24 members of CEEC are elected by DEFs to represent the Provinces of Canterbury and York. Canterbury has 16 members (8 clergy, 8 lay) and York 8 members (4 clergy, 4 lay). Members stand for 4 years, and each year a quarter of them stand down.

Persons nominated must subscribe to the CEEC Object and Basis of Faith. They may be nominated and seconded by any member of CEEC or of a DEF. The Nomination Form can be downloaded by clicking here.

Candidates standing for election are asked to furnish a completed Nomination Form and a personal statement (not exceeding 50 words) to: The Executive Officer, 27 Alvanley Rise, Northwich CW9 8AY.

The Electors are the Chairman and Secretaries of the DEF's, and the election are conducted by Single Transferable Voting (Proportional representation).