1. Pastors and clergy in appointments beyond the local church shall be
appointed by a bishop, who is empowered to make and fix all appointments in the
episcopal area within which the Annual Conference is a part. Clergy
shall be appointed by the bishop, who is empowered to make and fix all
appointments in the episcopal area within which the Annual Conference is a
part. Appointments are to be made...Open itineracy means appointments are
made without regard to race, ethnic origin, sex gender,
color,...
General Conference Webmaster: Susan Brumbaugh
PETS Creator: John Brawn
Petition Text: 21285-MN-530.1-D
1996 United Methodist General Conference