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The Abbey Church of St Alban in the city of St Albans was declared by an Order in Council on the 30th April 1877 to be the Cathedral Church of the new Diocese of St Albans. The first Constitution and Statutes for the Cathedral and Abbey Church of St Alban were confirmed by Orders in Council dated 28th July 1938 and 17th April 1940. Following the Cathedrals Measure 1963, the Constitution and Statutes were revised and confirmed by Order in Council dated 7th June 1968. These remain in force until the present Constitution and Statutes, drawn up by a Transitional Council established in accordance with the Cathedrals Measure 1999, shall come into force on such date as may be determined by the Archbishops of Canterbury and York. A glossary of terms used is given in the Constitution XIII (3).
The Constitution I Purpose Every person or body having functions under the Constitution or Statutes shall, in exercising those functions, have due regard to the purpose of the Cathedral, which is to glorify God, to be a centre of worship and mission, and to be the seat of the Bishop.
II The Corporation The members for the time being of the Council, the Chapter and the College of Canons of the Cathedral and Abbey Church of St Alban shall be a body corporate with perpetual succession and a common seal, to be known as the common seal of the Cathedral.
III The Visitor The Bishop shall be Visitor of the Cathedral and shall have all the powers that belong as of right to the office of Visitor.
IV The Council (1) There shall be a Council consisting of— (a) a chairman appointed in accordance with paragraph (2) below; (b) the Dean; (c) three other members of the Chapter chosen by the Chapter; (d) two members of the College of Canons chosen by the College; (e) four lay persons, not being members of the Chapter, representing the interests of the Cathedral community and elected at the annual meeting by and from among those who are either (i) on the church electoral roll of the parish or (ii) on the roll of those who are engaged in work or service connected with the Cathedral in a regular capacity. At the first election the terms of office shall be one, two, three and four years, to enable members to retire in successive years, such terms being determined by lot among those elected; (f) eight other persons, comprising— (i) the Archdeacon of St Albans; (ii) two persons appointed by the Bishop’s Council, one from the archdeaconry of Hertford and one from the archdeaconry of Bedford; (iii) one person appointed, after consultation with the Mayor of St Albans, by the Bishop; (iv) one Ecumenical Chaplain to the Cathedral, chosen by the Ecumenical Chaplains; (v) one person appointed by Churches Together in St Albans or its successor body; (vi) two persons appointed by the Council, having regard to the skills already represented on the Council and to the Cathedral’s national and international rôle. (2) The chairman shall be a lay person, not being a member of the Chapter, appointed by the Bishop, who shall, before making an appointment, afford the Chapter an opportunity to express views both in general as to the appointment and as to any specific person proposed by the Bishop for appointment, and who shall, in deciding whom to appoint, have regard to those views. (3) The chairman and other members of the Council (other than the Dean) shall, subject to section IV(1)(e) above, hold office for a term of four years but shall be eligible for membership for further terms of office. The Archdeacon of St Albans shall hold office for a further term or terms while he or she continues to hold the office of Archdeacon of St Albans. The Archdeacon’s tenure of office as a member of the Council shall cease when he or she ceases to hold the office of Archdeacon of St Albans. The term of office of any person appointed as Archdeacon of St Albans shall commence on becoming Archdeacon. (4) The Bishop shall be entitled to be present and to speak, but not to vote, at any meeting of the Council. (5) The Council shall meet on at least two occasions in each calendar year. (6) It shall be the duty of the Council to further and support the spiritual, pastoral, evangelistic, educational, social, and ecumenical work of the Cathedral, reviewing and advising upon the direction and oversight of that work by the Chapter and in particular, without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing, to— (a) consider proposals submitted by the Chapter in connection with the general direction and mission of the Cathedral and to give advice on them to the Chapter; (b) receive and consider the annual budget of the Cathedral; (c) receive and consider the annual report and audited accounts; and (d) consider proposals submitted by the Chapter in connection with the Constitution and Statutes of the Cathedral with a view to their revision under Part II of the Measure. (7) The Council may— (a) request reports from the Chapter on any matter concerning the Cathedral; (b) discuss and declare its opinion on any such matter; and (c) draw any matter to the attention of the Visitor or the Church Commissioners.
