2016 Wesleyan Discipline: 1060
From Wesleyan Discipline
1060. The General Conference shall have the authority to approve the merger or division of districts or the realignment of any district boundaries (2016 Wesleyan Discipline:317). Negotiations for such a merger, division or realignment of districts shall be under the supervision of the General Superintendent who shall work with representatives appointed for such a purpose by the General Board and the districts concerned (cf. 2016 Wesleyan Discipline:1655:34).