Decision Number 1368

Decision

The Judicial Council affirms the bishop's decision of law that the first question presented is moot. The bishop's ruling on the second question is reversed since it violated the separation of powers by intruding on the responsibilities and rights of the Clergy Session. It is not within the authority of a bishop to prevent the Clergy Session from fulfilling its responsibilities, or to exclude individuals to come forward as candidates either for commissioning or for ordination.

February 21, 2019

Ruben Reyes was absent. 

Warren Plowden, first lay alternate, participated in this decision.

Lui Tran recused himself and did not participate in any of the proceedings related to this decision.

Timothy Bruster, first clergy alternate, participated in this decision.