A223 (Create Alternative Working Group to Review Canons and Implement Changes Related to Revised Article X of the Constitution )
House of Bishops Message #194
The House of Bishops informs the House of Deputies that on Jun 27, 2024 it considered resolution A223 (Create Alternative Working Group to Review Canons and Implement Changes Related to Revised Article X of the Constitution ). The house acted to:
Adopt
Resolved, the House of Deputies concurring,
That the General Convention direct the President of the House of Deputies and the Presiding Bishop to set aside the composition and charge of the working group defined in the resolution adopted by the 81st General Convention numbered A072 and instead appoint a working group of nine (9) members to include the Custodian of The Book of Common Prayer, three (3) members designated by the Standing Commission on Liturgy and Music (one bishop, one priest or deacon, and one lay) and two (2) bishops, two (2) priests or deacons, and two (2) lay members, including at least one member of the Standing Commission on Structure, Governance, Constitution and Canons, designated by the Presiding Bishop and the President of the House of Deputies, plus an ex-officio representative from Church Publishing Corporation, to:
a. Review the Canons and any questions relevant to the implementation of the revised Article X; and
b. Propose as needed legislation for consideration at the 82nd General Convention.
Resolved, That an allocation of $30,000 be made to support the work of the working group.