RESOLUTIONS NOMINATIONS DIOCESAN BUDGET PROCESS
The 166th Annual Diocesan Convention of the Diocese of Iowa Saturday, October 27 - Sunday, October 28 Des Moines Marriott Downtown
RESOLUTIONS
Deadline for presenting resolutions for consideration at convention is August 27, 2018. RESOLUTION FORMAT The introduction should begin with “BE IT RESOLVED, that...” Additional clauses should be introduced with “BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that...” and “BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that...” Instead of using “WHEREAS” clauses to explain the resolution, please include a “RATIONALE” section following the actual resolution. Resolutions must stand on their own, be of one action and cannot contain two or more actionable items. COURTESY RESOLUTIONS 150 words or less, typed, and may include “WHEREAS” clauses. Send resolutions [email protected] (include Convention Resolutions in the subject line), or by mail to Resolutions Committee, Diocese of Iowa, 225 - 37th Street, Des Moines, IA 50312. If you have questions or need assistance, please contact the Resolutions Committee.
NOMINATIONS
Offices for which elections and confirmations will be held: The Episcopal Corporation of The Diocese of Iowa Board member (Canon 7) for a 3 year term expiring 2021 • 1 Cleric at Large • 1 Lay member at Large The Episcopal Corporation of The Diocese of Iowa Board member (Canon 7) for a 3 year term expiring 2021 • 1 Cleric Chapter Representative, East Chapter • 1 Cleric Chapter Representative, West Chapter • 1 Lay Chapter Representative, Southeast Chapter • 1 Lay Chapter Representative, North Cedar Valley Chapter Standing Committee member (Article IX) for a 3 year term expiring 2021 • 1 Cleric Member • 1 Lay Member Disciplinary Board member (Canon 35) for a 2 term expiring 2020 • 2 Cleric Members • 2 Lay Members
DIOCESAN BUDGET PROCESS
Chapters discuss diocesan budget priorities at Spring meetings
Priorities are shared with the Board and discussed
Ways and Means receives the budget priorities
Ways and Means produces a discussion budget
The Board of Directors receives and approves the discussion budget (amending if necessary)
Discussion Budget is shared with Chapters for discussion at their Fall meetings
Discussion budget is reviewed/ amended by the Board with comments from Chapters
Final Budget draft is submitted to Convention for approval
RESOLUTIONS
Deadline for presenting resolutions for consideration at convention is August 27, 2018. RESOLUTION FORMAT The introduction should begin with “BE IT RESOLVED, that...” Additional clauses should be introduced with “BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that...” and “BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that...” Instead of using “WHEREAS” clauses to explain the resolution, please include a “RATIONALE” section following the actual resolution. Resolutions must stand on their own, be of one action and cannot contain two or more actionable items. COURTESY RESOLUTIONS 150 words or less, typed, and may include “WHEREAS” clauses. Send resolutions [email protected] (include Convention Resolutions in the subject line), or by mail to Resolutions Committee, Diocese of Iowa, 225 - 37th Street, Des Moines, IA 50312. If you have questions or need assistance, please contact the Resolutions Committee.
NOMINATIONS
Offices for which elections and confirmations will be held: The Episcopal Corporation of The Diocese of Iowa Board member (Canon 7) for a 3 year term expiring 2021 • 1 Cleric at Large • 1 Lay member at Large The Episcopal Corporation of The Diocese of Iowa Board member (Canon 7) for a 3 year term expiring 2021 • 1 Cleric Chapter Representative, East Chapter • 1 Cleric Chapter Representative, West Chapter • 1 Lay Chapter Representative, Southeast Chapter • 1 Lay Chapter Representative, North Cedar Valley Chapter Standing Committee member (Article IX) for a 3 year term expiring 2021 • 1 Cleric Member • 1 Lay Member Disciplinary Board member (Canon 35) for a 2 term expiring 2020 • 2 Cleric Members • 2 Lay Members
DIOCESAN BUDGET PROCESS
Chapters discuss diocesan budget priorities at Spring meetings
Priorities are shared with the Board and discussed
Ways and Means receives the budget priorities
Ways and Means produces a discussion budget
The Board of Directors receives and approves the discussion budget (amending if necessary)
Discussion Budget is shared with Chapters for discussion at their Fall meetings
Discussion budget is reviewed/ amended by the Board with comments from Chapters
Final Budget draft is submitted to Convention for approval
