1.b)...Complaints shall be filed with the chair of the Board of Ordained Ministry, who shall forward the complaint to the Joint Review Committee and the ordained minister against whom the complaint is lodged within ten days of receipt. If the complaint alleges a chargeable offense, the district superintendent shall provide for the notification of the congregation which the minister currently serves and the congregation where the offense allegedly occurred. This notice shall be given orally and in writing within 14 days after the superintendent forwards the complaint to the chairperson of the Board of Ordained Ministry. The notice shall state which of the offenses listed in ¶2623 has been alleged, but shall not divulge further details regarding the complaint. The notice may also state whether the minister confirms or denies the substance of the complaint. In unusual circumstances...
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PETS Creator: John Brawn
Petition Text: 20142-MN-454.1-D
1996 United Methodist General Conference