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Act 4, 1859 (IV) (Class 1) – Act anent the Election and Calling of Ministers. 25th May 1859. (As amended by Act 2, 1888 (II) – Act amending Act IV. 1859—anent the Election and Calling of Ministers. This act must be read in conjunction with Act 1, 1897 (I) – Anent Procedure in Vacancies. If anything in this act is inconsistent with Act I, 1897 then Act I, 1897 takes precedence.)

The General Assembly, with consent of a majority of Presbyteries, Enact and Ordain- 1. That when a vacancy has taken place in any Congregation, the Presbytery of the bounds shall, at its first meeting thereafter, appoint one of the ministers to preach in said Congregation, and to intimate the …
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