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Resolution Number: 2012-B020
Title: Amend Canon III.9.13 [Dissolution of the Pastoral Relation]
Legislative Action Taken: Concurred
Final Text:

Resolved, That Title III, Canon 9, Section 13(g)(2) be deleted as follows:

(2) In the course of proceedings under this Canon, if allegations of misconduct are made by the Vestry against the Rector that could constitute an Offense under Title IV, all proceedings under this Canon with respect to such allegations shall be suspended until the allegations have been resolved or withdrawn.

Citation: General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, Indianapolis, 2012 (New York: General Convention, 2012), p. 679.

Legislative History

Author: The Rt. Rev. Mark Sisk
Originating House: House of Bishops
Originating Committee: Ministry

House of Bishops

The House of Bishops Committee on Ministry presented its Report #29 on Resolution B020 (Amend Canon III.9.13(g)(2)) and moved adoption.

Original Text of Resolution

(B020)

Resolved, the House of Deputies concurring, That Title III, Canon 9, Section 13(g)(2) be deleted as follows:

(2) In the course of proceedings under this Canon, if allegations of misconduct are made by the Vestry against the Rector that could constitute an Offense under Title IV, all proceedings under this Canon with respect to such allegations shall be suspended until the allegations have been resolved or withdrawn.

Motion carried

Resolution adopted

(Communicated to the House of Deputies in HB Message # 160)

House of Deputies

The House of Deputies Committee on Ministry presented its Report #34 on HB Message #160 on Resolution B020 (Amend Canon III.9.13(g)(2)) and moved concurrence.

Motion carried

The House concurred

(Communicated to the House of Bishops in HD Message #262)

Resolution Concurred by Both Houses, July 12.

Abstract:   The 77th General Convention amends Canon III.9.13(g) allowing dissolution of the pastoral relation to continue even if an allegation of Offense is made.