Bishop Matthews said that earlier in the meeting of the House of Bishops during the conversation about the Bishop of New Westminster's Council of Advice, it became clear that there was a need to clarify the jurisdiction of dioceses and diocesan bishops.
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"Be it resolved that this House of Bishops ask the Council of General Synod to appoint a task force to work in consultation with dioceses and ecclesiastical provinces to consider and propose a definition of the jurisdiction of dioceses and diocesan bishops and ecclesiastical provinces with respect to discipline and doctrine. The Task Force membership is to include representation from the House of Bishops, and those with appropriate legal and canonical expertise; the report to be submitted to the House of Bishops and the Council of General Synod respectively."
Moved by: Bishop Ingham
Seconded by: Bishop Hutchison
"That the motion be tabled." LOST
The motion by Bishops Matthews and Finlay was put back on the floor. CARRIED
That the Council of the General Synod appoint a task force to work, in consultation with dioceses and ecclesiastical provinces, to consider and propose a definition of the jurisdiction of dioceses and diocesan bishops and ecclesiastical provinces with respect to discipline and doctrine. The task force membership is to include representation from the House of Bishops, and those with appropriate legal and canonical expertise; the report to be submitted to the House of Bishops and the Council of General Synod respectively. CARRIED #26-99-11
That the Interim Report of the Task Force on Jurisdiction be circulated to members of General Synod and that the Task Force be requested to make a brief presentation to the General Synod 2001.
Motion to amend.
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That the words "for consultation" be added to the motion. CARRIED #17-03-01
Vote on main motion as amended.
That the Interim Report of the Task Force on Jurisdiction be circulated for consultation to members of General Synod and that the Task Force be requested to make a brief presentation to the General Synod 2001. CARRIED #18-03-01
Chancellor Ronald Stevenson presented the interim report of the Task Force noting that the next step is consultation with bishops and dioceses. The report will be presented to the House of Bishops in April inviting feedback.
Moved by: Chancellor Ron Stevenson
Seconded by: Ms. Sally Tuckey
That the Interim Report of the Task Force on Jurisdiction be received and the Task Force be requested to consult with bishops and dioceses with a view to presenting a final report to the Fall 2001 meetings of the Council and the House of Bishops.
Motion to amend.
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That the words "That the Interim Report of the Task Force be received and" be removed, and that the words "The Task Force on Jurisdiction" be added to the motion. CARRIED #15-03-01
Vote on main motion as amended.
That the Task Force on Jurisdiction be requested to consult with bishops and dioceses with a view to presenting a final report to the Fall 2001 meetings of the Council and the House of Bishops. CARRIED #16-03-01