedure for appointment of priest in charge as incumbentE+W+S+N.I.
F30S. 16A inserted (1.1.2015) by Church of England (Miscellaneous Provisions) Measure 2014 (No. 1), ss. 12(2), 21(2); S.I. 2014/2077, art. 2(2) (with Sch. para. 4)
(3)In sections [F3111, 12 and 16A] of this Measure any reference to the registered patron of a benefice (except the reference in section 11(2)(b)) shall in a case where the functions of the patron in relation to a vacancy in the benefice are to be discharged by a representative be construed as a reference to that representative, and in [F31sections 13 and 16A] of this Measure any reference to the registered patron of a benefice shall, in a case where the registered patron, being an individual, has appointed a body mentioned in section 8(7) of this Measure or another individual to discharge those functions, be construed as a reference to that body or that other individual, as the case may be.
F31Words in s. 24(3) substituted (1.1.2015) by Church of England (Miscellaneous Provisions) Measure 2014 (No. 1), ss. 12(3), 21(2); S.I. 2014/2077, art. 2(2)
(1)Where any advowson is [F32subject to a trust of land], it shall be lawful for the trustees to transfer the advowson gratuitously to any person who has agreed to accept it and—
(2)Where the consent of any person is by any instrument containing such a trust, or by any statutory provision, made requisite to the execution of the trust, then, subject to [F33section 10 of the Trusts of Land and Appointment of TrusteesAct 1996 (consents)], the trustees shall obtain the consent of that person to the execution of a transfer made lawful by subsection (1) above.
F32Words in s. 33(1) substituted (1.1.1997) by 1996 c. 47, s. 25(1), Sch. 3 para. 24(a) (with ss. 24(2), 25(4)); S.I. 1996/2974, art. 2
F33Words in s. 33(2) substituted (1.1.1997) by 1996 c. 47, s. 25(1), Sch. 3 para. 24(b) (with ss. 24(2), 25(4)); S.I. 1996/2974, art. 2
F34S. 34(6) repealed (1.1.2001) by 2000 Measure No. 1, s. 20, Sch. 8 Pt. II; Instrument dated 14.12.2000 made by the Archbishops of Canterbury and York
[F35(1A)The following provisions of this Measure shall apply in relation to the selection of an incumbent to fill a vacancy in a benefice the patronage or any share in the patronage of which is vested in or exercisable by Her Majesty, whether in right of Her Crown or Her Duchy of Lancaster, or is vested in or exercisable by the possessor for the time being of the Duchy of Cornwall, whether Her Majesty or a Duke of Cornwall—
(c)section 11(8), so far only as it relates to parish representatives; F36...
(d)section 13(1)(b)(i), (3) and, so far only as they relate to parish representatives, (4) and (5); [F37and
[F38(1B)Where—
(a) if the patronage is vested wholly in Her Majesty or the possessor for the time being of the Duchy of Cornwall or F39... if the right of presentation upon the vacancy in question is exercisable by Her Majesty or the Duke of Cornwall, any parochial church council to which notice is given under section 7(4) of this Measure may send to Her Majesty or the Duke of Cornwall, as the case may be, a statement describing the conditions, needs and traditions of the parish F40[F41 ... ], and a copy of any such statement shall be sent to the bishop;
[F42(7A)Where section 2 of the 2010 Measure applies—
F35S. 35(1A)(1B) inserted (1.1.2011) by Crown Benefices (Parish Representatives) Measure 2010 (No. 3), ss. 1(1), 2(2) (with s. 1(2)); 2010 No. 7, art. 2
F36Word in s. 35(1A) omitted (1.1.2015) by virtue of Church of England (Miscellaneous Provisions) Measure 2014 (No. 1), ss. 12(4), 21(2); S.I. 2014/2077, art. 2(2)
F37S. 35(1A)(e) and word added (1.1.2015) by Church of England (Miscellaneous Provisions) Measure 2014 (No. 1), ss. 12(4), 21(2); S.I. 2014/2077, art. 2(2)
F38 S. 35(1B)(1C) substituted for s. 35(1B) (1.1.2015) by virtue of Church of England (Miscellaneous Provisions) Measure 2014 (No. 1) , s. 21(2) , Sch. 2 para. 9(3) ; S.I. 2014/2077 , art. 2(2) (with Sch. para. 5)
F39Words in s. 35(7)(a) omitted (1.1.2015) by virtue of Church of England (Miscellaneous Provisions) Measure 2014 (No. 1), s. 21(2), Sch. 2 para. 9(4); S.I. 2014/2077, art. 2(2)
F40Words in s. 35(7)(a) repealed (17.11.2014) by Bishops and Priests (Consecration and Ordination of Women) Measure 2014 (No. 2), s. 4(2), Sch.; 2014 No. 5, art. 2
F41Words in s. 35(7)(a) inserted (1.2.1994) by 1993 Measure No. 2, s. 10, Sch. 3 para.13; Instrument dated 31.1.1994 made by Archbishops of Canterbury and York
F42 S. 35(7A) inserted (1.1.2015) by Church of England (Miscellaneous Provisions) Measure 2014 (No. 1) , s. 21(2) , Sch. 2 para. 9(5) ; S.I. 2014/2077 , art. 2(2) (with Sch. para. 5 )
(1)All notices, agreements, approvals, consents and requests required or authorised by this Measure to be served, sent, given or made shall be in writing, and all such notices, other than notices under paragraphs 7 and 8 of Schedule 1 to this Measure [F43shall, where the form of the notice is prescribed by the Patronage (Procedure) Committee, be in the prescribed form].
