A060 (Amend Canon I.1.2.n.1.vi: Standing Commission on Structure, Governance, Constitution and Canons)
House of Bishops Message #98
The House of Bishops informs the House of Deputies that on Jun 25, 2024 it considered resolution A060 (Amend Canon I.1.2.n.1.vi: Standing Commission on Structure, Governance, Constitution and Canons). The house acted to:
Concur
Resolved, the House of Bishops concurring,
That the 81st General Convention amend Canon I.1.2.n.1.vi.
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I.1.2.n.1.vi
vi. Study and make recommendations concerning the structure of the General Convention and of The Episcopal Church. It shall, from time to time, review the operation of the several Committees, Commissions, and Boards, and other governing bodies for which The Episcopal Church may be legally responsible to determine the necessity for their continuance and the effectiveness of their functions and, where appropriate, to bring about a coordination of their efforts. Whenever a proposal is made for the creation of a new, or changing of the affiliation of a, Committee, Commission, Board, or body for which The Episcopal Church may be legally responsible, it will, wherever feasible, be referred to this Standing Commission for its consideration and advice.
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I.1.2.n.1.vi
vi. Study and make recommendations concerning the structure of the General Convention and of The Episcopal Church. It shall, from time to time, review the operation of the several Committees, Commissions, and Boards, and other governing bodies for which The Episcopal Church may be legally responsible to determine the necessity for their continuance and the effectiveness of their functions and, where appropriate, to bring about a coordination of their efforts. Whenever a proposal is made for the creation of a new, or changing of the affiliation of a, Committee, Commission, Board, or Agency body for which The Episcopal Church may be legally responsible, it will it shall, wherever feasible, be referred to this Standing Commission for its consideration and advice.