1. a) An equal number of clergy and lay delegates elected by the Annual Conferences as provided in The Book of Discipline (¶12).
2. e) This formula is designated to comply
complies with the Constitution,...the secretary of the General
Conference shall be authorized to remedy the situation by
adjusting up or down the numbers of clergy members...
6. The Secretary of the General Conference shall prepare and send
credentials to each Annual Conference secretary credentials to
be signed and distributed to the delegates and reserves elected by the Annual
Conference. The Conference secretary shall sign these credentials
and distribute them to the delegates.
General Conference Webmaster: Susan Brumbaugh
PETS Creator: John Brawn
Petition Text: 21609-CO-602-D
1996 United Methodist General Conference