AC02 - New Structure Resolution

Resolution on North Georgia Annual Conference Structure

Whereas, The Book of Discipline -- 2000 (and 1996 previously)

deletes language concerning the Conference Council on

Ministries; and

Whereas, Paragraph 608 of The Book of Discipline states,

“The annual conference is responsible for structuring its

ministries and administrative procedures in order to

accomplish its purpose (Para. 601)”; and

Whereas, Paragraph 607 of The Book of Discipline indicates

that the annual conference is to envision the ministries

necessary to live out its mission and to align resources

accordingly; and

Whereas, the stewardship of resources is an urgent priority; and

Whereas, other annual conferences have successfully made

changes in structure in recent years for more effective

ministry.

Therefore, be it resolved that the North Georgia Annual

Conference in session June 11-14, 2002 adopt a new structure

as depicted in the “Functional Relationship Chart” which

includes the dissolution of the Conference Council on

Ministries.

Be it further resolved that there be an elected Conference Vision

Forum as described in the document entitled “Conference

Vision Forum.”

Be it further resolved that there be an Office of Connectional

Ministries and Director thereof as delineated in the document

entitled “The Office of Connectional Ministries” and enabled

by Paragraph 607 of The Book of Discipline -- 2000.

Be it further resolved that implementation of the new structure will

begin upon passage of this resolution and shall be essentially

completed no later than July 1, 2004.

Be it further resolved that persons elected to leadership of the

newly formed teams or to membership on a program

committee in 2002 and 2003 shall be exempt from term limits

stated in standing rule 10 (2001 Conference Journal) until the

beginning of the next quadrennium.

Be it further resolved that the Conference Treasurer in consultation

with the Conference Council on Finance and Administration be

directed to make any necessary reallocations of budgeted items

to implement the new structure.

Finally, be it resolved that the Long Range Planning Committee

serve until the Conference Vision Forum is elected...