Petition Text: 22195-CO-NonDis-O

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Whereas, the equalization of lay and clergy membership at the annual conference sessions is a highly desirable factor in our connection; and

Whereas, the equalizing formula is based upon the clergy membership, many of whom cannot attend because of age, health, and distance since retirement; and

Whereas, such equalization requirements have caused a mushrooming of both size and cost for annual conference sessions;

Therefore, be it resolved, that the lay membership of an annual conference session shall be based on the voting clergy roll call attendance of the immediately preceding annual conference session.

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Petition Text: 22195-CO-NonDis-O
1996 United Methodist General Conference