# Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction and Care of Churches Measure 2018, Paragraph 4


(1) Where a casual vacancy occurs among the chair and other members appointed under paragraph 2(3)(a) and (b), the bishop must appoint a person to fill the vacancy.
(2) If the person whose place is to be filled was a member of the committee by virtue of being a member of the diocesan synod, the person appointed under sub-paragraph (1) must also be a member of that diocesan synod.
(3) If the person whose place is to be filled was appointed under sub-paragraph (i), (ii) or (iii) of paragraph 2(3)(b), the bishop must, before appointing a person to fill the vacancy, undertake the consultation required under the sub-paragraph concerned.
(4) A person appointed to fill a casual vacancy holds office only for the unexpired portion of the term of office of the person whose place is being filled.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukcm/2018/3/schedule/2/paragraph/4 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/ecclesiastical-jurisdiction-and-care-of-churches-measure-2018/schedule-2/paragraph-4
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