The Acts of Convention

Resolved, That the 78th General Convention calls for a complete post-election review of the work of the Joint Nominating Committee for the Election of the Presiding Bishop including all aspects of the process including the work of the Transition Committee; and be it further

Resolved, That the committee to review the process be appointed by the Presiding Officers jointly, and such committee include representatives of all aspects of the process as well as some who have critical distance; and be it further

Resolved, That a report be given to the 79th General Convention of the committee’s findings and recommendations for future elections; and be it further

Resolved, That the Office of Pastoral Development provide support for this work; and be it further

Resolved, That the General Convention request the Joint Standing Committee on Program, Budget, and Finance to consider a budget of $50,000 for the review of the 2015 election.