In any case, all such non-appointed employees shall be and are subject to dismissal when, in the sole opinion of the pastor in charge and the Committee on Pastor-Parish Relations (Staff-Parish Relations), the employee's performance and/or conduct is found unsatisfactory for any reason or in any respect. Ability and continued demonstrated willingness of such employees to work effectively under the ultimate supervision and authority of the appointed pastor in charge and harmoniously with other staff members shall be deemed non-negotiable conditions of employment. The responsibility for acquainting each present and prospective non-appointed local church employee with these provisions and requirements rests with the Committee on Pastor-Parish Relations (Staff-Parish Relations). Access to the committee by such employees, as well as by appointed church staff, is to be guaranteed as a means of identifying problems or impasses, hearing grievances, and taking appropriate remedial action as necessary.
General Conference Webmaster: Susan Brumbaugh
PETS Creator: John Brawn
Petition Text: 22136-LC-270.2-D
1996 United Methodist General Conference