2023 Resolutions

CANON 6 RESOLUTIONS

Section 6.1 Filing.  All resolutions to Convention, except those resulting from the Bishop’s address to Convention and courtesy resolutions shall be filed with the Secretary at least sixty (60) days before the meeting of Convention.

Section 6.2 Committee on Resolutions.  Copies of all proposed resolutions filed with the Secretary shall be delivered immediately by the Secretary to the chair of the Committee on Resolutions and, if such resolution may involve a conflict with, or an amendment to, the Constitution or Canons, to the chair of the Committee on Constitution and Canons. 

Section 6.3 Approval by Convention.  Proposed resolutions which are not submitted in accordance with the above provisions may not be considered except by a vote of two-thirds of those present.  Any proposed resolutions so authorized for consideration shall be referred to the Chair of the Committee on Resolutions and, if such resolution may involve a conflict with, or an amendment to, the Constitution or Canons, to the chair of the Committee on Constitution and Canons.  Resolutions not disposed of by action of the Convention shall be referred to the Diocesan Council.