V The Chapter (1) There shall be a Chapter which shall, subject to the provisions of section 4 of the Measure, consist of— (a) The Dean, who shall be the chairman and shall have a casting (or second) vote; (b) all the Residentiary Canons; (c) three lay persons on the church electoral roll of the parish elected at the Annual Meeting of Parishioners and known as Cathedral Wardens; (d) three lay persons elected at the Annual Parochial Church Meeting by those on the church electoral roll of the parish from amongst their number. (e) one lay person appointed, after consultation with the Dean, by the Bishop. The members in categories (c), (d) and (e) shall hold office for three years but shall be eligible for membership for further terms of office. (2) It shall be the duty of the Chapter to direct and oversee the administration of the affairs of the Cathedral and in particular to— (a) order the worship and promote the mission of the Cathedral; (b) formulate, after consultation with the Bishop, proposals in connection with the general direction and mission of the Cathedral and submit them to the Council for its advice; (c) prepare and adopt an annual budget for the Cathedral; (d) submit to the Council and to the College of Canons the annual report and audited accounts prepared in accordance with section 27 of the Measure and such other reports as may be requested by the Council on any matter concerning the Cathedral; (e) keep under review the Constitution and Statutes of the Cathedral and submit any proposals for their revision to the Council; (f) manage all property vested in the Cathedral and the income accruing from it and, in particular, ensure that necessary repairs and maintenance in respect of the Cathedral and its contents and other buildings and monuments are carried out; (g) hold the common seal of the Cathedral and affix it when required. (3) The Chapter shall meet on at least nine occasions in each calendar year. (4) The Chapter shall have power, subject to the provisions of the Measure and the Care of Cathedrals Measure 1990, to acquire and dispose of property on behalf of the corporate body of the Cathedral established by this Constitution. (5) The Chapter shall exercise the functions previously exercisable in relation to the Parish by the parochial church council and transferred to the administrative body of the Cathedral under section 12(1) of the Cathedrals Measure 1963.
VI The Finance Committee of The Chapter (1) There shall be a finance committee of the Chapter with the function of advising the Chapter in connection with its responsibilities in the fields of financial and investment management. The membership shall include persons who have experience and expertise in these fields. (2) The committee shall consist of— (a) the Dean; (b) one lay member of the Chapter, appointed annually by the Chapter, who shall be the chairman; (c) four other persons appointed by the Chapter, who need not be members of the Chapter, at least two of whom shall be lay. Those members in (c) above shall hold office for three years but shall be eligible for membership for further terms of office subject to a maximum of nine years in all.
VII Committees of the Chapter The Chapter may establish such committees as it may determine, and may delegate functions, powers and duties to any committee. The Dean and at least one other member of the Chapter shall be a member of each such committee. If the Chapter so determines, persons who are not members of the Chapter may be members of a committee.
VIII The College of Canons (1) There shall be a College of Canons consisting of the Dean and every Canon. (2) In the event of a vacancy in the See, the College of Canons shall be summoned by the Dean to meet and, on receiving from Her Majesty a licence under the Great Seal with a letter missive as provided by the Appointment of Bishops Act 1533, shall proceed to the election of a Bishop in the manner laid down by that Act. (3) The College of Canons shall— (a) receive and consider the annual report and audited accounts of the Cathedral; (b) discuss such matters concerning the Cathedral and its work in the Diocese as may be raised by any of its members; and (c) appoint two of its members to the Council in accordance with section IV(1)(d) above.
IX The Dean and Rector The Dean, being a person having the qualifications prescribed by law, is appointed by Her Majesty. The Rector of the Parish is appointed by the Bishop. The offices of Dean and Rector may be held in plurality and have invariably been held by the same person. The Dean shall vacate his or her office automatically and without the execution of any instrument of resignation in accordance with the Ecclesiastical Offices (Age Limit) Measure 1975 (which also applies to the office of Rector of the Parish).
