The Acts of Convention

Resolved, That Title III, Canon 21, Section 1 be amended to read as follows:

Sec 1(a). The control of the worship, and the spiritual jurisdiction of the Parish, are vested in the Rector, subject to the Rubrics of the Book of Common Prayer, the Canons of the Church, and the godly counsel of the Bishop. All other Minister of the Parish, by whatever name they may be designed, are to be regarded as under the authority of the Rector.

(b) . All assistant Ministers of the Parish, by whatever name they may be designated, shall be selected by the Rector, subject to the approval of the Vestry where required by diocesan Canons, and shall serve under the authority and direction of the Rector. Prior to the selection of any assistant Minister, the name of the member of the Clergy proposed for selection shall be made known to the Bishop and sufficient time, not exceeding thirty days, shall be given for the Bishop to communicate with the Rector and Vestry on such selection. Any assistant Minister selected shall serve at the discretion of the Rector but may not serve beyond the period of service of the Rector except that, pending the call of a new Rector, such assistant Minister may continue in the service of the Parish if requested to do so by the Vestry of the Parish and under such conditions as the Bishop and Vestry shall determine.

(c). In case of the election of an Assistant Minister the name of the Clergyman whom it is proposed to elect shall be made known to the Bishop, and sufficient time, not to exceed thirty days, shall be given him to communicate with the Rector and Vestry thereon.

(b). (c). For the purposes of his office and for the full and free discharge of all functions and duties pertaining thereto, the Rector shall, at all times, be entitled to the use and control of the Church and Parish buildings, with the appurtenances and furniture thereof.

(d). In a Missionary Cure the control and responsibility belong to the Priest who has been duly appointed to the charge thereof, subject to the authority of the Bishop.