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Lay Members and alternates of the Annual Conference are elected
annually. |
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Each
Charge elects one Lay Member, except when the following
rules provide for additional Lay Members: |
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ONE of the following applies to a given Charge. |
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Charges
comprised of four or more churches shall elect
a second Lay Member, provided that no more than one person
shall be elected from any one church. |
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| b. |
Charges
of three or fewer churches, with a total membership of
400 or more shall elect a second Lay Member. |
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| c. |
Charges
with membership of 1100 or more shall elect three
Lay Members. |
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| d. |
Charges
with multiple Pastors shall elect one Lay Member
for each Pastor. (Exception: Local Pastors must be full-time.) |
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| 3. |
Each
Charge elects one alternate for each Lay Member. |
| 4. |
This
certification must be signed by the District Superintendent and
the Pastor. One copy shall be filed with the Conference Secretary,
in order for credentials to be approved for the Annual Conference.
Other copies are to be sent to the appropriate office as indicated
at the bottom of this form. |
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If
any of the Lay Members and/or alternates are to be replaced for
any reason, the Pastor shall ask the District Superintendent for
approval to hold an election. The name(s), address(es) and phone
number(s) of the person(s) elected shall be sent to the Conference
Secretary, on a form provided the District Superintendent. |
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