1205. Organizational Units--The organizational units shall be organized by the board so as to fulfill the objectives and the responsibilities assigned to them within the mandate of the board (see 1204.3). The basic organization of these units shall be as follows:
1. Membership--The units shall be composed of board members as provided in 805. In order to provide for unit members with special knowledge and experience, the board shall have authority to elect members at large to the units on nomination of the units and in accord with 805.
2. Meetings--The units shall meet in conjunction with the meetings of the board. Special meetings may be called in a manner prescribed by the board. Presence of one-third of the members of a unit shall constitute a quorum.
3. Officers--Each unit shall have a chairperson, elected by the board; such vice-chairpersons as necessary; and a recording secretary, elected by the unit.
4. Executive Committee--Each unit may elect an executive committee and establish such rules as necessary for the carrying out of its duties.
5. Unit Staff--The administrative officer of each unit shall be elected by the board and shall sit with the unit and all its regular committees. In all of these relationships he/she shall have the right of the floor without the power to vote. All other staff persons are to be elected or appointed in a manner prescribed by the board (814).
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1992 Book of Discipline: ¶ 1205
1996 United Methodist General Conference