Resolved, That the 73rd General Convention reaffirm the current system of organizing the dioceses of our church into geographical provinces for more effective mission and ministry, in recognition of the momentum, positive experiences, and energy within the provinces during this triennium; and be it further

Resolved, That the provinces utilize and broaden existing networks and resources to strengthen and expand their capacity to facilitate, coordinate, and support their mission and ministry initiatives; and be it further

Resolved, That provinces continue to fulfill their canonical responsibilities and those that may be assigned to them by General Convention or Executive Council; and be it further

Resolved, That provinces demonstrate accountability by reporting regularly to dioceses, Provinces, and Executive Council; and be it further

Resolved, That the Standing Commission on the Structure of the Church be directed to work with the Executive Council and the provincial leadership to study and make recommendations to the 74th General Convention in the following areas:

• The role and responsibilities of provinces regarding the sharing of national and regional program resources;
• The future of Province IX, working with the Standing Commission on World Mission and the individual dioceses.