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Resolutions for the 183rd Annual Convention

Resolutions 1-14 are proposed by the Convention Committee on Charter and Canons. You may view the full report on proposed canonical revisions from the Committee here.

 

View color-coded proposed changes to the Canons here.

 

Resolution 2026-01Consolidated Canonical Revision

Resolution 2026-02Minor Corrections and Wording Changes, Along with adding Ecclesiastical Authority Language Throughout

Resolution 2026-03Substantive Wording Changes and Minor Procedural Changes

Resolution 2026-04Merging, Consolidating, and Clarifying Canons

Resolution 2026-05Include Supply Clergy in Definition of Cure

Resolution 2026-06Repeal Remote Participation

Resolution 2026-07Remove Assistant Officer Roles

Resolution 2026-08Elections By Sortition

Resolution 2026-09Redundant Requirement for Treasurers

Resolution 2026-10Expanding Standing Committee Presidency

Resolution 2026-11Regional Canons made Advisory Roles on Council

Resolution 2026-12Diocesan Council Responsible for All Compensation Decisions

Resolution 2026-13Clarifying Standing Committee roles for Diocesan Property

Resolution 2026-14Removing Mandatory Layers of Governance

Resolutions for the 183rd Annual Convention were due by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, July 10, 2026. For background, guidelines for future submissions from Article XI of the Diocesan Convention’s Rules of Order are pasted below.

XI RESOLUTIONS

  • Resolutions may be submitted by any delegate to the Convention. Prior to submission, all resolutions must be approved by the vestry/mission board of the submitting delegate’s congregation and seconded by a delegate of another congregation whose vestry/mission board has approved such resolution.
  • Resolutions may also be submitted by the Diocesan Council, any committee or commission of the Diocese, or any board established by the Canons.
  • Resolutions are to be submitted to the Resolutions Committee sixty days before Convention and handled according to the procedures of the Resolutions Commission, however, a resolution which does not comply with the requirements of this rule may be considered by the Convention on an affirmative vote of the majority of the members present.

RESOLUTION FORMAT

  • Resolution Title: Create a title for the resolution that reflects the reason for the resolution and any requested action.
  • Whereas Section: Give justifications or reasons for your resolution. Start each statement with the word “Whereas.” Write a “Whereas statement” for each reason or justification.
  • Resolved Section: State the action you plan to take. Start the first action statement with the words “Resolved.” Begin each additional action statement with the words “Be it further resolved.” Each “Resolved statement” should address one or more of your “Whereas statements.”
  • Explanation Section: Any further statement to clarify the resolution being proposed. This section is optional.

Public Hearing and Discussion

The Committee has a number of proposals to make, and there are a number of additional proposals up for consideration at our hearing. A hearing will provide an opportunity for clergy and lay delegates to ask questions, raise concerns, offer suggestions, and help shape the final form of the proposed revisions.

All clergy and lay delegates are invited to attend a Zoom meeting on Wednesday, July 29 at 5:30 p.m. to discuss the proposed changes. The Zoom information will be shared with clergy and lay delegates closer to the hearing date.