11. Dr Laurie Scandrett asked -

What situations dictate whether an ordained person (not licensed to a parish) is issued with a "General Licence" or an "Authority to Officiate"? What is the difference between a "General Licence" and an "Authority to Officiate"? What, if any, are the typical restrictions or conditions that may be included in either of these licences?

To which the Archbishop replied -

The issue of a general licence or an authority to officiate is the responsibility of the Archbishop.

In broad terms -

(a) a general licence is normally issued to a member of the clergy in the Diocese who has a particular non parochial appointment, such as a lecturer at Moore College, or who has retired in good standing; and

(b) other appointments are made by way of an authority to officiate.