Supplement 9: Administrative Materials

1 The following are sent from the Diocesan Office annually in November:

• Annual Review of Stipend (Stipendiary Clergy only)
• Chaplaincy Council Officers’ Return
• Churchwarden’s Declaration and Certificate of Admission
• Child Protection Declaration

2  The following are available on request to the Diocese Office (or the diocesan website):

• Application for the Bishop’s permission to invite assistance with the distribution of Holy Communion.
• Application for Holy Communion before Confirmation
• Application for Reception in to the Church of England
• Application for a Bishop’s Licence for the Solemnization of Matrimony
• Application for a Bishop’s Permission for a Service of Prayer and Blessing after Marriage
• Application for Bishop’s Permission under the Ecumenical Canons
• Electoral Roll forms (see model in Supplement 3)
• Recommended forms of words for wills and bequests
• Forms in respect of making Gift Aid donations
• Advice for Treasurers
• Bishop's Permission to Assist in the Distribution of the Holy Communion

3  The following have a particular relevance to the appointment of chaplains / priests-in-charge:

• Checklists to assist Chaplaincy Councils
• Guide to interview procedures
• Application for the Archbishop of Canterbury’s Permission to Officiate under the Overseas and Other Clergy (Ministry and Ordination) Measure 1967

4  The following have a particular relevance to provisions for locum priests:

• Guide to Locum Opportunities in the Diocese
• Application form to become a locum priest and application for the Bishop’s Permission to Officiate
• Locum Guidelines

5  Friends of the Diocese in Europe:

• Application form to join the Friends  (also acts as subscription to The European Anglican.