F43Words in s. 37(1) substituted (1.1.2015) by Church of England (Miscellaneous Provisions) Measure 2014 (No. 1), s. 21(2), Sch. 2 para. 9(6); S.I. 2014/2077, art. 2(2)
(b)notice is so given by any such member that he wishes to move an amendment to the rules F44. . .,
F44Words in s. 38(5)(b) repealed (1.9.1995) by 1995 No. 2, s. 14; Instrument dated 26.7.1995 made by Archbishops of Canterbury and York
[F45“the 2010 Measure” means the Vacancies in Suffragan Sees and Other Ecclesiastical Offices Measure 2010 (No. 2);]
F45Definition in s. 39(1) inserted (1.1.2015) by Church of England (Miscellaneous Provisions) Measure 2014 (No. 1), s. 21(2), Sch. 2 para. 9(7); S.I. 2014/2077, art. 2(2)
SCHEDULE 1E+W+S+N.I. Registration of Patrons
Preparation of list of patronsE+W+S+N.I.
1The registrar of each diocese shall before the expiration of the period of one month beginning with the date on which section 1 of this Measure comes into force prepare a list of all the benefices in the diocese which shall specify in relation to each benefice the person who in the opinion of the registrar is entitled to be registered under this Measure as the patron thereof and shall contain, in a case where he considers that more than one person is entitled to be so registered, such information as may be prescribed as to the exercise of the right to present to that benefice upon a vacancy.
2(1)Before the expiration of the period of six weeks beginning with the date on which section 1 of this Measure comes into force the registrar shall—E+W+S+N.I.
Application for registrationE+W+S+N.I.
3Any person who claims to be a patron of a benefice at the date on which section 1 of this Measure comes into force may before the end of the registration period apply to the registrar of the diocese in which the benefice is situated to be registered as a patron of that benefice, notwithstanding that he is not named on the list prepared by that registrar under paragraph 1 above.
4Any person to whom a right of patronage of a benefice is transferred after the date on which section 1 of this Measure comes into force shall before the expiration of the period of twelve months beginning with the date on which the transfer takes effect apply to the registrar of the diocese to be registered as a patron of that benefice.
6Any application made under paragraph 3, 4 or 5 above shall be accompanied by such documents and other information as may be prescribed.
Determination of disputesE+W+S+N.I.
7Where the registrar—
8A person on whom a notice is served under paragraph 7 above may, before the expiration of the period of twenty-eight days beginning with the date of the notice, appeal against the registrar’s decision by sending him a notice of appeal.
9(1)On receiving a notice of appeal under paragraph 8 above the registrar shall refer the appeal to the chancellor of the diocese and the chancellor shall decide whether to uphold the appeal or dismiss it and shall inform the registrar and the appellant of his decision.E+W+S+N.I.
F4611The Patronage (Appeals) Committee shall have power to make rules regulating the procedure and practice on or in connection with proceedings on an appeal under this Schedule including, without prejudice to the generality of the preceding provision, rules regulating matters relating to costs, fees and expenses in respect of any such proceedings.
F46S. 11 amended (1.2.1994) by 1993 No. 2, s. 3(7); Instrument dated 1.1.1994 made by Archbishops of Canterbury and York
(3)The M22Statutory Instruments Act 1946 shall apply to rules approved by the General Synod under this paragraph as if they were statutory instruments and were made when so approved, and as if this Measure were an Act providing that any such rules shall be subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.
13(1)In the case of any disagreement as to the person entitled to be registered as patron of a benefice or as to the exercise of the right of presentation, the registrar as soon as practicable after he—E+W+S+N.I.
