3. Involuntary Retirement.--By a two-thirds vote...by the Board of
Ordained Ministry and the Cabinet.46 The procedures for fair process in
administrative hearings requirements of fair process as set forth
in ¶ 2622 shall be followed...at least one hundred eighty
(180) days prior to Annual Conference. Written notice also should be given
to the chairperson of the Administrative Review Committee.
The Administrative Review Committee (¶ 734) shall insure that the
Disciplinary procedures for involuntary retirement were properly followed. The
entire process leading to the recommendation for involuntary retirement 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. This process shall not preclude the rights to appeal
and trial by any person so guaranteed by our Constitution.
[Insert after sub-paragraph 7.] This paragraph shall be effective at the conclusion of the 1996 General Conference except for matters that have already proceeded to the Joint Review Committee.
General Conference Webmaster: Susan Brumbaugh
PETS Creator: John Brawn
Petition Text: 21224-MN-452.3-D
1996 United Methodist General Conference