No general Church agency shall be permitted to issue public policy statements which contradict official statements of The United Methodist Church (¶ 817). Any United Methodist official who publicly contradicts official United Methodist statements, either verbally or by written statement, without clearly identifying either at the beginning or at the end of such statement that this is not the official position of The United Methodist Church shall be required to publicly recant to the media or be subject to disciplinary review and possible loss of title and position. In cases when an official refuses to recant, she/he shall be ipso facto removed from office, and the Judicial Council shall be authorized to clarify such matters to the public.
General Conference Webmaster: Susan Brumbaugh
PETS Creator: John Brawn
Petition Text: 22172-CO-610.1-D
1996 United Methodist General Conference