1. support the Primate’s appointment of a National Indigenous Anglican Bishop, on the recommendation of ACIP, with the understanding that:
i) financial arrangements are being reviewed by the Financial Management and Development Committee
ii) that this Bishop will be responsible to the Primate
iii) that the timing of the appointment will rest with the Primate; and
iv) that the Primate will determine, in consultation with the House of Bishops and the dioceses, the relationship of this bishop with the provinces and dioceses of the church.
2. ask the Planning and Agenda Committee to recommend, in consultation with ACIP, resolutions for the Council to place on the agenda of General Synod 2007 confirming this appointment and embodying this position within the Constitution and Canons of the General Synod of the Anglican Church of Canada. CARRIED #38-05-06
That this National House of Bishops recognize and welcome as a full member of the House the National Anglican Indigenous Bishop, when appointed. CARRIED