Notices to parishesE+W+S+N.I.
14After the registrar has registered any person as a patron of a benefice he shall within one month from the end of the registration period or, in the case of a right of patronage registered after the end of that period, as soon as practicable after the registration, send to the secretary of the parochial church council of the parish, or of each of the parishes, belonging to the benefice a notice stating that that person has been registered and giving the name and address of that person and particulars of the benefice and of the information which has been registered in relation thereto.
15The preceding provisions of this Schedule shall have effect for the purpose of enabling any person who is a patron of two or more benefices which are for the time being held in plurality, to be registered as a patron of those benefices while so held subject to the modification that for references to a benefice there shall be substituted references to benefices so held.
(b)appointing such number of persons, but not less than four, as will enable each of those councils to have at least one representative, [F47but not more than two representatives,] to act as representatives of those councils in connection with the selection of an incumbent;
F47Words in Sch. 2 para. 4 inserted (1.6.1992) by Church of England (Miscellaneous Provisions) Measure 1992 (No. 1), s. 17(1), Sch. 3 para.27 (with s. 18);Instrument dated 27.5.1992 made by the Archbishops of Canterbury and York.
SCHEDULE 3E+W+S+N.I. Constitution and Procedure of a Diocesan Board of Patronage
1(1)A Diocesan Board of Patronage (hereinafter referred to as “the Board”) shall consist of—E+W+S+N.I.
2The bishop of the diocese may nominate any suffragan bishop or assistant bishop holding office in the diocese to act in his place as a member of the Board on such occasions as he may determine.
3The Board shall elect one of its members other than the bishop to be the chairman of the Board.
4(1)The election of members of the Board shall take place every six years in the same year as, but after, the election of members of the diocesan synod, and the elected members of the Board shall hold office for a term of six years beginning with 1st January next following their election.E+W+S+N.I.
5(1)The quorum of the Board shall be six.E+W+S+N.I.
6A clerical member of the Board shall not take part in any proceedings of the Board connected with the exercise of a right of presentation in favour of himself.
8No election shall be held under this Schedule until after the election of members of the diocesan synod to be held in the year 1988 and any member of a diocesan board of patronage who holds office on the date on which this Schedule comes into force shall, subject to paragraph 4(2) and (3) above, continue in office until the 31st December 1988.
F48...E+W+S+N.I.
F48Sch. 4 para. 1 and cross-heading repealed (1.7.2018) by Statute Law (Repeals) Measure 2018 (No. 1), s. 2(3), Sch. Pt. 2; S.I. 2018/718, art. 2
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Parsonages Measure 1938E+W+S+N.I.
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F49Sch. 4 paras. 2-10 repealed (1.3.2019) by Church Property Measure 2018 (No. 8), s. 53(2), Sch. 3 (with Sch. 2); S.I. 2019/97, art. 2
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New Parishes Measure 1943E+W+S+N.I.
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Parsonages (Amendment) Measure 1947E+W+S+N.I.
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M23City of London (Guild Churches) Act 1952E+W+S+N.I.
M231952 c. xxviii.
11In section 9(6) of the City of London (Guild Churches) Act 1952 for the words from the beginning to “1931” there shall be substituted the words “The Patronage (Benefices) Measure 1986”.
12In section 10(1) of that Act for the word “is” there shall be substituted the words “was at the passing of this Act”.
M24Synodical Government Measure 1969E+W+S+N.I.
M241969 No. 2.
13In Schedule 3 of the Synodical Government Measure 1969 (Church Representation Rules)—
M25Repair of Benefice Buildings Measure 1972E+W+S+N.I.
M251972 No. 3.
14In the proviso to section 12(3) of the Repair of Benefice Buildings Measure 1972 for the words “the patron” there shall be substituted the words “after consulting the registered patron”, and after the word “consent”, where last occurring, there shall be inserted the words “and after such consultation”.
15In section 21(1) of that Measure for the words from “without” to “patron” there shall be substituted the words “until after he has consulted the registered patron, and obtained the consent of the Board”.
16In section 31(1) of that Measure for the definition of “patron” there shall be substituted the words “”registered patron’ has the same meaning as in the Patronage (Benefices) Measure 1986”.
M26Pastoral Measure 1983E+W+S+N.I.
M261983 No. 1.
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F50Sch. 4 paras. 17-25 repealed (1.7.2012) by Mission and Pastoral Measure 2011 (No. 3), s. 112(3), Sch. 9 (with ss. 100, 105(4), 107, 108(6), Sch. 8); 2012 No. 1, art. 2
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