Petition Text: 21254-MN-508-D

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Amend ¶ 508:

Vacancy in the Office of Bishop.--A vacancy in the office of bishop may occur due to death, retirement (¶ 509.1, .2, .3), resignation (¶ 509.4), judicial procedure (¶ 2626.2), leave of absence (¶ 511.1) or disability (¶ 511.4) (¶ 511.3). In case assignment of a bishop...as provided in ¶ 620.2.

This paragraph shall become effective at the conclusion of the 1996 General Conference.

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Petition Text: 21254-MN-508-D
1996 United Methodist General Conference