459. Readmission after Involuntary Retirement--Clergy members of an annual conference desiring to return to effective relationship after having been placed in involuntary retirement (452.3) must meet the following conditions:
1. Submit a written request for reinstatement to the board of ordained ministry.
2. The board of ordained ministry and the Cabinet shall review the member's qualifications and the circumstances relating to his/her retirement.
3. Recommendation by the board of ordained ministry, the bishop, Cabinet, and a two-thirds vote of the clergy members of the annual conference that granted the involuntary retirement. A period of at least two years of service as a local pastor shall be required prior to readmission to conference membership.
4. Presentation of the certificate of retirement.
5. Presentation of satisfactory certificate of good health on the prescribed form from a physician approved by the board of ordained ministry. The board of ordained ministry may require a psychological evaluation. Any pension being received through the General Board of Pension and Health Benefits shall be discontinued upon their return to effective relationship. The pension shall be reinstated upon subsequent retirement.
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PETS Creator: John Brawn
1992 Book of Discipline: ¶ 459
1996 United Methodist General Conference