Resolved, the House of Bishops concurring,

That the 81st General Convention of The Episcopal Church (“TEC”) hereby commit to developing greater representation and retention of PoC People of Color in all church positions; and be it further

Resolved, That, the 81st General Convention urges direct TEC staff in the Office of Racial Justice and Reconciliation, in partnership with the Executive Council Committee on Anti-Racism & Reconciliation and others, to complete the development of and dissemination of a set of guidelines and best practices to all parishes, dioceses, and institutions for the recruitment, hiring, appointment, retention, and representation of People of Color in hired and appointed church positions; and be it further

Resolved, That TEC strongly urges all parishes, dioceses, and institutions to follow these guidelines and best practices reporting the results of their efforts through the annual parochial report.