X The Residentiary Canons (1) The number of Residentiary Canons, including the Sub Dean, shall not exceed five at any one time. (2) (a) The Sub Dean, being a person having the qualifications prescribed by law to be a Residentiary Canon shall be appointed, after consultation with the Bishop and the Chapter, by the Dean. (b) The other Residentiary Canons, being persons having the qualifications prescribed by law, shall be appointed, after consultation with the Dean, by the Bishop. (3) The Sub Dean and at least one other Residentiary Canon shall, subject to the provisions of section 8 of the Measure, be engaged exclusively on Cathedral duties. (4) (a) Subject to paragraph (5) below, the appointment of Sub Dean shall be for the initial term of ten years. The appointment may be renewed, after consultation with the Bishop and the Chapter, by the Dean, for a further term or terms not exceeding three years in the case of each renewal and not exceeding two further terms in all. (b) Subject to paragraphs 5 and 6 below, appointments to other residentiary canonries shall be for the initial term of ten years or such shorter term as the Bishop, after consultation with the Chapter, may determine. The appointments may be renewed, after consultation with the Chapter, by the Bishop, for a further term or terms not exceeding three years in the case of each renewal and not exceeding two further terms in all. (5) A Residentiary Canon shall vacate his or her canonry automatically and without the execution of any instrument of resignation in accordance with the Ecclesiastical Offices (Age Limit) Measure 1975. (6) Subject to paragraph (5) above, any person appointed as a Residentiary Canon in consequence of his or her appointment to any other office shall, upon vacating that other office, immediately and without instrument of resignation vacate his or her residentiary canonry, unless the Bishop, after consultation with the Chapter, otherwise determines. (7) The Bishop may for financial or other reasons and with the consent of the Chapter suspend and refrain from filling a residentiary canonry which has fallen vacant, and may, with the like consent, revive and appoint to such residentiary canonry.
XI The Honorary Canons (1) There shall be not more than thirty-four Honorary Canons comprising— (a) any Bishop Suffragan or full-time stipendiary Assistant Bishop or Archdeacon, not being a Residentiary Canon; (b) not more than twenty-four persons in Holy Orders resident in the Diocese (save two who may be resident in another Diocese) appointed by the Bishop; (c) those three lay persons known as Cathedral Wardens chosen to be members of the Chapter as provided in section V(1)(c) of this Constitution; (d) not more than seven lay persons who have given distinguished service to the Diocese or to the Cathedral, appointed by the Bishop. (2) (a) Those members of the Chapter elected under the provisions of V(1)(c) above shall continue in their honorary canonries as long as they continue in their membership of the Chapter. (b) An Honorary Canon who has been appointed in connection with some other office held or function performed by him or her shall, on ceasing to hold such office or perform such function, automatically and without the execution of any instrument of resignation vacate his or her honorary canonry, unless the Bishop otherwise determines. (c) All other Honorary Canons shall vacate their honorary canonries automatically and without the execution of any instrument of resignation upon attaining 70 years of age or upon ceasing to be beneficed or licensed in the Diocese, whichever occurs first, unless the Bishop otherwise determines. (3) An Honorary Canon shall seek to contribute to the corporate life of the Cathedral and to promote its mission and its work within the diocese.
XII The Administrator and other Officers (1) There shall be a Cathedral Administrator, who shall be appointed by the Chapter on such terms in respect of tenure, remuneration and duties as the Chapter shall determine. (2) There shall be a Cathedral Architect, who shall be a person registered under the Architects Act 1997 or any Act amending or extending the same, and who shall be appointed by the Chapter, after consultation with the Cathedrals Fabric Commission for England, on such terms in respect of tenure, remuneration and duties as the Chapter shall determine. (3) There shall be an Archaeological Consultant to the Cathedral, who shall be appointed by the Chapter in accordance with section 12(2) of the Care of Cathedrals Measure 1990, on such terms in respect of tenure, remuneration and duties as the Chapter shall determine. (4) There shall be an Auditor, who shall be a person who may under section 43 of the Charities Act 1993 audit the accounts of a charity, who shall be appointed by the Chapter on such terms in respect of tenure and remuneration as the Chapter shall determine, and who shall audit the accounts of the Cathedral in accordance with section 27 of the Measure. (5) There shall be a person having the function of supervising the music of the cathedral, known as the Master (or Director) of the Music, who shall be appointed by the Chapter on such terms in respect of tenure, remuneration and duties as the Chapter shall determine.
