1. Membership.--The affairs of the General Commission on Communication
shall be governed by a commission composed of: three bishops selected by the
Council of Bishops, and four
twenty persons (it is recommended that there be two men and two
women including at least one clergy, one laywoman, and one layman)
elected by each the Jurisdictional Conferences on a
ratio providing for an equitable distribution among the various jurisdictions,
based on the combined clergy and laity memberships thereof as determined by the
secretary of the General Conference, provided that no jurisdiction shall be
represented by fewer than two members, fifteen additional members
elected by the commission to ensure membership of persons with expertise in the
field of communication, and two members of the General Council on Ministries,
selected by the council. It is recommended...The additional
members shall be nominated by a committee composed of one commission member
designated from each jurisdiction and one of the member bishops. Members from
the General Council on Ministries shall be assigned to the Division of Program
and Benevolence Interpretation.
5. [Second sentence] The general secretary shall cooperate with the
General Council on Ministries Council of Bishops for
program services...
General Conference Webmaster: Susan Brumbaugh
PETS Creator: John Brawn
Petition Text: 20640-GJ-1907.1-D
1996 United Methodist General Conference