The Acts of Convention

Resolved, That the Standing Commission on Constitution and Canons be directed to review Title IV, as amended, with regard to the constitutionality of the power granted therein to the Presiding Bishop to restrict the ministry of a Diocesan Bishop for an alleged offense without the consent of the Standing Committee for the Diocese or, in the case of alleged abandonment, the consent of the three senior Bishops as was the case prior to adoption of the amendments to Title IV by the 76th General Convention; and be it further

Resolved, That the Standing Commission on Constitution and Canons be directed to review Title IV, as amended, with regard to the constitutionality of the creation of a charging and trial system applicable to Presbyters and Deacons in violation of Article IX of the Constitution which provides that Presbyters and Deacons shall be tried by a Court instituted by the Convention of the Diocese; and be it further

Resolved, That each such review by the Standing Commission on Constitution and Canons include a process by which all interested persons may be heard on the issue; and be it further

Resolved, That the Standing Commission on Constitution and Canons submit a report on its findings with regard to these matters to the 78th General Convention.