2016 Wesleyan Discipline:1106
From Wesleyan Discipline
1106. Alternate Delegates. A sufficient number of alternate lay delegates having the same qualifications (2016 Wesleyan Discipline:1109) shall be elected in the same manner and at the same session as the delegates (2016 Wesleyan Discipline:1103), and shall fill any vacancies in the order of their election. Whenever an alternate delegate is required to serve, the pastor or local church secretary shall certify this appointment to the district secretary.