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