815. Policies Relative to Nondiscrimination--It shall be the policy of The United Methodist Church that all administrative agencies and institutions, including hospitals, homes, and educational institutions, shall: (a) recruit, employ, utilize, recompense, and promote their professional staff and other personnel in a manner consistent with the commitment of The United Methodist Church to ethnic, racial, and sexual inclusiveness; (b) fulfill their duties and responsibilities in a manner which does not involve segregation or discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, sex, or handicapping condition, including HIV status; and (c) provide for adequate representation by laity.
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1992 Book of Discipline: ¶ 815
1996 United Methodist General Conference