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The Archdeacon of Hertford is the Adviser for Team and Group ministries in the Diocese of St. Albans and is willing to be consulted on any matters relating to Teams and Groups.
In Teams and Groups there are special provisions for consultation over vacancies. Team Rectors are normally appointed to the leasehold for a term of years although this will change under the provisions for Common Tenure in the Clergy Terms of Service proposals. The patron's duties are exercised by a special Patronage Board including Team representatives. The Pastoral Scheme establishing the Team will give details. The procedure for appointments of Team Vicars is usually set out in the Constitution of a particular Team or the Pastoral Scheme may make provision for the Appointment of Team Vicars. The leasehold term served by a team vicar will be replaced by Common Tenure in the new provisions under Clergy Terms of Service.
In Group ministries, there will be provisions in the particular Pastoral Scheme for other parishes and clergy in the Group to be consulted over the appointment of one of the participating incumbents. There will also be provisions for the appointment of a Group Chairman.
