Canon H-3: THE ERECTION OF CHURCHES

approval for buildings and structural alterations:

1. No church, rectory, or other building may be erected until:

(i) the site of the proposed building has been conveyed to the Synod or the Bishop of the Diocese; and

(ii) the plans, specifications, and statements of local or other contributions have been submitted to and considered by the Archdeacon and Regional Dean, who will submit them, if necessary, to the Bishop and the Executive Committee for their approval.

2. This canon applies to all structural alterations or improvements in churches, rectories, or other buildings, and the rearrangement of church or chancel furniture.

[formerly Canon 15]

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