The Acts of Convention

House of Bishops

On the second day, the Bishop of Northwest Texas, Chairman of the Committee on World Mission, moved the adoption of Resolution A-113 on the Constitution of the ACC, Canon V.3.1 as follows:

Original Text of Resolution:

(A113)

Whereas, the functions of the Anglican Consultative Council are described in its Constitution duly approved by this Church (1969 General Convention Journal p. 321); and

Whereas, there appears to be some confusion concerning these functions in relationship to the Episcopal Church; and

Whereas, it is important that this matter be clarified for the continuing and beneficial relationship between the Anglican Consultative Council and the Episcopal Church; and

Whereas, there are no established criteria to guide us in electing our representatives to the Anglican Consultative Council; be it therefore

Resolved, the House of Deputies concurring, That the General Convention, (1) reaffirm its acceptance of the Constitution of the Anglican Consultative Council and more especially that section of the Constitution dealing with "Functions", reminding our Church that the Anglican Consultative Council is an advisory, consultative, and not a legislative body, and therefore speaks to the member Churches but not for them; (2) instruct our elected representatives to the Anglican Consultative Council to keep lines of communication open to the Executive Council and the House of Bishops, and report formally to each meeting of the General Convention of this Church; (3) express our confidence in the present process of selecting representatives to the Anglican Consultative Council, urging that at least the following criteria be given consideration in electing those representatives: (a). Representatives should possess a demonstrated knowledge of and concern for the world mission of the Church;

(b). Representatives should have a participatory knowledge of and work experience in the life of the Episcopal Church;

(c). Representatives should possess a close and effective relationship with the decision-making process of the Episcopal Church.

The motion was seconded by Bishop Goddard.

Resolution adopted

(Communicated to the House of Deputies in HB Message #7)