1. Conference Board of Laity.----There shall be in
every Annual Conferences shall provide for the fulfillment of the
purposes, duties and responsibilities assigned to the a
conference Board of the Laity by ¶¶730.2-5 and
which shall provide for an alternative structure for
the ministry of the laity related to the objectives of the General Board of
Discipleship as set forth in ¶¶1201-1229., by
structuring themselves as they deem appropriate. The Annual Conferences shall
determine the membership of the structure. It may have membership in common
with other structures within the Conference, and it may be assigned other
duties and responsibilities. As used in this ¶730 or elsewhere in the
Discipline in appropriate context, references to the "Conference Board
of Laity," or to the "board," shall be construed and interpreted to refer to
the structure provided pursuant to this paragraph, whatever named or titled.
General Conference Webmaster: Susan Brumbaugh
PETS Creator: John Brawn
Petition Text: 20446-DI-730.1-D
1996 United Methodist General Conference