A157 (Amend Article I Sec. 7)

House of Deputies Message #156

The House of Deputies informs the House of Bishops that on Jul 9, 2022 it considered resolution A157 (Amend Article I Sec. 7). The house acted to:

Concur


Resolved, the House of Deputies concurring,

That Article I, Section 7 of the Constitution be amended to read as follows: 

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Sec. 7. The General Convention shall hold its regular meeting not less than once in each three years, at a time and place determined in accordance with the Canons. In the event of a change of circumstances indicating the necessity or advisability of changing the date of such regular meeting of The General Convention beyond three years, said meeting may be rescheduled as provided by Canon. Special Meetings may be held as provided for by Canon.    

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Sec. 7. The General Convention shall meet hold its regular meeting not less than once in each three years, at a time and place determined in accordance with the Canons. In the event of a change of circumstances indicating the necessity or advisability of changing the date of such regular meeting of The General Convention beyond three years, said meeting may be rescheduled as provided by Canon. Special Meetings may be held as provided for by Canon.