Rule 13 Registrar extends time for sending the written reportI1

Where the registrar proposes under section 11(2) of the Measure to extend the period of 28 days for the submission of the written report to the bishop, the registrar shall, not later than 21 days after receipt of the F1allegation of misconduct, notify the complainant and the respondent of the reasons why an extension is required and the period of extension proposed, and shall invite their views about whether there should be an extension.

Any comments by the complainant and the respondent shall be made within 7 days of notification by the registrar.

If, having consulted the complainant and the respondent, the registrar decides to extend the period of 28 days, they and the bishop must be notified of the new date by which the written report is to be submitted to the bishop.