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Resolution Number	Title		Legislative Action Taken	Abstract
2009-A185	Amend Title IV [Ecclesiastical Discipline]		Concurred as Amended	The 76th General Convention amends the whole of Canons Title IV on Ecclesiastical Discipline effective July 1, 2011; and amends Canon Title I.1.6(c) regarding the Recorder's duties to furnish information as required under clause (b).
2009-A187	Amend Title III [Ministry] and Title V [General Provisions] to Conform to Title IV Disciplinary Policies		Concurred as Amended	The 76th General Convention amends Titles III and V of the Canons with regard to certain disciplinary provisions, especially on renunciation of the ministry and abandonment of the Church.
2009-D062	Continue Developing Policies and Procedures for Sexual Misconduct Prevention		Concurred as Amended	The 76th General Convention directs that clear policies and procedures be developed to maintain safe places for all, particularly in dioceses that have been unable to implement sexual misconduct prevention training.
2006-A082	Amend Canons in Title III.[Ministry]		Concurred as Amended	The 75th General Convention revises the Title III Canons on Ministry.
2006-A086	Create and Disseminate Training Materials to Recognize and Respond to Abuse		Concurred as Substituted	The 75th General Convention instructs the Standing Commission on Ministry Development to create and disseminate training materials to recognize and respond to abuse.
2006-A156	Adopt Policies for Protection from Sexual Misconduct		Concurred as Substituted	The 75th General Convention condemns sexual misconduct and directs the adoption of policies for protection from sexual misconduct in dioceses.
2006-A158	Continue Task Force on Institutional Wellness and Prevention of Sexual Misconduct		Concurred as Amended	The 75th General Convention authorizes the Task Force on Institutional Wellness and Prevention of Sexual Misconduct to continue for the next triennium.

2003-A022	On the Topic of Nathan Network Funding		Rejected	The 74th General Convention rejects a resolution regarding Nathan Network Funding for personnel working with sexual misconduct in the Church.
2003-A023	Establish a Task Force for the Prevention of Sexual Misconduct		Concurred as Amended	The 74th General Convention establishes a task force to study and gather information concerning matters of institutional wellness for the prevention of sexual misconduct to be reported back to the Standing Commission on Ministry Development and the 2006 General Convention.
2003-A025	Recommend Funding for Resource Materials on Trafficking in Women and Children		Concurred as Substituted	The 74th General Convention recommends that Executive Council provide funding for resource materials on trafficking in women and children for use by dioceses and congregations.
2003-A037	Recognize the Rights of Korean Citizens During Status of Forces Agreement Negotiations		Concurred as Amended	The 74th General Convention urges the U.S. government, when renegotiating the Status of Forces Agreement with Korea, to recognize the rights of Korean citizens for legal redress of their grievances against U.S. military personnel.
2003-A111	Revise Title III Canons		Concurred as Substituted	The 74th General Convention revises Title III Canons by deleting Canons III.1-9, 13-17, and 19 and replacing them with amended Canons III.1-9, with all remaining Canons renumbered as appropriate.
2003-B008	Protect Children and Youth from Abuse		Concurred	The 74th General Convention recommits itself to the vision of A Children's Charter for the Church, and directs each diocese to develop and adopt policies for the protection of children and youth from abuse.
2003-D015	Make Sexual Exploitation Materials Available on the Web		Concurred as Amended	The 74th General Convention directs the Executive Council to make available electronic copies of the Committee on Sexual Exploitation's "Respecting the Dignity of Every Human Being."
2003-D034	Condemn Sex Trafficking		Concurred as Amended	The 74th General Convention condemns domestic and international sex trafficking.

