Whereas, representation of each Central and Annual Conference on General Boards and the General Council on Ministries leads to ownership and participation of those conferences in regards to those General programs and budgets; and
Whereas, there are meeting locations, such as Conference Campsites, colleges, etc., that are more cost effective for meetings; and
Whereas, there are alternative ways of meeting and times, such as teleconferences, regional meetings, together with full annual meetings;
Therefore, be it resolved, that each Annual and Central Conference, or Episcopal Area directly and personally related to their Conferences, be represented on each General Board and the General Council on Ministries, and that each General Board and/or the General Council on Ministries find alternative ways to save meeting expenses other than cutting representation.
General Conference Webmaster: Susan Brumbaugh
PETS Creator: John Brawn
Petition Text: 20207-GJ-NonDis-O
1996 United Methodist General Conference