XIII Provisions applicable to The Constitution and to The Statutes (1) No repeal or amendment of the Constitution or the Statutes shall be made except in accordance with the provisions of the Measure. (2) Nothing in the Constitution or Statutes shall affect any right of patronage or other right or interest of Her Majesty. (3) In the Constitution and in the Statutes— (a) ‘Cathedral’ and ‘Cathedral Church’ mean the Cathedral and Abbey Church of St Alban; (b) ‘Bishop’ means the Bishop of St Albans; (c) ‘Cathedral duties’ means duties, whether in the Cathedral or the Diocese, which should, in the opinion of the Chapter after consultation with the Bishop, be discharged in or from the Cathedral; (d) ‘Diocese’ means Diocese of St Albans and ‘diocesan’ shall be construed accordingly; (e) ‘Ecumenical Chaplain’ means a minister of a church to which Canon B43 applies who has been appointed to the cathedral staff. (f) ‘the Measure’ means the Cathedrals Measure 1999; (g) ‘Parish’ means the ecclesiastical parish of the Abbey Church of St Alban, and ‘Parish Church’ and ‘parochial’ shall be construed accordingly; (4) A reference in the Constitution and Statutes to the holder of any office, dignity or preferment shall be to the holder for the time being of such office, dignity or preferment in the Cathedral Church or, as the case requires, in the Diocese.
Statutes I The Bishop (1) The Bishop shall have the principal seat and dignity in the Cathedral and all persons holding office or ministering therein shall pay due reverence and render loyal and ready service to the Bishop. (2) The Bishop shall, after election, be enthroned according to the customs of the Cathedral. (3) After consultation with the Dean, the Bishop may officiate in the Cathedral and use it for the Bishop’s work of teaching and mission, for ordinations and synods and for other diocesan occasions and purposes. At any service which the Bishop holds, the Bishop may determine the ordering thereof, preach or appoint the preacher and decide the object of the collection, subject to the deduction therefrom of an amount, to be determined by the Chapter, to meet the expenses incurred in such services. (4) The Bishop may at any time seek the advice of the Chapter on any matter. (5) The Bishop, as Visitor, shall hear and determine any question as to the construction of the Constitution and Statutes. (6) The Bishop may hold a visitation of the Cathedral when the Bishop considers it desirable or necessary to do so or when requested by the Council or the Chapter. (7) In the course of a visitation, the Bishop may give such directions to the Chapter, to the holder of any office in the Cathedral or to any person employed by the Cathedral as will, in the opinion of the Bishop, better serve the due observance of the Constitution and Statutes. (8) It shall be the duty of any person or body on whom functions are conferred by the Constitution and Statutes to act in accordance with any determination and any direction by the Bishop under this Statute. (9) The Bishop may at any time propose for consideration by the Council amendments to the Constitution and Statutes.
II The Annual Meeting (1) There shall be an Annual Meeting for the purpose of holding elections and receiving the customary reports, which may be attended by persons resident in the parish whose names are entered on a register of local government electors by reason of such residence, and by persons whose names are on the church electoral roll of the parish, and by persons on the roll as provided in paragraph (2) below. (2) The Chapter shall maintain a roll of those who are engaged in work or service connected with the Cathedral in a regular capacity and who have requested in writing that they should be on the roll.
III Terms of Office and Membership (1) Those persons in office at the time when this Constitution and these Statutes shall come into effect shall remain in office on the conditions regarding tenure of office under which they were elected or appointed. (2) No proceedings shall be invalidated by any vacancy in the membership or by any defect in the qualification or election of any member. (3) Members of the Chapter and its Committees shall declare any personal interest they have in any matter under consideration. They may, with the consent of the meeting, be present and speak at any discussion on such a matter, but they shall not in any case vote on that matter.
