Text of: 31973-HE-2626.2-D

Investigation and Trial of a Bishop

WHEREAS in recent years some questions have arisen regarding the fairness in the hearing and processing of allegations of improper activity by a Bishop; and

WHEREAS it is desirable that not even the appearance of favoritism or lack of full and proper consideration be present, if for no other reason than that a finding of "not guilty" will remove any possible lingering suspicion by persons not present at the trial; and

WHEREAS it is desirable and important that all persons believe that a finding of innocent is true and correct;

BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED BY THE 2000 GENERAL CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH THAT IN PARAGRAPHS 413.2 AND 413.3 WHEREVER "College of Bishops in that jurisdictional or central conference" or "College of Bishops" appears they shall be replaced by the term "Council of Bishops".; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT IN PARAGRAPH 413.3a) the words "forward it to the jurisdictional or central conference committee on investigation" be stricken and the following substituted for them: "Forward it to the Council of Bishops committee on investigation"; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT IN PARAGRAPH 413.3b) the following words be added: "The Council of Bishops committee on investigation shall review the decision of any jurisdictional or central conference committee on episcopacy on matters which have been referred to them. After reviewing that decision the Council of Bishops Committee on investigation may refer the matter for further judicial consideration and trial."; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT PARAGRAPH 2626.2(a) and (b) BE DELEATED. THEY READ:

 

 

 

 

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