# The Clergy Discipline Rules 2005, Rule 58: President’s powers under section 18 of the Measure

Extent: E

(1) At any stage of proceedings after the bishop has directed they are to be formally investigated, the President may—
(a) on the President’s own initiative, or
(b) on application by letter by the respondent or the Designated Officer setting out the reasons why the relevant direction should be made,
direct that an allegation of misconduct is to be withdrawn (whereupon no further action shall be taken in the proceedings) or that an attempt or further attempt is to be made to bring about conciliation.
(2) The President’s direction shall be made in writing and a copy shall be given to the complainant, the respondent, the Designated Officer, the bishop, the Registrar of Tribunals and the diocesan registrar.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2022/rule/58 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/clergy-discipline-rules-2005/rule-58
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