# The Church Representation Rules (Amendment) (No. 1) Resolution 1989, Article 13: Vacation of Seat


(1) In rule 37, in paragraph (1) after sub-paragraph (e) there shall be inserted–
“(f) any member of a diocesan synod or of the House of Laity of the General Synod has his election declared void in accordance with the provision of rule 36B hereof.”
(2) In rule 37, paragraph (5) for the words “should remain a member of the House of Laity” there shall be substituted the words “is able and willing to continue to discharge to their satisfaction the duties of a member of the House of Laity elected for that diocese,”.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1989/2094/article/13 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/church-representation-rules-amendment-no-1-resolution-1989/article-13
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