1. Provisional District Authorization

1. Authorization

1020. Authorization. A provisional district is created by the General Conference, upon recommendation of the General Board (1590:11), or, in the interim of General Conference sessions, by the General Board. The authorizing act shall define the boundaries of the provisional district and assign to it an official name. Any proposed boundaries that will alter the existing bounds of an established district in the interim of General Conference sessions must have the approval of such district and shall be effected as required in 1060–1065 (cf. 1655:34).

1025. Requirements. The minimum requirements for a provisional district are:

(1) A minimum of five churches and 200 members.

(2) A sufficient number of ordained ministers for a district board of administration (1203).

(3) The holding of all property in trust for The Wesleyan Church as required in 4610, or steps taken to accomplish the same (4590-4630; 4650-4780; 4800-4820).

(4) A recommendation by the Executive Director of Church Multiplication and Discipleship for recognition as a provisional district.