Resolution Number: 2009-B014
Title: Refer a Resolution to Study the Dissolution of the Episcopal Pastoral Relation
Legislative Action Taken: Referred
Final Text:

Resolved, That the 76th General Convention direct the formation of a Special Task Force for the study of reconciliation or dissolution of Pastoral Relations between dioceses and their bishops, including the constitutional, canonical and theological implications thereof, and to report its findings and any recommended amendments to the Constitution and/or Canons to the 77th General Convention; and be it further

Resolved, That the members of the Special Task Force include two members appointed by the Standing Commission on Constitution and Canons, two members appointed by the Standing Commission on Ministry Development and two members appointed by the House of Bishops Committee on Pastoral Development with the Bishop for the Office of Pastoral Development serving as the Consultant; and be it further

Resolved, That the General Convention request the Joint Standing Committee on Program, Budget and Finance to consider a budget allocation of not less than fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000) for the necessary expenses incurred during the work of the Special Task Force.

Citation: General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, Anaheim, 2009 (New York: General Convention, 2009), pp. 322-323.

Legislative History

Author: The Rt. Rev. James Edward Waggoner Jr.
Originating House: House of Deputies
Originating Committee: Committee on Structure

House of Deputies

The House of Deputies Committee on Structure presented its Report #20 on Resolution B014 (Study for a Dissolution Canon) and moved to refer the resolution to the Standing Commission on Ministry Development.

Original Text of Resolution:

(B014)

Resolved, the House of Bishops concurring, That the 76th General Convention direct the formation of a Special Task Force for the study of reconciliation or dissolution of Pastoral Relations between dioceses and their bishops, including the constitutional, canonical and theological implications thereof, and to report its findings and any recommended amendments to the Constitution and/or Canons to the 77th General Convention; and be it further

Resolved, That the members of the Special Task Force include two members appointed by the Standing Commission on Constitution and Canons, two members appointed by the Standing Commission on Ministry Development and two members appointed by the House of Bishops Committee on Pastoral Development with the Bishop for the Office of Pastoral Development serving as the Consultant; and be it further

Resolved, That the General Convention request the Joint Standing Committee on Program, Budget and Finance to consider a budget allocation of not less than fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000) for the necessary expenses incurred during the work of the Special Task Force.

Motion carried

Resolution referred to a Standing Commission

(Communicated to the House of Bishops in HD Message #200)

House of Bishops

The House of Bishops Committee on Structure presented its Report #30 on HD Message #200 on Resolution B014 (Study for a Dissolution Canon) and moved to concur with referral to the Standing Commission on Ministry Development.

A vote was taken on Resolution B014.

Motion carried

Resolution referred to a Standing Commission

(Communicated to the House of Deputies in HB Message #214)

Resolution Referred to a Standing Commission by Both Houses.

Abstract:   The 76th General Convention refers to a Standing Commission a resolution directing the formation of a special task force on reconciliation or dissolution of pastoral relations between dioceses and their bishop.