| Resolution Number: | 2006-A158 |
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| Title: | Continue Task Force on Institutional Wellness and Sexual Misconduct Prevention |
| Legislative Action Taken: | Concurred as Amended |
| Final Text: | |
Resolved, That the Task Force on Institutional Wellness and Prevention of Sexual Misconduct established by the 74th General Convention continue for another triennium, and that the established standards of membership be maintained; and be it further
Resolved, That the Task Force continue its work to study and gather information concerning matters of institutional wellness for the prevention of sexual misconduct. Its study to include such concerns as screening, selection, and training of clergy, lay employees, and volunteers; monitoring and supervision; behavior management; incident investigation; and the articulation of pastoral standards and codes of ethical behavior; and be it further
Resolved, That the issue of the appropriate continuation of this work beyond this triennium be referred to the Standing Commission on the Structure of the Church; and be it further
Resolved, That the General Convention request the Joint Standing Committee on Program, Budget and Finance to consider the allocation of $50,000 for the implementation of this resolution.
| Citation: | General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, Columbus, 2006 (New York: General Convention, 2007), pp. 191-192. |
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Legislative History
| Author: | Institutional Wellness and the Prevention of Sexual Misconduct Task Force |
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| Originating House: | House of Deputies |
| Originating Committee: | Committee on Structure |
House of Deputies
The House of Deputies Committee on Structure presented its Report #6 on Resolution A158 (Continue Task Force) and moved adoption with amendment.
Original Text of Resolution:
(A158)
Resolved, the House of Bishops concurring, That the Task Force on Institutional Wellness and Prevention of Sexual Misconduct established by the 74th General Convention continue for another triennium, and that the established standards of membership be maintained; and be it further
Resolved, That the Task Force continue its work to study and gather information concerning matters of institutional wellness for the prevention of sexual misconduct. Its study to include such concerns as screening, selection, and training of clergy, lay employees, and volunteers; monitoring and supervision; behavior management; incident investigation; and the articulation of pastoral standards and codes of ethical behavior; and be it further
Resolved, That the General Convention request the Joint Standing Committee on Program, Budget and Finance to consider the allocation of $50,000 for the implementation of this resolution.
Committee Amendment:
Resolved, the House of Bishops concurring, That the Task Force on Institutional Wellness and Prevention of Sexual Misconduct established by the 74th General Convention continue for another triennium, and that the established standards of membership be maintained; and be it further
Resolved, That the Task Force continue its work to study and gather information concerning matters of institutional wellness for the prevention of sexual misconduct. Its study to include such concerns as screening, selection, and training of clergy, lay employees, and volunteers; monitoring and supervision; behavior management; incident investigation; and the articulation of pastoral standards and codes of ethical behavior; and be it further
Resolved, That the issue of the appropriate continuation of this work beyond this triennium be referred to the Standing Commission on the Structure of the Church; and be it further
Resolved, That the General Convention request the Joint Standing Committee on Program, Budget and Finance to consider the allocation of $50,000 for the implementation of this resolution.
Motion carried
Resolution adopted with amendment
(Communicated to the House of Bishops in HD Message #26)
House of Bishops
The House of Bishops Committee on Structure presented its Report #3 on HD Message #26 on Resolution A158 (Continue Task Force) and moved concurrence.
The House concurred
(Communicated to the House of Deputies in HB Message #151)
Resolution Concurred by Both Houses, June 17.
| Report Reference: | Institutional Wellness and the Prevention of Sexual Misconduct Task Force, Reports to the 75th General Convention, 2006, pp. 443-445. |
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| Abstract: | The 75th General Convention authorizes the Task Force on Institutional Wellness and Prevention of Sexual Misconduct to continue for the next triennium. |
| Notes: | This resolution was concurred without an appropriation of funds. |