IV The Council (1) Meetings of the Council shall be called by the chairman, in accordance with a resolution of the Council, on the chairman’s own motion, or on the written requisition of at least eight members of the Council. Three weeks notice of a Council meeting shall be given. (2) The quorum for the transaction of business at a meeting of the Council shall be nine of its members. (3) In the absence of the chairman, the Council shall elect one of its members to preside over it.
V The Chapter (1) Meetings of the Chapter shall be called by the Dean, in accordance with a resolution of the Chapter, on the Dean’s own motion, or on the written requisition of at least four members of the Chapter. Seven days notice of a Chapter meeting shall be given. (2) The quorum for the transaction of business at a meeting of the Chapter shall be six of its members. (3) In the absence of the Dean or of any person appointed to exercise the functions of the Dean under article X(5) below, the Sub Dean shall preside over the Chapter, but shall not have a casting (or second) vote. (4) The following steps shall not be taken without the consent of the Dean— (a) any alteration of the ordering of services in the Cathedral; (b) the settlement of the Cathedral’s budget; (c) the implementation of any decision taken by the Chapter in the Dean’s absence: Provided that, in the case of a decision taken by the Chapter as to any matter other than one mentioned in paragraph (a) or (b) above, the Dean’s consent shall be deemed to have been given for the purposes of paragraph (c) above after the expiry of one month following the date on which the decision was taken unless, within that period, the Dean requests the Chapter to reconsider the decision at the next meeting of the Chapter, in which case the matter shall be decided by a majority vote of those present and voting at the meeting, the Dean having a casting (or second) vote. (5) Two members of the Chapter shall be present when the common seal is affixed and they shall record the reason why it is affixed in the seal book and sign as witnesses.
VI Worship and Preaching (1) It shall the be the duty of the Chapter to order the worship of the Cathedral. No alteration in the ordering of services shall be made without the consent of the Dean. It shall be the duty of the Dean to ensure that Divine Service is duly performed in the Cathedral. (2) A person who is not authorised to preach in a church to which Canon B43 applies shall not preach in the Cathedral without the consent of both the Bishop and the Dean.
VII The Abbey Assembly (1) There shall be an Abbey Assembly which shall co-ordinate the work of the parish and advise the Chapter on all matters affecting the parish and congregation. The Chapter may delegate to the Abbey Assembly such budget, functions, powers and duties relating to the parish and congregation as the Chapter shall determine. (2) The Assembly shall consist of: (a) the chairmen of committees established by the Chapter for parish and congregational purposes, if not appointed under (b) below; (b) six persons on the church electoral roll of the parish appointed by the Chapter, to hold office as members of the Assembly for a term of three years (Provided that in the case of the first such appointments after these Statutes come into force the terms of office shall be one year in the case of two of the members, two years in the case of a further two of the members and three years in the case of the remaining two members, in order to enable members to retire in successive years, such terms to be determined by lot among those appointed.) The appointments falling to be made under this sub-paragraph in any year shall be made after the annual parochial church meeting, which shall elect, as persons to be nominated to the Chapter for appointment, the same number of persons on the church electoral roll as the number of members of the Abbey Assembly to be appointed by the Chapter in that year under this sub-paragraph, and in making such appointments the Chapter shall have regard to those nominations; (c) two representatives, chosen by and from among those elected by the Annual Parochial Church Meeting to serve on the Deanery Synod; (d) the Dean; (e) the Residentiary Canons engaged exclusively on Cathedral duties; (f) the Minor Canons with parish duties; (g) the Cathedral Wardens. (3) The Sub Dean shall be Chairman of the Abbey Assembly. The quorum for the transaction of business at a meeting of the Abbey Assembly shall be nine of its members. The Assembly shall meet at least four times in each calendar year. (4) The Chapter shall meet with the Abbey Assembly at least once in each calendar year and may call further joint meetings at its discretion. The Chapter shall have regard to requests of the Abbey Assembly for further meetings.
VIII The Works Committee of The Chapter There shall be a Works Committee of the Chapter. It shall be the duty of the Works Committee to advise the Chapter on the repair and maintenance of the fabric of the Cathedral Church and other property belonging to the Cathedral.
