Status of Retired Bishops.--A retired bishop is a bishop of the Church
in every respect except for membership in the Council of Bishops
and continues to function as a member of the Council of Bishops in
accordance with the Constitution and other provisions of the
Discipline. Upon retirement, the membership of a bishop
shall revert to the Annual Conference of which the bishop was a member at the
time of his or her election, or its successor.
1. Retired bishops may participate in the Council of Bishops and its
committees but without vote. They may preside over sessions of an
Annual Conference,...However, when a retired bishop is appointed by the Council
of Bishops to a vacant episcopal area or parts of an area under the provisions
of ¶510.3 or ¶511.2, that bishop may function as a bishop in the
effective relationship, including membership in the Council of Bishops
General Conference Webmaster: Susan Brumbaugh
PETS Creator: John Brawn
Petition Text: 20683-MN-510-D
1996 United Methodist General Conference