Full Legislative History
Resolution Number: 2006-A158
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.