# Channel Islands (Representation) Measure 1931, Section 1: Interpretation.


In this Measure—
The expression “the Islands” means (a) the Island of Jersey, and (b) the Island and Bailiwick of Guernsey and its dependencies; and references to each or either of the Islands shall be construed accordingly;
The expression “the Bishop” means the Bishop of Winchester for the time being;
The expression “the Diocesan Synod” means the Diocesan Synod of the Diocese of Winchester;
The expression “the Deanery Synod” means for each Island an assembly recognised by the Bishop as the Deanery Synod of that Island and consisting of clergy and lay persons of which persons some shall be lay representatives elected in accordance with this Measure; or, until such Deanery Synod has been constituted, the Assembly recognised by the Bishop as the Deanery Synod of that Island.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukcm/Geo5/21-22/5/section/1 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/channel-islands-representation-measure-1931/section-1
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