Election and Appointment.--In the historic manner and democratic tradition of the election of bishops, the district superintendents shall be elected by the annual conference clergy and lay delegates to which districts they will be appointed (¶¶ 503, 505, 506, 507).
1. Election.--The annual conference, in the session immediately after the General Conference or at the start of the quadrennium, shall elect district superintendents of such numbers as may be required to correspond with the number of districts in the annual conference. In the election of district superintendents, due consideration shall be given to the inclusiveness of The United Methodist Church with respect to sex, race, and national origin. In addition, consideration shall be given to the nature of the superintendency as described in ¶¶ 501, 502.
2. The annual conference shall elect one or more district superintendents from among the traveling elders of The United Methodist Church. Balloting at the annual conference shall not be limited to its own clergy members. The number of district superintendents shall be determined by the annual conference.
3. The annual conferences are authorized to fix the percentage of votes necessary to elect a district superintendent. It is recommended that at least 60 percent of those present and voting be necessary to elect.
4. Appointment.--Inasmuch as the district superintendency is an extension of the general superintendency, the bishop shall appoint those elected by the annual conference to their respective district appointments.
General Conference Webmaster: Susan Brumbaugh
PETS Creator: John Brawn
Petition Text: 23031-MN-517-D
1996 United Methodist General Conference