Rule 74 Archbishops and bishops: notice
This rule applies where it is proposed to put a resolution to depose a bishop or archbishop from Holy Orders to the Upper House of the Convocation of a province, in accordance with section 42 of the CCM.
Notice of the proposed resolution under section 42 (5) of the CCM must be in the form specified in Form 8.
The notice must—
state that the Upper House of the Convocation of the province intends to consider a resolution to depose the bishop or archbishop from Holy Orders,
specify the reasons for that decision,
specify the date of the meeting at which the resolution will be put to the Upper House, and
explain the effect of section 42 (6) and (7) of the CCM (hearing and minimum period before the resolution may be put to the Upper House).
The notice must be served personally on the bishop or archbishop to whom the proposed resolution relates; and, in making the arrangements for personal service of the notice, the registrar of the Convocation must have due regard to the Code of Practice.
Paragraphs (5) and (6) of rule 71 apply in relation to service of a notice under paragraph (4) of this rule as they apply in relation to service of a notice under paragraph (4) of that rule, with the reference in rule 71(5) to the responsible bishop to be read as a reference to the registrar.
The fact that the notice was served or otherwise given and the manner in which it was given must be proved by a certificate.