Resolution 46 – Ministerial Delegates

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BOA ACTION: Motion to amend the sentence to say, “To present at least one more nominee than available delegate positions” Motion to adopt the amended paper.

GCRCC Status: forwarded for April 2011 BOA action

Introduced by: Mid-America Conference

Written by: Mid-America Conference

Related to Paragraph(s) #: 4030

Whereas:

WHEREAS, it creates unnecessary conflict.

WHEREAS, it creates a win/lose situation.

WHEREAS, it creates one more nomination than there are opportunities.

Therefore, be it resolved:

Strike the sentence, “They shall present at least two nominations for each ministerial position.”

Does the resolution have a direct relationship to the vision and mission of the Free Methodist Church?

No.

How will the proposed change help us accomplish our vision and mission?

Simplify elections

The Resolutions Committee rates this resolution as:

(A) Support – recommend adoption

Related posts:

  1. Resolution 47 – Lay Delegates
  2. Resolution 48 – Retirement of Bishops
  3. Resolution 49 – Immigration
  4. Resolution 45 – Membership

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  1. Denny Wayman 02. Apr, 2011 at 2:04 am #

    I can undertand the concerns of this resolution, but the problem is that the nominations are then the election if there is not a slate to choose from.

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