Decision Number 1499

Decision

Under ¶ 47 of the Constitution, the Council of Bishops shall be composed of all bishops of The United Methodist Church. All bishops (active and retired) of The United Methodist Church are authorized to attend meetings of the Council of Bishops with expenses paid. Petition 20299 as amended violates ¶ 47 and is unconstitutional, null, and void.

May 2, 2024