For each diocese, there is to continue to be a Diocesan Board of Education (referred to in this Measure as the “DBE” for a diocese).
(1)The DBE for each diocese must—
(a)promote or assist in the promotion of education in the diocese that is consistent with the faith and practice of the Church of England;
(b)promote or assist in the promotion of religious education and religious worship in schools in the diocese;
(c)promote or assist in the promotion of church schools in the diocese;
(d)promote co-operation between itself and other persons concerned with education in the diocese.
(2)The DBE for each diocese also has the functions conferred by sections 7 to 15.
(3)In this Measure, “function” means power or duty.