1996 Book of Discipline: Paragraph 1104| General Conference 2000

¶ 1104. Organization--1. The board shall consist of fifty-eight (58) members constituted in accordance with ¶ 705.2 of the General Provisions. It shall be organized to accomplish its work through elected officers as prescribed in ¶ 708.

The membership shall be constituted as follows:

a) Jurisdictional members, clergy, laywomen, and laymen shall be elected to the board by the jurisdictional conference upon nomination from the annual conference in accordance with ¶ 705.3e and 705.4a based on the following formula: North Central--6, Northeastern--7, South Central--10, Southeastern--11, and Western--2.

b) Supplemental Members--One member from the South Shaba Annual Conference and one member from the Nigeria Annual Conference as supplemental members according to the provisions of ¶ 705.4e.

c) Central Conference Members--Five (5) central conference members shall be elected to the board on nomination by the Council of Bishops, according to the provisions in ¶ 705.4c.

d) Episcopal Members--Six (6) episcopal members, including at least one from the central conferences, shall be named by the Council of Bishops.

e) One member elected by Iglesia Metodista Autónoma Afiliada de Puerto Rico.

f) Additional Members--(1) United Methodist--Additional members are nominated by a committee composed of three persons from each jurisdiction (one clergy, one laywoman, and one layman) elected by the jurisdictional conference. They shall elect up to eight (8) additional members to ensure inclusivity and expertise. (2) It is recommended that the board elect at least one of the additional members without vote, from among the other churches of the Consultation on Church Union.

2. The board may elect an executive committee and establish such rules as necessary for the carrying out of its duties.

3. The board shall determine and establish the appropriate organization of the board and its staff, and it may create or discontinue as deemed necessary divisions, sections, committees, task forces, and consultations in order to carry out the regular or special duties of the board.

4. The board shall provide such bylaws as necessary to facilitate the work of the board, which shall not violate any provisions of the Discipline and which may be amended by a two-thirds vote of the members present and voting thereon at a regular or special meeting; provided that written notice to such amendment has been given to the members and the vote thereon shall be delayed at least one day.

5. Adequate provisions shall be made in its organizational structure for all responsibilities assigned to the board. These organizational units shall be amenable to and report regularly to the board and its executive committee.



	1996 Discipline ¶ 1104
	`¶ 1104. Organization--1. The board shall consist of fifty-eight (58) members constituted in accordance with ¶ 705.2 of the General Provisions. It shall be organized to accomplish its work through elected officers as prescribed in ¶ 708.` `The membership shall be constituted as follows:` `a) Jurisdictional members, clergy, laywomen, and laymen shall be elected to the board by the jurisdictional conference upon nomination from the annual conference in accordance with ¶ 705.3e and 705.4a based on the following formula: North Central--6, Northeastern--7, South Central--10, Southeastern--11, and Western--2.` `b) Supplemental Members--One member from the South Shaba Annual Conference and one member from the Nigeria Annual Conference as supplemental members according to the provisions of ¶ 705.4e.` `c) Central Conference Members--Five (5) central conference members shall be elected to the board on nomination by the Council of Bishops, according to the provisions in ¶ 705.4c.` `d) Episcopal Members--Six (6) episcopal members, including at least one from the central conferences, shall be named by the Council of Bishops.` `e) One member elected by Iglesia Metodista Autónoma Afiliada de Puerto Rico.` `f) Additional Members--(1) United Methodist--Additional members are nominated by a committee composed of three persons from each jurisdiction (one clergy, one laywoman, and one layman) elected by the jurisdictional conference. They shall elect up to eight (8) additional members to ensure inclusivity and expertise. (2) It is recommended that the board elect at least one of the additional members without vote, from among the other churches of the Consultation on Church Union.` `2. The board may elect an executive committee and establish such rules as necessary for the carrying out of its duties.` `3. The board shall determine and establish the appropriate organization of the board and its staff, and it may create or discontinue as deemed necessary divisions, sections, committees, task forces, and consultations in order to carry out the regular or special duties of the board.` `4. The board shall provide such bylaws as necessary to facilitate the work of the board, which shall not violate any provisions of the Discipline and which may be amended by a two-thirds vote of the members present and voting thereon at a regular or special meeting; provided that written notice to such amendment has been given to the members and the vote thereon shall be delayed at least one day.` `5. Adequate provisions shall be made in its organizational structure for all responsibilities assigned to the board. These organizational units shall be amenable to and report regularly to the board and its executive committee.`
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1996 Discipline ¶ 1104