c) Joint Review Committee.----In each Annual Conference there shall
be...and three five non-cabinet, non-board members in
full connection, one nominated by the bishop and Cabinet, and
two by the board, and two nominated from the floor at the executive session
of the clergy. One Two lay
observer members shall be appointed by the
bishop annually elected by the lay members of the annual
conference....The alternates who are non-Cabinet, non-board members shall
be nominated, one by the bishop and Cabinet and the other by
the board and one from the floor. All clergy members...
[3rd paragraph] ...the person against whom the grievance is lodged shall have
the right to be heard. No verbatim record of the proceedings shall be
made. The person against whom...No legal counsel shall be
present. However, sShould the ordained
minister under complaint and/or the person bringing the original grievance
desire it, a person chosen by them may accompany them at the meetings of the
committee, and shall have the right of advocacy. The requirements of fair
process as set forth in ¶ 2622 shall be followed. If resolution...
General Conference Webmaster: Susan Brumbaugh
PETS Creator: John Brawn
Petition Text: 20143-MN-454.1-D
1996 United Methodist General Conference