Explanatory note

These Regulations amend the Ecclesiastical Offices (Terms of Service) Regulations 2009 (the 2009 Regulations).

Regulation 2 amends Regulation 3(5)(g)(iv) of the 2009 Regulations so as to require the statement of initial particulars of office given to office holders to include particulars of time off work to care for dependants which is permitted.

Regulation 4 amends Regulation 27 of the 2009 Regulation so that the person nominated to receive a report of the absence of an office holder because of illness or a medical certificate need not (as at present) be the person nominated under Regulation 3 of the 2009 Regulations to give office holders statements of particulars of office.

Regulation 5 enables either archbishop to direct that the other archbishop shall undergo a medical examination if he has reasonable grounds for concern about that archbishop’s physical or mental health.

Regulation 6 enables an appointment of an office holder to be limited to a fixed term or on the occurrence of a specified event if he or she does not have the right of abode, or unlimited leave to enter or remain, in the United Kingdom; of if the post is held by an assistant curate and designated as a Locally Supported Ministry Post.

Regulation 8 enables a capability procedure to be instigated where the office holder is a diocesan bishop or an archbishop.

Regulations 3 and 7 make minor corrections to the 2009 Regulations.