# Incumbents (Vacation of Benefices) Measure 1977, Introduction: Introductory text

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A Measure passed by the General Synod of the Church of England to make provision, including provision for the vacation of the benefice, where there has been a serious breakdown of the pastoral relationship between an incumbent and his parishioners or where an incumbent is unable by reason of age or infirmity to discharge adequately the duties attaching to his benefice, and for purposes connected therewith.
[30th June 1977]

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukcm/1977/1/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/incumbents-vacation-of-benefices-measure-1977/introduction
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