Petition Text: 21286-MN-533.5-D

Understanding Petition Numbers

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Add a new sub-point after ¶ 533.5b:

If the appointment is to a position other than pastor in charge, the following shall be included in the consultation process.

(1) The prospective appointee shall be informed prior to the appointment that the position under consideration is part of a multiple-staff ministry and shall be furnished an initial written job description approved by the Committee on Pastor-Parish Relations.

(2) The pastor in charge shall be conferred with concerning the prospective appointee.

(3) The prospective appointee and pastor in charge shall meet for discussion of the job description and mutual expectations.

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Petition Text: 21286-MN-533.5-D
1996 United Methodist General Conference