2016 Wesleyan Discipline:Statutory law: Definition
From Wesleyan Discipline
155. Statutory law consists of legislation passed by the General Conference by a majority vote in fulfillment of its duties as set forth in the Constitution and in keeping with its provisions and restrictions and printed by order of the General Conference in The Discipline of The Wesleyan Church. Such statutory law is the authority for all of the North American General Conference of The Wesleyan Church, including its members, ministers, churches, districts, institutions, auxiliary organizations, corporations, general divisions and offices, agencies, and any other official bodies (cf. 2016 Wesleyan Discipline:185). Statutory law remains in effect until amended, rescinded, or declared unconstitutional.