(Paragraphs 65 to 74) Compensation for loss of Office (by pastoral reorganisation) the existing provisions for compensation for loss of office as a result of pastoral reorganisation by: Replacing the existing compensation provisions calculated on future service and financial loss with compensation based on the length of past stipendiary ecclesiastical service in years. Providing a lump sum cash payment based on one month’s stipend for every year of service, capped at twenty one months’ stipend in total (but providing for a minimum cash payment of six months stipend regardless of length of service). Providing suitable housing for a period of six months. Compensating clergy for loss of pensionable service as part of the lump sum. Applying the compensation arrangements to all office holders regardless of when they took office including clergy on historic freehold. (Paragraphs 75 to 84) Measures / Areas Endowments and Glebe Measure 1976 Remove the requirement to consult incumbents and PCCs on glebe transactions. (Paragraphs 85 to 86) Patronage (Benefices) Measure 1986 In relation to the Patronage (Benefices) Measure 1986: Provide for the of presentation to lapse to the Diocesan Bishop rather than the Archbishop of the Province after nine months. Examine the for further streamlining of processes and paperwork. Other aspects of the Measure could also be simplified and brought up to date. Consider whether a more fundamental review of the Measure should be undertaken. (Paragraphs 87 to 88) National Clergy Payroll The Church Commissioners to provide clarification and improved guidance on when a post is an office and thus eligible to be paid through the clergy payroll (in addition to further planned discussions with HMRC on the tax implications of HLC and provided housing where clergy are not full time office holders). (Paragraphs 89 to 90) Availability of Guidance Encourage further consideration of how best to publicise the availability of guidance on legislation and encourage greater ease of access through the Church of England website. (Paragraphs 91 to 92) Extract from GS 1977 Developing Discipleship
(Paragraphs 65 to 74) Compensation for loss of Office (by pastoral reorganisation) the existing provisions for compensation for loss of office as a result of pastoral reorganisation by: Replacing the existing compensation provisions calculated on future service and financial loss with compensation based on the length of past stipendiary ecclesiastical service in years. Providing a lump sum cash payment based on one month’s stipend for every year of service, capped at twenty one months’ stipend in total (but providing for a minimum cash payment of six months stipend regardless of length of service). Providing suitable housing for a period of six months. Compensating clergy for loss of pensionable service as part of the lump sum. Applying the compensation arrangements to all office holders regardless of when they took office including clergy on historic freehold. (Paragraphs 75 to 84) Measures / Areas Endowments and Glebe Measure 1976 Remove the requirement to consult incumbents and PCCs on glebe transactions. (Paragraphs 85 to 86) Patronage (Benefices) Measure 1986 In relation to the Patronage (Benefices) Measure 1986: Provide for the of presentation to lapse to the Diocesan Bishop rather than the Archbishop of the Province after nine months. Examine the for further streamlining of processes and paperwork. Other aspects of the Measure could also be simplified and brought up to date. Consider whether a more fundamental review of the Measure should be undertaken. (Paragraphs 87 to 88) National Clergy Payroll The Church Commissioners to provide clarification and improved guidance on when a post is an office and thus eligible to be paid through the clergy payroll (in addition to further planned discussions with HMRC on the tax implications of HLC and provided housing where clergy are not full time office holders). (Paragraphs 89 to 90) Availability of Guidance Encourage further consideration of how best to publicise the availability of guidance on legislation and encourage greater ease of access through the Church of England website. (Paragraphs 91 to 92) Extract from GS 1977 Developing Discipleship
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