A142 Adoption of Episcopal Election Procedures by Dioceses

Resolved, the House of Deputies concurring,

That the 79th General Convention recommends that each diocese adopt policies and procedures and, where appropriate, canons, for the election of bishops that are consistent with the principles and values presented in the Task Force’s Blue Book report, to foster diversity across the Church’s leadership, including its bishops; and be it further

Resolved, That the pilot Board for Episcopal Transitions develop and provide to the dioceses examples of policies, procedures and canons that are consistent with fostering diversity.

Explanation

Consistent with this series of proposed Resolutions, achievement of significant progress towards the Church’s leadership diversity goals and aspirations will be greatly enhanced if dioceses, prior to entering the transition and electing phase, first adopt election policies and procedures consistent with fostering diversity.