OF THE COMMISSION ON MINISTRY
RESOLVED, that the 224th Convention of the Diocese of Maryland, meeting May 2-3, 2008, repeals Canon 4-100 ("Of the Committee on Ordained Ministry") in its entirety and replaces it with the following:
CANON 4-100
OF THE COMMISSION ON MINISTRY
Sec. 1. (a) At each annual meeting of the Convention, the Bishop shall nominate, subject to confirmation by the Convention, a Commission on Ministry ("Commission"), to consist of not fewer than fifteen persons, divided among Priests, Deacons and Lay Persons. Terms of office shall be three years, with terms expiring (insofar as is practicable) in a staggered fashion to ensure that the terms of approximately 1/3 of the Commission's membership expire in any given year.
(b) At the discretion of the Bishop, the Commission may join with like committees or commissions of other dioceses in performing the duties hereinafter described.
Sec. 2. The Commission shall advise and assist the Bishop: (a) in the implementation of Title III of the Canons of the General Convention ("Ministry") then in effect; (b) in the determination of present and future opportunities and needs for the ministry of all baptized persons; (c) in the design and oversight of the ongoing process for recruitment, discernment, formation for ministry, and assessment of readiness therefor; and (d) in such other matters relating to the ministry of all baptized persons as the Bishop shall direct or request.
Sec. 3. The Commission may adopt rules or policies for its work, subject to the approval of the Bishop; Provided that they are not inconsistent with the Constitution and Canons of the Episcopal Church in the United States of America and the Diocese of Maryland.
Sec. 4. The Commission may establish committees consisting of members and other persons to report to the Commission or to act on its behalf.
Sec. 5. The Bishop and Commission shall ensure that the members of the Commission and its Committees receive ongoing education and training for their work.
Resolution was passed