Resolves of the Executive Council

Resolved, That the Executive Council reaffirm the Jubilee Ministry and affirm the Jubilee Ministry Committee (Committee); and be it further

Resolved, That the Committee shall be a programmatic committee charged with engaging the Church in the needs and issues of poverty and oppression among congregations and dioceses; and be it further

Resolved, That the responsibilities of the Committee shall include:

1. Exercising orderly oversight of Jubilee Ministry development;
2. Working with the Jubilee Ministry office on such matters as internship appointments, training, education and program development;
3. Developing grant criteria and approving grants from funds designated by the Executive Council or the Presiding Bishop;
4. Recommending the designation of Jubilee Centers to the Executive Council;
5. Maintaining a human resources network; and be it further

Resolved, That the Committee shall consist of seven members, including the chair, to be appointed by the Presiding Bishop. At least one member of the Committee shall be a member of the Executive council and act as liaison between the Committee and the Executive Council, at least one member of the Committee shall be a member of the House of Bishops, and at least one member of the Committee shall be a Diocesan Jubilee Officer. The Presiding Bishop is encouraged to appoint persons who are broadly representative of the Church with respect to orders, geographical location and Province, age, sex, ethnic background and experience. Each member of the Committee shall be appointed for a three-year term and no member shall serve more than two consecutive partial or full terms. Initial terms of Committee members shall be appropriately staggered. The Committee shall meet at least once annually; and be it further

Resolved, That the Committee shall regularly report to the Executive Council through the Standing Committee on Program and its Sub-committee on Advocacy, Witness and Justice.