11. The Inactive List (Up-dated June 6, 2004)

11.1      For a variety of reasons Lay Readers who are not able to be active for a period of time may find it desirable to maintain a record of their credentials as a Lay Reader. These persons will be placed on the Inactive list.

11.2     Application to be placed on the Inactive List may be made by either the Candidate or his/her Incumbent.

11.3      Lay Readers may be placed on the Inactive List for any of the following reasons:

•  Inability to perform his/her duties as requested by the Incumbent.

• Should a change in Incumbents not result in a new covenant;

• Should the candidate move to a new Parish and the incumbent not make a new covenant;

• Should the candidate move outside the jurisdiction of the Diocese and wish to maintain ties with the fellowship of Lay Readers of the Diocese (possibly in expectation of his/her return);

• Candidates wishing to temporarily relinquish their Lay Reader duties for a variety of personal reasons.

11.4  Persons on the List may be relicensed in their previously-held category upon suitable application.