Decision Number 495

SUBJECT TO FINAL EDITING


April 23, 1981

Decision


Eligibility for election as a lay member of an Annual Conference is prescribed by Par. 36 of the Constitution. An Annual Conference may not impose additional requirements. The limitation of two consecutive four-year terms imposed by Discipline Par. 809.3 on members of a general agency may not be applied to lay membership in an Annual Conference.

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