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        Incumbents (Vacation of Benefices) Measure 1977 (No. 1)
        Introductory Text
        Main body
        Part I Institution of Enquiry into Pastoral Situation in a Parish
        1. Code of Practice as to reconciliation.
        1A. Request for enquiry into pastoral situation in a parish.
        2. Action to be taken by archdeacon in certain cases before institution of enquiry.
        3. Institution of enquiry.
        4. Provisions with respect to resignation of benefice by incumbent.
        [5. Enquiry to be conducted by provincial tribunal.]
        Part II Institution of Enquiry into Disability of Incumbent
        6. Enquiry whether incumbent is unable to discharge duties by reason of age or infirmity.
        Part III Enquiries and Subsequent Proceedings
        7. Constitution and procedure of committees and tribunals.
        7A. Medical examinations.
        8. Ancillary provisions with respect to enquiry under Part I.
        9. Report to be made to the bishop.
        9A. Inhibition in disability cases.
        10. Powers of bishop in cases of breakdown of pastoral relationship.
        11. Powers of bishop in cases of disability of incumbent.
        12. Provisions supplementary to ss. 10 and 11.
        13. Compensation.
        14. Provision with respect to pension of incumbent found to be unable to perform duties attaching to benefice.
        Part IV Supplemental
        15. . . .
        16. Certain expenses to be paid by Diocesan Board of Finance.
        17. Exercise of powers of bishop during absence abroad, etc.
        18. Procedural rules.
        19. Meaning of "benefice".
        19A. Meaning of references to pastoral situation.
        20. Amendments and repeal.
        21. Short title, extent and commencement.
        Schedules
        Schedule 1 Constitution of Provincial Tribunals
        Schedule 2 Compensation Under Section 13

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