IX The College of Canons The Dean shall convene at least one meeting of the College of Canons in each calendar year, in addition to the meeting described in section VIII(2) of the Constitution. The Dean may also convene a meeting of the College of Canons on other occasions and shall convene a meeting on the written request of one-third of the members of the College or at the request of the Bishop.
X The Dean (1) The Dean shall be the principal dignitary of the Cathedral, next after the Bishop. (2) The Dean shall be installed according to the customs of the Cathedral and at his or her installation shall make such declarations and take such oaths as may be prescribed by law. (3) It shall be the duty of the Dean, as chairman of the Chapter, to govern and direct on its behalf the life and work of the Cathedral and, in particular, to— (a) ensure that Divine Service is duly performed in the Cathedral; (b) ensure that the Constitution and Statutes are faithfully observed; (c) maintain good order and proper reverence in the Cathedral; (d) secure the pastoral care of all members of the Cathedral community; (e) take all decisions necessary to deal with any emergency affecting the Cathedral, pending consideration of the matter by the Chapter. (4) The Dean shall reside in the accommodation provided by the Chapter. (5) If the office of Dean is vacant, or the Bishop considers that the Dean is unable to discharge any or all of his or her functions by reason of illness or absence or any other cause, the Bishop shall, after consultation with the Chapter, appoint a Residentiary Canon to carry out such functions as the Dean is unable to discharge during the period in question, and references in the Constitution and Statutes to the Dean shall be construed accordingly. (6) If any question arises whether an appointment under paragraph (5) above is justified, that question shall be determined by the Archbishop of the Province.
XI The Sub Dean (1) The Sub Dean shall have special care for the Cathedral community and for persons resident in the parish. (2) The Sub Dean shall be the senior Residentiary Canon and shall, in the temporary absence of the Dean, act in the Dean’s stead.
XII The Residentiary Canons (1) Subject to the rights exercisable by any other person in accordance with the Constitution and the Statutes, each of the Residentiary Canons shall preach in the Cathedral at least five times in each calendar year and shall preside at the celebration of the eucharist in the Cathedral at least twelve times in each calendar year. (2) The Residentiary Canons shall undertake such duties in the Cathedral as the Chapter shall determine after consultation with them. They shall endeavour to strengthen the whole corporate life, worship and mission of the Cathedral and to promote the rôle of the Cathedral in and beyond the Diocese. (3) The Residentiary Canons engaged exclusively on Cathedral duties shall reside in the accommodation provided by the Chapter. The Residentiary Canons not engaged exclusively on Cathedral duties shall reside within such a distance from the Cathedral Church as shall be prescribed, after consultation with the Chapter, by the Bishop.
XIII The Archdeacon of St Albans The Archdeacon of St Albans shall have a special responsibility for the relationship between the Cathedral and the Diocese. The Archdeacon shall act as the Canon in Residence for at least, but not necessarily for more than, one month in each calendar year. The Archdeacon shall be placed in a stall among the Residentiary Canons and shall have the same duties in respect of preaching in the Cathedral and presiding at the celebration of the eucharist as a Residentiary Canon. The Archdeacon shall be a member of the College of Canons and of the Council. The Archdeacon shall not be a member of the Chapter.
XIV The Bishops Suffragan and Archdeacons Subject to the rights exercisable by any other person in accordance with the Constitution and the Statutes, each Bishop Suffragan and Archdeacon (other than the Archdeacon of St Albans) shall have the right of preaching in the Cathedral at least once in each calendar year and shall be invited by the Dean to preside at the celebration of the eucharist in the Cathedral at least four times in each year.
XV The Canon In Residence (1) Residentiary Canons shall be in residence for at least one month in each calendar year. The Canon in Residence shall be the ‘duty officer’ for the period for which he or she is in residence. The Canon in Residence shall attend Matins and Evensong or, in his or her absence, ensure that another Residentiary Canon is present. The Canon in Residence, having consulted the Dean and the other Residentiary and Minor Canons, shall co-ordinate the choosing of preachers. (2) In consultation with the Dean and the other Residentiary and Minor Canons, the Canon in Residence shall be the Cathedral’s representative on special occasions. The Canon in Residence shall, in the temporary absence of the Dean and of the Sub Dean, act in their stead.
