...and bishops elected prior to the year 2000 by the jurisdictions of The United Methodist Church shall have life tenure. Bishops elected in the year 2000 and following by the jurisdictions of The United Methodist Church shall have such tenure as the jurisdictional conference electing him/her shall have determined but shall not exceed 12 years. Each bishop elected by a Central Conference of The United Methodist Church shall have such tenure as the Central Conference electing him/her shall have determined.72
General Conference Webmaster: Susan Brumbaugh
PETS Creator: John Brawn
Petition Text: 22038-MN-53-C
1996 United Methodist General Conference