Paragraph 12 I1

After section 8 insert—

“Vacancy in office: bishop to give directions

8A

(1)

This section applies where—

(a)

an office in a parish is vacant, and

(b)

no express provision for filling the vacancy is made by or under a Measure or Canon.

(2)

The bishop of the diocese in which the parish is situated must give directions for the discharge of the functions of the holder of the office.”