# Cathedrals Measure 2021, Paragraph 3

Status: prospective

(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.
(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.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukcm/2021/2/schedule/1/paragraph/3 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/cathedrals-measure-2021/schedule-1/paragraph-3
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