# Church of England (Ecumenical Relations) Measure 1988, Section 6: Interpretation.

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

(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.
(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.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukcm/1988/3/section/6 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/church-of-england-ecumenical-relations-measure-1988/section-6
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