Inasmuch as the district superintendency is an extension of the general superintendency, the district superintendent shall be chosen by the annual conference in a manner analogous to the choosing of the bishops. He or she shall be chosen by balloting by all members of the annual conference, which shall continue until an eligible elder receives at least 60% of the ballots. Elders who are members of the annual conference and who are at least 50 years of age with a minimum of 20 years of service are eligible for election to the office of district superintendent. The election will normally continue until retirement. District superintendents will be required to retire at the end of the conference year immediately following his or her 65th birthday. The assignment of the district superintendents will be made by the bishop in consultation with the Committees on District Superintendency in order to determine the leadership needs of the districts according to ¶¶ 501 and 502. In the selection of superintendents, due consideration shall be given to the inclusiveness of The United Methodist Church with respect to sex, race, national origin, and age, except for the provisions of mandatory retirement.
General Conference Webmaster: Susan Brumbaugh
PETS Creator: John Brawn
Petition Text: 20806-MN-517-D
1996 United Methodist General Conference