# Church Representation and Ministers Measure 2019, Paragraph 12


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.”

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukcm/2019/1/schedule/2/paragraph/12 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/church-representation-and-ministers-measure-2019/schedule-2/paragraph-12
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