I110Bishop's mission order

1

In section 81 of the Mission and Pastoral Measure 2011 (the Visitor), in subsection (1) (functions)—

a

omit “, on behalf of the bishop or bishops”,

b

in paragraph (a), at the beginning insert “ on behalf of the bishop or bishops ”, and

c

omit paragraphs (b) and (d) to (f).

2

After that subsection insert—

1A

The Visitor may take such other steps as the Visitor thinks fit for ensuring the proper governance of the mission initiative.

3

Omit subsection (3) of that section.

4

In section 82 of that Measure (supplementary provisions), in subsection (7) (duration of order)—

a

after “shall specify its duration” insert “ (which may be defined or indefinite) ”, and

b

omit the words from “, but” to the end.

5

After subsection (8) of that section—

8A

The bishop or bishops shall send a copy of each of the following to the Commissioners—

a

any bishop's mission order;

b

any order varying or revoking a bishop's mission order;

c

any supplementary instrument;

d

any instrument varying or revoking a supplementary instrument.

6

In section 83 of that Measure (review of duration of mission initiatives), in subsection (1), for the words from the beginning to “under section 82(7),” substitute “ In the case of a bishop's mission order of defined duration, the Visitor shall conduct a review of the mission initiative not less than six months before the expiry of the order, ”.

7

In subsection (2) of that section (Visitor's recommendations), for “the period (not exceeding five years) of the renewal” substitute “ the duration of the renewal (which may be defined or indefinite) ”.

8

In subsection (5) of that section (duration of further order etc.), for the words from “and the order shall continue” to the end substitute “ (which may be defined or indefinite) and the order shall continue in force accordingly. ”

9

In subsection (6) of that section (duty to report on further orders)—

a

after “a further order under subsection (4)” insert “ that is of defined duration, ”, and

b

omit “and section 81(1)(b) shall not apply”.

10

In subsection (8) of that section (orders containing provision for participation in local ecumenical project), after “Where a bishop's mission order” insert “ of defined duration ”.

11

In subsection (11) of that section (orders and supplementary instruments: procedural requirements etc.), for “and (6)” substitute “ , (6) and (8A) ”.