Petition Text: 20541-CO-NonDis-O$
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Be it resolved, that the 1996 General Conference
authorize the appointment of a task force which shall examine the current
jurisdictional system in the United States, develop a plan to improve this
system and its boundaries by providing for effective, unified ministry in
metropolitan areas, and/or propose an alternate system for fulfilling the
mission of The United Methodist Church. Any plan should consider enabling the
appointment of episcopal leadership across regional lines. The task force shall
be an inclusive group appointed by the Council of Bishops and shall consist of
one lay and one clergy member from each Jurisdiction, two bishops, and five
persons selected for inclusiveness. The task force shall present a proposal to
the General Conference of 2000 A.D.
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Petition Text: 20541-CO-NonDis-O$
1996 United Methodist General Conference