4. All petitions submitted to the General Conference, except those submitted by
individual members of The United Methodist Church and local church groups,
which include proposals which would require funding from any general church
fund(s) (¶ 910) call for the establishment of new programs or
the expansion of existing programs will be invalid and will not be
accepted for consideration unless accompanied by a statement setting
forth the estimated cost of the proposal and a proposed source of funding
supporting data which addresses the issue of anticipated financial
requirements of the program. This requirement would apply to all
petitions which call for any of the following:
a) the establishment by the General Conference of a new council, board, commission, committee, task force, or other unit, whether temporary or continuing.
b) the establishment of a new program or programs or emphases.
c) the expansion of existing programs.
d) a requirement directing an existing agency to conduct studies, do research, provide resource materials or services, or take any other action which would require funding beyond that required for activities already being performed by the agency.
The "proposed source of funding" may take the form of a proposal to add the cost to existing budget proposals or to substitute the proposed structure, program, or activity for specifically designated structures, programs, or activities which were previously funded.
General Conference Webmaster: Susan Brumbaugh
PETS Creator: John Brawn
Petition Text: 21558-CO-608.4-D
1996 United Methodist General Conference