| Resolution Number: | 2022-A069 | |
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| Title: | Expand DFMS Staff Position as Point of Contact for Safe Church Inquiries | |
| Legislative Action Taken: | Concurred as Amended | |
| Final Text: | ||
Resolved, That the 80th General Convention direct the Executive Council to expand an existing staff position to a full time position to serve as a point of contact for dioceses and individuals to obtain information about complying with the Model Policies for the Protection of Children, Youth, and Vulnerable Adults and the requirement to complete the updated Praesidium Safe Church Training, managed by the Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society, and reinforce the importance of creating a welcoming, safe environment for all of the people of God participating in The Episcopal Church sponsored or affiliated ministries, congregations, programs and other activities. This staff person shall report directly to the Canon to the Presiding Bishop for Ministry within The Episcopal Church; and be it further
Resolved, That $105,000, to include salary and benefits, be budgeted to fund this vital position.
| Citation: | General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, Baltimore, 2022 (New York: General Convention, 2023), p. 840. |
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