Decision Number 1454

Decision

A bishop may not make a substantive ruling on a Petition for Declaratory Decision presented as a request for Decision of Law but must state that it is an improperly posed question. Questions pertaining to the constitutionality, meaning, application, or effect of an act of General Conference come within the jurisdiction of the Judicial Council under ¶ 2610 and, therefore, are beyond the scope of episcopal authority. The decision of Bishop Scott J. Jones is reversed.

Deanell Tacha recused herself and did not participate in any of the proceedings related to this decision.

February 28, 2023