1. ...six ordained ministers in full connection and six lay persons who
shall have been members of The United Methodist Church for at least two years
next preceding their election, and shall have been active participants in The
United Methodist Church for at least four years next preceding their election,
and are members thereof within the Annual Conference electing them. Each Annual
Conference shall elect the same number of lay members as it elects ordained
ministers to the board, and all members shall have an equal vote on all
matters. Each Annual Conference shall elect two lay persons and may
at its discretion elect further lay members, up to one third of the membership
of the board. Lay members shall have a vote except on matters prohibited by
¶36, Article 2, in the Constitution. An ordained minister in
retired relationship may be included as a an
ordained minister member of the board. At least one of the ordained
minister members of the board...
General Conference Webmaster: Susan Brumbaugh
PETS Creator: John Brawn
Petition Text: 20745-MN-733.1-D
1996 United Methodist General Conference