Section V. Appointments to Various Ministries
436. General Provisions--All clergy members who are in good standing in an annual conference shall receive annually an appointment by the bishop unless they are granted a sabbatical leave, a disability leave, or are on leave of absence or retired.27
In addition to the ordained ministers, persons who have been granted a license as local pastors and who have been approved by vote of the clergy members in full connection may be appointed as pastors in charge under certain conditions which are specified in 406-408. All clergy members and licensed local pastors to be appointed shall assume a life-style consistent with Christian teaching as set forth in the Social Principles.
27See Judicial Council Decisions 380, 462, 492, 524.
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1992 Book of Discipline: ¶ 436
1996 United Methodist General Conference