2000-A028	Establish Task Force on Disciplinary Policy and Procedure		Concurred as Amended	The 73rd General Convention establishes and appropriates funds for a Task Force to study, assess, and report on present models of church discipline with regard to clergy misconduct.
2000-A031	Amend Canons in Title IV [Ecclesiastical Discipline]		Concurred as Amended	The 73rd General Convention amends Title IV, Canons 1, 3-4, 11, 14 and 15 to establish a Diocesan Review Committee in place of the Standing Committee in matters of ecclesiastical discipline.
2000-A057	Recognize Problem of and Support Efforts to Stop Trafficking of Women, Girls, and Boys		Concurred as Amended	The 73rd General Convention recognizes the problem of and supports efforts to stop trafficking of women, girls, and boys.
2000-A098	Authorize Continuation of the Committee on Sexual Exploitation		Concurred as Submitted	The 73rd General Convention acknowledges the work of the Committee on Sexual Exploitation and authorizes its continuation.
2000-C025	Urge Education, Prayer, and Local Response to Issues of Sexual and Domestic Violence		Concurred as Amended	The 73rd General Convention calls upon congregations to designate at least one Sunday each year for education, prayer, and local response to issues of sexual and domestic violence, and requests educational resources for congregations.
2000-D084	On the Topic of Sexual Exploitation of Children		Rejected	The 73rd General Convention rejects a resolution concerning the sexual exploitation of children.
1997-A124	On the Topic of the Committee on Sexual Exploitation		Rejected	The 72nd General Convention rejects a resolution concerning the Committee on Sexual Exploitation.
1997-A204	Develop Partnership for Global Mission		Concurred as Substituted	The 72nd General Convention directs the Executive Committee to develop a Partnership for Global Mission to strengthen international mission work.

1997-D061	Amend Canons IV.14.10, 15, 16 [Canons Relating to Conciliation]		Concurred As Amended	The 72nd General Convention amends Canons IV.14, 15 and 16 concerning the conciliation of disciplinary matters and the definition of the term "Conciliator."
1997-D094	Urge Dioceses to Make Use of the Pastoral Development Office		Concurred as Substituted	The 72nd General Convention urges dioceses to make use of Church agencies for training and resources on the procedures, alternatives, and consequences of Title IV on ecclesiastical discipline.
1994-A019	Amend Canon IV [Ecclesiastical Discipline]		Concurred As Amended	The 71st General Convention comprehensively amends the Canons Title IV on ecclesiastical discipline.
1994-A023	On the Topic of the Canon on Renunciation of Ministry		Rejected	The 71st General Convention rejects the resolution amending Canon III.18 concerning the renunciation of the ministry.
1994-A063	Direct the Committee on Sexual Exploitation to Complete Their Work		Concurred As Submitted	The 71st General Convention declares that sexual misconduct by clergy and Church employees is a problem, and reauthorizes the Sexual Exploitation Committee. It directs that it examine the issues relating to sexual misconduct and be a resource for those dealing with these issues.
1994-A064	Acknowledge Sexual Misconduct and Authorize Referrals to Victims' Advocates		Concurred As Amended	The 71st General Convention acknowledges that sexual misconduct may occur in the Church and accepts the work done on this problem by several church agencies. It authorizes a nationwide "800" telephone number for referrals to victims' advocates.
1994-B022	Commend Use of Educational Materials by the Sexual Exploitation Committee		Concurred As Amended	The 71st General Convention commends the manual Respecting the Dignity of Every Human Being, and the draft educational materials produced by the Committee on Sexual Exploitation and grants permission to reproduce these materials for setting policies and in training.
1994-D120	On the Topic of Funds for Victim Assistance		Rejected	The 71st General Convention rejects the resolution urging the Church Pension Fund to redesignate funds for victim assistance.

1991-B052	Establish a Committee on Sexual Exploitation		Concurred As Amended	The 70th General Convention declares that sexual abuse, exploitation, coercion and harassment of adults and minors by clergy and Church employees are abuses of trust. It authorizes the establishment of a Committee on Sexual Exploitation.
1985-B014	Direct Bishops to Establish Workshops for Clergy on Child Abuse		Concurred As Amended	The 68th General Convention requests that dioceses conduct workshops to help clergy recognize child abuse.
1985-D005	Amend Canon IV.10 [Abandonment of the Church by a Presbyter or Deacon]		Concurred As Submitted	The 68th General Convention amends Canon Title IV.10 to provide for a procedure for declaring abandonment by presbyters or deacons.
1985-D094	Commend Church Report on Sexual Behavior		Concurred As Substituted and Amended	The 68th General Convention commends a report concerning consumerism and sexual behavior and urges actions to combat sexual exploitation.
1982-A022	Amend Canon IV.10.2 [Deposition for Abandonment of the Communion]		Concurred As Amended	The 67th General Convention amends Canon Title IV.10.2 to permit an alternate to deposition for clergy who for reasons of conscience have come to exercise their ministry in another Communion.
1982-A089	Amend Canon IV.12.1 [Sentences Which May Be Imposed]		Concurred As Submitted	The 67th General Convention amends Canon Title IV.12.1 to add request for release as a ground for removal from the ordained ministry.
Resolution Number	Title		Legislative Action Taken	Abstract