Canon A-8: BISHOP’S COMMISSARY & DIOCESAN ADMINISTRATOR

1. (a) Whenever it may seem appropriate to do so, the Bishop may appoint a Commissary from among the clergy of the Diocese to carry out the administrative duties of the office of Bishop.

(b) If the Bishop is unable to act, and there is not Commissary duly appointed, the Executive Committee may appoint a Commissary at any time.

(c) If the Bishop is unable to act, and there is no Commissary appointed under a) or b), the Dean shall act as Commissary until:

a Commissary is duly appointed under a) or b); or

the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Executive Committee, whichever shall first occur.

Diocesan Administrator:

2. (a) If there is no Bishop, the Executive Committee shall appoint a Diocesan Administrator to carry out the administrative duties of the office of Bishop until replaced by the Executive or the assumption of office by a new Bishop.

(b) When there is a Diocesan Administrator, the Administrator shall consult with and be advised by a Standing Committee made up of the Archdeacons.

 

(New 1997)

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