| Resolution Number: | 1997-A004 |
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| Title: | On the Topic of the Constitutional Article on a Trial Court for Bishops |
| Legislative Action Taken: | Rejected |
| Final Text: | |
Resolution died with adjournment. See Legislative History for original text of resolution.
Legislative History
| Author: | The Standing Commission on Constitution and Canons |
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| Originating House: | House of Deputies |
| Originating Committee: | Committee on Constitution |
House of Deputies
Original Text of Resolution:
(A004)
Resolved, the House of Bishops concurring, That the first paragraph of Article IX of the Constitution be amended to read as follows: The General Convention may, by Canon, establish a Court s for the Trial of Bishops, which shall may be composed of Bishops only . or of Bishops, Priests, and adult lay persons.
The Committee on Constitution presented its Report #3 on Resolution A004 (Amend Constitution Article IX, First Reading: Expand Bishops' Trial Courts), moved the resolution, and recommended adoption as amended.
Proposed Committee Amendment:
In line 4, after "Priests," add "Deacons,"; delete "lay persons" and add: "communicants in good standing and be it further
Resolved, That this resolution be sent to the Secretary of the Convention of every Diocese, to be made known to the Diocesan Convention."
Motion carried
Resolution adopted as amended
(Communicated to the House of Bishops in HD Message #93)
Resolution died with adjournment.
| Report Reference: | Standing Commission on Constitution and Canons, Reports to the 72nd General Convention, 1997, pp. 12-77. |
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| Abstract: | The 72nd General Convention rejects amending Article IX of the Constitution expanding the Trial
Courts for Bishops. |