A057 Amend Canon IV.17.6 Regarding Suspension of a Bishop
These proposed changes offer greater parity between an order or accord involving a suspension of priests and deacons, described in Canon IV.19.7, and that of a bishop, making termination of the pastoral relationship the default in both cases. This change would also mean a Bishop Provisional, serving under Canon III.13, who is suspended could then be removed without a vote of convention.
Explanation
These proposed changes offer greater parity between an order or accord involving a suspension of priests and deacons, described in Canon IV.19.7, and that of a bishop, making termination of the pastoral relationship the default in both cases. This change would also mean a Bishop Provisional, serving under Canon III.13, who is suspended could then be removed without a vote of convention.