BOA ACTION: Motion to reject with referral of the concept to the BOB and Staff dealing with the issue of electronic voting.
GCRCC Status: forwarded for April 2011 BOA action
Introduced by: Ohio Conference Delegation
Written by: Zonda Haase
Related to Paragraph(s) #: 6250 C
Whereas:
the circumstances of the culture require members to spend time away from their homes for empolyment pruposes, missionary assignments and military duty and
WHEREAS members may be receiveing medical/long term care and are prohibited from attending the annual society meeting and
WHEREAS these members have a history of consistent loyalty for and investment/interest in their local church’s ministry and connot be associate members of another Free Methodist Church due to geographical proximity,
Therefore, be it resolved:
that members in good standing with their local society be given the right ot cast absentee ballots. These ballots shall be mailed to them postmarked at least ten (10) calendar days prior to the society meeting and be received at the church’s mailing address not later than 48 hours prior to the annual society meeting. The unopened ballots should be received only by the society secretary to be counted at the appropriate voting time.
Does the resolution have a direct relationship to the vision and mission of the Free Methodist Church?
Yes.
How will the proposed change help us accomplish our vision and mission?
It recognizes the reality of our transitory culture.
The Resolutions Committee rates this resolution as:
(B) Recommended – worthy of review
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