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Feb 01, 2011

Deadline nears for nominations for election at Episcopal Church General Convention 2012

The February 22 deadline nears for nominations for membership on seven bodies or positions to be elected at the Episcopal Church General Convention 2012. The nominations are being accepted by the Joint Standing Committee on Nominations (JSCN).  Bishops, priests, deacons and lay persons may be nominated to the various bodies or positions. The nominees are not required to be current or former General Convention deputies. The elections will be held at General Convention 2012, July 5 – 12, in Indianapolis, IN (Diocese of Indianapolis).

 

Committees
Committees, number of open seats, and length of terms are:

  • Disciplinary Board for Bishops: two lay persons and two priests or deacons elected by House of Deputies; 10 bishops elected by House of Bishops at its meetings; each six year term.
  • Executive Council: six lay persons, two priests or deacons, two bishops; each for a six year term
  • General Board of Examining Chaplains: three lay persons, three faculty members of theological seminaries or other educational institutions, three priests or deacons with pastoral cures or specialized ministries, two bishops; each for a six year term. (House of Bishops elects; House of Deputies confirms the bishops’ election)
  • Secretary of the House of Deputies: one position; three year term
  • Treasurer of the General Convention: one position; three year term
  • Trustees of the Church Pension Fund: twelve positions; each for six year terms
  • Trustee of General Theological Seminary: two lay persons and two priests or deacons, elected by House of Deputies; two bishops elected by House of Bishops; each for a three year term
    For the specific service criteria of each office as well as meeting commitments, visit: http://generalconvention.org/gc/gc2012-nominations

 

Nomination forms
The nomination forms are available in English, French, Spanish and Mandarin at:  http://generalconvention.org/gc/gc2012-nominations . JSCN will submit the slate of candidates in July 2011. Nominees can also be accepted from the floor of General Convention for all positions except for the Trustees of the Church Pension Fund.

 

Nomination form: http://generalconvention.org/gc/gc2012-nominations

 

General Convention 2012: http://generalconvention.org/gc

 

JCSN: http://generalconvention.org/ccab/mandate/64