Explanatory note

This Resolution of the General Synod of the Church of England, which was passed in accordance with section 7(1) of the Synodical Government Measure 1969, amends the Church Representation Rules contained in Schedule 3 to that Measure. Rule 9 of those Rules is amended to make it possible for a baptised person of another Church not in communion with the Church of England to stand for election to the parochial church council with the prior permission of the bishop.