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PATRONAGE MEASURE
CONTENTS
E10. Institutions
E11. Rehearsals
E12. Invitations to Institution Services
E13. Briefing new Incumbents
E14. Resettlement and Removal Grants
3 Particular Responsibilities During a Vacancy
E15. Sequestrators
E16. Officiating Clergy
E17. The Care of the Parsonage House
E18. Vacancy Inspection of the Parsonage House
1 the Council is required to prepare a statement describing the needs and traditions
of the parish;
2 the Council is required to appoint two lay members (not necessarily the
Churchwardens) to act as its representatives in all matters relating to the selection
process. (The Measure specifically precludes the Patron (or a representative) or
licensed lay worker from being a PCC representative for this purpose);
3 the Council may request the Patron to advertise the vacancy (note: this can only
be requested);
5 the Council may request the Bishop to make a statement in writing describing, in
relation to the benefice, the needs of the diocese and the wider needs of the
church.
6 Arising from the Priests (Ordination of Women) Measure 1993 the PCC is required
to consider resolutions A and B, although it is not requested to vote on either
resolution. The Measure specifically states that at the meeting(s) of the PCC called
to consider these matters neither the outgoing Incumbent nor his/her spouse shall
be entitled to attend.
E11. REHEARSALS.
The Rural Dean is responsible for overseeing the planning of the service and arranging
for a rehearsal for which the Churchwardens, Organist and the Incumbent or Priest-in-
Charge designate should be present. Particular attention should be given to seating,
robing arrangements, and movement round the church by all those participating.