Part IIE Institution of Enquiry into Disability of Incumbent
6 Enquiry whether incumbent is unable to discharge duties by reason of age or infirmity.E
(1)Subject to subsection (2) below, in any case where the bishop of a diocese is satisfied that it is proper to do so he may by notice in writing instruct the secretary of the diocesan synod to constitute a diocesan committee of enquiry for the purpose of enquiring and reporting to the bishop whether in the opinion of the committee the incumbent of a benefice in the diocese is unable by reason of age or infirmity of mind or body to discharge adequately the duties attaching to his benefice and, if so, whether it is desirable that he should resign his benefice or be given assistance in discharging those duties.
(2)This section shall not apply to an incumbent who is also—
(a)a suffragan bishop to whom the M1Bishops (Retirement) Measure 1951 applies; or
(b)a dean, provost or archdeacon to whom the M2Church Dignitaries (Retirement) Measure 1949 applies.