1.b) Involuntary Leave of Absence.-
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District Superintendents may request an involuntary leave of absence without
the consent of the clergy probationary, associate, or
full member, at least ninety (90) days prior to the Annual Conference
session. They shall give to the clergy probationary,
associate, or full member and the Board of Ordained Ministry in writing
specific reasons for the request. The fair process for administrative
hearings as set forth in ¶ 454.2 shall be followed in any involuntary
leave of absence procedure. The clergy member
person has the right to a hearing...prior to being placed on involuntary
leave of absence. Written notice of the Board's action should be sent to the
respondent and the Administrative Review Committee's chairperson. Involuntary
leaves of absence shall be approved by two-thirds vote of the clergy session of
members in full connection with the Annual Conference. By two-
thirds
vote of the executive clergy session of clergy
members in full connection ...
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The Administrative Review Committee (¶734) shall ensure that the Disciplinary procedures for involuntary leave of absence were properly followed. The entire process leading to the recommendation for involuntary leave of absence shall be reviewed by the Administrative Review Committee and it shall report its findings to the clergy session of members in full connection with the Annual Conference.
General Conference Webmaster: Susan Brumbaugh
PETS Creator: John Brawn
Petition Text: 21211-MN-448.1-D
1996 United Methodist General Conference