Petition Text: 22549-LC-248.2-D

Understanding Petition Numbers

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Amend ¶ 248.2:

2. [Second sentence] When the membership size, program scope, mission resources, or other local circumstances so warrant require, the Charge Conference may, in consultation with and upon the approval of a written plan by the district superintendent, by a two-thirds majority vote modify the organizational plans; provided that the provisions of ¶ 244 are observed. Authorization for a pastoral charge or church to be administered according to a modified plan of organization adopted pursuant to this paragraph shall expire at the end of four years and may be terminated at any Charge or Church Conference by the district superintendent.

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Petition Text: 22549-LC-248.2-D
1996 United Methodist General Conference