Section 6 Interpretation.F1

United Kingdom

(1)

In this Measure “local ecumenical co-operative scheme” means a scheme under which Churches of different denominations agree, in relation to a specified area or institution, to co-operate in matters affecting the mission of, or worship in, those Churches or their ministry, congregational life or buildings.

F2(2)

In this Measure “appropriate authority” means—

(a)

in relation to a Church to which this Measure applies by virtue of section 5, such authority as the Archbishops of Canterbury and York designate in relation to that Church;

(b)

in relation to a Church to which this Measure applies by virtue of section 5A, such authority as the bishop who designated the Church under that section designates in relation to it.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: S. 6(1) substituted (1.2.2019) by Ecumenical Relations Measure 2018 (No. 6), ss. 1(4), 4(3); S.I. 2019/99, art. 2
F2: S. 6(2) substituted (1.2.2019) by Ecumenical Relations Measure 2018 (No. 6), ss. 2(2), 4(3); S.I. 2019/99, art. 2