1. Responsibility.----1. Pastors and clergy in appointments
beyond the local church shall be appointed by a bishop,
who with appropriate participation and consultation of the
district superintendent(s) (¶ 531). The bishop is empowered to make
and fix all appointments in the episcopal area of which the Annual Conference
is a part, including appointments to local churches and appointments beyond
the local church. Appointments are to be made...
General Conference Webmaster: Susan Brumbaugh
PETS Creator: John Brawn
Petition Text: 22089-MN-530.1-D
1996 United Methodist General Conference