XVI Seating for Lay Members of the Chapter Those lay members of the Chapter who are not Honorary Canons shall have an appointed place in the Quire of the Cathedral Church.
XVII Installation of Canons Every Canon shall be installed by the Dean according to the customs of the Cathedral and shall take such oaths as may be prescribed by law or by the said customs.
XVIII The Honorary Canons The Dean shall from time to time invite each Honorary Canon who is a Clerk in Holy Orders to preside at the celebration of the eucharist in the Cathedral.
XIX Emeritus Titles When a Dean, a Residentiary Canon or an Honorary Canon vacates his or her office and, in the case of a clerk in Holy Orders, retires, the Bishop may confer upon him or her the title of Dean Emeritus or of Canon Emeritus, as the case may be. A title conferred under this provision shall grant no vested interest and, in particular, the holder shall not by virtue of that title be a member of the College of Canons.
XX The Minor Canons The Chapter may appoint Minor Canons on such terms in respect of tenure, remuneration and duties as the Chapter shall determine. Minor Canons shall reside in the accommodation provided by the Chapter.
XXI The Ecumenical Chaplains Ecumenical Chaplains shall be appointed, after consultation with the Bishop, by the Chapter. The Chaplains shall hold office for five years but shall be eligible for membership for further terms of office. They shall be members of the Cathedral staff and shall be given due assistance in their work by all who hold office or minister in the Cathedral.
XXII Associated Clergy The Chapter may request the regular voluntary services of some clergy. The arrangement shall be an informal one and may be ended by either party at any time. Associated Clergy shall be given due assistance in their work by all who hold office or minister in the Cathedral.
XXIII The Cathedral Administrator The Cathedral Administrator shall attend meetings of the Chapter and shall act as clerk to the Chapter. He or she shall be entitled to speak but not to vote at the meetings. The Cathedral Administrator shall have an appointed place in the Quire of the Cathedral Church.
XXIV The Master (or Director) Of The Music The Master (or Director) of the Music may attend such meetings of the Chapter as he or she wishes subject to the agreement of the Dean and shall receive the agenda and minutes of meetings. He or she shall be entitled to speak but not to vote at the meetings.
XXV Other Musicians The Lay Clerks, Choristers and other musicians of the Cathedral shall be appointed, after consultation with the Master (or Director) of the Music, by the Chapter.
XXVI The Treasurer There shall be a Treasurer of the Cathedral who shall be appointed by the Chapter on such terms in respect of tenure, remuneration and duties as the Chapter shall determine.
XXVII The Virgers The Chapter shall appoint a Head Virger and as many Virgers as may from time to time seem necessary on such terms and conditions as the Chapter shall determine. The Virgers shall be concerned to uphold the dignity of worship in the Cathedral, to care for its security and to welcome all who enter it.
XXVIII Lay Staff And Office Holders Other lay staff and office holders of the Cathedral shall be appointed by the Chapter.
XXIX The Chancellor The Chancellor of the diocese, if he is not a Canon, shall have an appointed place in the Quire of the Cathedral Church.
XXX Legal Adviser The Chapter may appoint a legal adviser on such terms in respect of tenure, remuneration and duties as the Chapter shall determine.
XXXI The Order of Procession in the Cathedral Church (1) (a) the Bishop (or any Bishop Suffragan when representing the Bishop), accompanied by the Chancellor or his representative; (b) the Dean; (c) any Bishop Suffragan or full-time Assistant Bishop; (d) the Sub Dean, Residentiary Canons and Archdeacons; (e) the lay members of the Chapter, accompanied by the Cathedral Administrator; (f) the Honorary Canons and Ecumenical Chaplains; (g) the Minor Canons and Associated Clergy. (2) Residentiary Canons and Archdeacons shall process together. The Sub Dean is the senior Residentiary Canon. Other Residentiary Canons and the Archdeacons process in order of seniority by date of appointment. (3) The Dean shall determine any questions as to the order of procession not covered by these Statutes. |
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