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)
”
.