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distributed to the delegates and congregations prior to conference, with biographical data
attached.

(9) At District Conference, the ballot will be presented by the
chairperson of the Nominating and Personnel Committee (Moderator-Elect), who will describe
the process by which the ballot was developed. At this time the chairperson will inform the
delegates of any additional nominations which were received upon completion of the initial work
by the Nominating and Personnel Committee, nominations which would have traditionally been
given from the floor. If a person wishes to nominate someone after the initial ballot has been put
together by the Nominating and Personnel Committee, the person making the nomination must
submit to the committee chairperson a written consent signed by the nominee plus biographical
data. This data will include the nominee’s name, congregation, and any church offices held or
other qualifications deemed pertinent. The biographical information must be submitted to the
Nominating and Personnel Committee chairperson at least one week prior to the opening of
District Conference. The chairperson will then move for the adoption of the ballot.

(10) The approved ballot, with printed information concerning
the persons nominated from the floor, will then be presented on Saturday A.M. for voting by the
delegates.

(11) A majority vote shall be required for all elections.

(b) District Conference Program and Arrangements Committee.

(i) Membership:

(1) There shall be a District Conference Program and
Arrangements Committee. The committee shall be composed of the Moderator, who shall serve
as chairperson; the Moderator-elect; the Writing Clerk; and four members (one from each zone)
elected by District Conference for one three-year term.

(2) The local church hosting District Conference shall
designate a conference director/coordinator, and that person should attend meetings of the Program
and Arrangements Committee as an ex officio member, without vote.

(ii) Responsibilities:

(1) The District Conference Program and Arrangements
Committee shall be responsible for planning the conference program; i.e. obtaining leadership,
determining the place of meeting, securing facilities, providing for exhibits, registering delegates,
appointing tellers, and making other necessary arrangements for the conference. The committee
shall arrange the schedule and agenda of the conference in such a way as to provide for the most
effective handling of business, while also providing an inspirational component.

2.7 Standing Committee Delegates. Delegates shall be called by District Conference
to represent the District on the Annual Conference Standing Committee. The directives of Annual
Conference shall be followed in determining eligibility, number allowed, and length of term.

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