...defined by the General Conference, together with a lay member elected
by each charge, from each district of the Annual
Conference. There shall be a lay member elected for each 400 members. They
shall first be elected from local churches with 400 members, and multiples of
400 members. The remaining lay members shall be elected by the district
conference....Each charge served by more than one minister shall be
entitled to as many lay members as there are ministerial members. The
lay members....
General Conference Webmaster: Susan Brumbaugh
PETS Creator: John Brawn
Petition Text: 22432-CO-35-C
1996 United Methodist General Conference