Canon H-2: INCUMBENT'S HOUSING

housing for an incumbent:

1. a) Under the authority of the churchwardens, every parish shall, provide a residence for the incumbent, furnished with a cooking stove, refrigerator, and drapes, or shall rent a suitable accommodation, provided free and without deduction from stipend. (Amended 1973, 1976).

b) The churchwardens may provide a housing allowance in lieu of a residence:

(i) if the incumbent or the churchwardens wish the incumbent to obtain a residence of the incumbent's own; and

(ii) the other concurs. (New 1973).

utilities:

2. The parish shall provide fuel, electricity, water, telephone, and general maintenance.

share of maintenance of rectory property:

3. Where there is more than one congregation in a parish, it shall be the duty of each to bear its proper share in the repairs and maintenance of rectory property. (Amended 1929, 1959, 1961) [formerly Canon 15, s.2].

rectory when incumbency changes:

4. When there is a change in the incumbency of any parish, the parish shall:

(a) place the rectory in a good state of repair , and then

(b) put the new incumbent in possession of the same.

rectory when incumbent dies:

5. The family of an incumbent who has died while in the service of the parish shall be provided with a suitable residence for a period of three months from the date of death, if required.

(Sections 1, 2, 4, 5 added 1959)

[except where otherwise noted, formerly Canon 11]