# The Church Representation Rules (Amendment) Resolution 1973, Article 20


(1) In rule 32(2), after the words “following rule” there shall be inserted the words “and subject to paragraph (3) of this rule”, and at the end of rule 32 there shall be inserted the following paragraph:—
“(3) If a diocesan synod decides to divide the diocese into two or more areas in pursuance of this rule the division shall be made in such manner that the number of members to be elected in any such area will be not less than three.”
(2) Nothing in paragraph (1) above shall affect any division of a diocese made before this resolution comes into operation and any division so made shall continue in force until the next dissolution of the General Synod. Accordingly, if a casual vacancy among persons elected for any such division occurs before that dissolution the vacancy shall be filled in accordance with the Church Representation Rules by the election of a member for that division.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1973/1865/article/20 (the official version)
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