District Conference Duties and Powers Relating to Church Law and the Judiciary

Relating to Church Law and the Judiciary

(40) To request, by a two-thirds majority vote, a ruling on a point of Wesleyan Church law or an interpretation of The Discipline from the General Superintendent (2061:1); and to appeal, by a two-thirds majority vote, such a ruling to the General Board of Review (2061:3; see also General Board Policy on Church Discipline 5445:2).

(41) To appeal, by a two-thirds majority vote, a decision of the General Superintendent on the legality of an action by the district conference, a district board or committee or a district official, to the General Board of Review (375:2; 2061; cf. 323:6; see also General Board Policy on Church Discipline 5445:2). All appeals must be filed with the Executive Director of Communication and Administration within sixty days after the date of the official decision on the matter.

(42) To adopt, by a two-thirds majority vote, a complaint against the General Conference or another district and order its presentation to the General Board of Review for settlement (375:4,6; see also General Board Policy on Church Discipline 5445:4); and to adopt such a complaint, by a majority vote, against the General Board to be presented to the General Board of Review for settlement (cf. 323:10).

(43) To appeal, by a two-thirds majority vote, a judgment of the General Board of Review to the General Conference for final settlement (cf. 323:10; 380; see also General Board Policy on Church Discipline 5450). All appeals must be filed with the Executive Director of Communication and Administration within sixty days after the date of the official decision on the matter.

(44) To exercise judicial powers according to the provisions of the General Board Policy on Church Discipline (5200-5248; 5300-5325).