# Parochial Church Councils (Powers) Measure 1956, Section 8A: Vacancy in office: bishop to give directions


(1) This section applies where—
(a) an office in a parish is vacant, and
(b) no express provision for filling the vacancy is made by or under a Measure or Canon.
(2) The bishop of the diocese in which the parish is situated must give directions for the discharge of the functions of the holder of the office.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukcm/Eliz2/4-5/3/section/8A (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/parochial-church-councils-powers-measure-1956/section-8A
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