| Resolution Number: | 2012-A101 |
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| Title: | On the Topic of Re-aligning Dioceses |
| Legislative Action Taken: | Rejected |
| Final Text: | |
Resolution Rejected. See Legislative History for original text of resolution.
| Citation: | General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, Indianapolis, 2012 (New York: General Convention, 2013), p. 635. |
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Legislative History
| Author: | Standing Commission on the Structure of the Church |
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| Originating House: | House of Deputies |
| Originating Committee: | Structure |
House of Deputies
The House of Deputies Committee on Structure presented its Report #34 on Resolution A101 (Convene Consultation on Diocesan Effectiveness) and moved adoption.
Original Text of Resolution
(A101)
Resolved, the House of Bishops concurring, That the 77th General Convention request that the Standing Commission on the Structure of the Church convene a consultation on the effectiveness of dioceses, with a focus on the potential for re-aligning dioceses to maximize their effective witness and ministry; and be it further
Resolved, that the Committee on Program, Budget and Finance consider including in the 2013–2015 budget $25,000 to fund such consultation.
Deputy Land of Wyoming moved the previous question. The President asked him to hold the motion until deputies who were in favor of the resolution addressed the House.
Deputy Land of Wyoming moved the previous question.
Motion carried
Debate terminated
A vote was taken on the resolution. A voice vote was inconclusive. A paper vote was taken.
Motion carried
Resolution adopted
(Communicated to the House of Bishops in HD Message #238)
House of Bishops
The House of Bishops Committee on Structure presented its Report #25 on HD Message #238 on Resolution A101 (Convene Consultation on Diocesan Effectiveness) and moved the resolution, recommending rejection.
Motion defeated
Resolution rejected
(Communicated to the House of Deputies in HB Message # 273)
Resolution Rejected.
| Report Reference: | Standing Commission on the Structure of the Church, Reports to the 77th General Convention, 2012, pp. 533-553. |
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| Abstract: | The 77th General Convention rejects a resolution requesting a consultation on diocesan effectiveness in witnessing and ministry. |