General Synod 2007

 

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Resolution Number: A023 

Subject: Declaration of Principles - Election, etc. of National Indigenous Anglican Bishop

Moved by: Archdeacon Larry Beardy from the Diocese of Keewatin

Seconded By: 

Note: The mover and the seconder must be members of the General Synod and be present in the House when the resolution is before the synod for debate.

BE IT RESOLVED:

That first reading be given to the Resolution that section 6 of the Declaration of Principles be amended by deleting the word “and” at the end of clause p) and adding a new clause r) as follows:

r) the appointment, election, confirmation, consecration and resignation of a National Indigenous Anglican Bishop.

EXPLANATORY NOTE/BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

The Primate has appointed the first National Indigenous Anglican Bishop. In the future it may desirable to provide for the election of the National Indigenous Anglican Bishop. Diocesan synods, generally, have jurisdiction to provide for the election of bishops. The provincial synods have jurisdiction and authority with respect to the confirmation of the election, consecration and resignation of bishops in the ecclesiastical provinces. The Council of the General Synod recommends that the General Synod be given comparable authority with respect to the National Indigenous Anglican Bishop. It is anticipated that the Primate would be authorized to consecrate such bishops. The proposed amendment to the Declaration of Principles must be passed by two-thirds majorities in each Order at two successive sessions of the General Synod and requires the consent of the four provincial synods.

Source: The Council of the General Synod
(name of committee, diocese, etc.)

Submitted by: The General Secretary

A) Does this motion contain within it any financial implications?

Yes ______ No ______

B) If yes, has the General Synod Expenditures Committee considered the implications?

Yes ______ No ______


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