Decision Number 1328

SUBJECT TO FINAL EDITING


October 28, 2016

Decision


The bishop's Decision of Law is affirmed. The amendment to Rule 55 of the Rules of Order of the Greater New Jersey Annual Conference, which allows the Conference Nominations Committee to recommend a slate of officers to agencies that elect their own officers, is not in conflict with The Book of Discipline 2012, in particular ¶¶ 605.3, 612.3, 635.1c), 639.3, 2512.2.

Dennis Blackwell recused.

First clergy alternate Tim Bruster participated in the decision.

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