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 1 changes the date for the preparation of new church electoral rolls. Rule 2 relates to the publication of the annual reports and financial statements of parochial church councils.

Rule 3 amends the qualifications of persons to be chosen or elected by annual meetings. Rules 4 and 5 amend the Rules which govern the method of elections conducted by annual meetings of parochial church councils and (in the case of rule 4) of churchwardens.

Rules 6, 7, 8 and 16(a) and (d) relate to the composition of deanery synods.

Rules 9, 10 and 16(b) and (e) relate to the composition of diocesan synods.

Rules 11, 12, 13 and 16 (c) and (f) amend the provisions relating to the composition of the House of Laity of the General Synod, and the qualifications for election to that House.

Rule 14 amends the procedure relating to the conduct of elections to the House of Laity.

Rule 15 relates to the term of office of members of the General Synod and other bodies.

Rules 17 and 18 amend the Synodical Forms relating to annual meetings and voting papers.

Rule 19(4) contains transitional provisions.