Article 1

In these Rules:—

• “The Committee” means the Patronage (Procedure) Committee prescribed by section 38 of the Measure. “The designated officer” means in relation to a diocese such person as the bishop, after consulting the bishop’s council, may designate or, if no person is designated, the secretary of the pastoral committee of the diocese.

• “A Fees Order” means an Order made under Part II of the Ecclesiastical Fees Measure 1986^f1

• “The Measure” means the Patronage (Benefices) Measure 1986.

• “The registrar” means the registrar of the diocese.

• “The registration period” means the period from 1st October 1987 until 31st December 1988.

The Interpretation Measure 1925^f2 and the Interpretation Act 1978^f3 shall apply for the interpretation of these Rules as they apply for the interpretation of Measures passed by the General Synod.