Congregations Walking Together in Mission as They Elect President and First Vice-President To Elect the Synod President
RESOLUTION 8-17
TF Report (CW TFR, pp. 34–35); Overture 8-63 (CW, pp. 242–243)
WHEREAS, The President serves the whole Synod; and
WHEREAS, Technology has made it possible for every congregation, through its duly elected delegates to the district convention, to participate in the nomination and election process; therefore be it
Resolved, That information concerning the three candidates receiving the highest number of nominations and consenting to serve, including biographical information and further information outlining each candidate’s vision and direction for the Synod, be shared with all congregations of the Synod; and be it further
Resolved, That four weeks prior to the start of the convention, two of the delegates to the previous district convention from each congregation be provided opportunity to cast votes in a secure fashion for the office of President; and be it further
Resolved, That if no candidate receives a majority, a second ballot for the top two candidates be cast in a similar fashion; and be it further
Resolved, That the results of the balloting be announced to the Synod two weeks prior to the start of the convention; and be it finally
Resolved, That Bylaws 3.12.1–3.12.1.4 be amended accordingly, as shown (“2007 Handbook Convention Version,” TB, pp. 303–305).
Summary of Resolveds. Have the congregations elect the president more directly.
I don’t know if this is good or bad. I would still rather see the roots of our division addressed rather than trying to evoke some feeling of congregational bias.
Preliminary Vote: No
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