1404. Authority of the Board--The board shall have authority to make bylaws and regulate its proceedings in harmony with The Discipline of The United Methodist Church. Bylaws may be amended by a two-thirds vote of the members present and voting thereon at a regular or special meeting, provided that required notice of such amendment has previously been given to the members. The board shall have the power and right to do any and all things which shall be authorized by its charter. It shall have authority to develop and carry out its responsibilities as described in 1402; to buy, acquire, or receive by gift, devise, or bequest property, real, personal, and mixed; to hold, mortgage, sell, and dispose of property; to sue and be sued; to borrow money in case of necessity in a manner harmonious with 906-907; to develop and maintain ecumenical relations to carry out its responsibilities; and to administer its affairs through the board and its respective divisions, departments, and committees.
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1992 Book of Discipline: ¶ 1404
1996 United Methodist General Conference