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(iv) Delegates shall be called at the time of the general elections in the
local congregation. The delegates’ term of service shall begin with the regular District Conference
following their election, and they shall serve on a year-round basis. When elected, delegates’
names and addresses shall be reported to the District Office to be included on the mailing list for
newsletters, financial reports, and other pertinent information. Delegates shall register at District
Conference to indicate their presence each day.
(v) The delegate body shall have the following functions:
(1) Serve as the final authority of the District in all matters of
polity, procedure, and function.
(2) Confirm the officers of the District Conference, the
members of special committees/teams authorized by the District, and members of the District Board.
(3)Review the work of the District as presented to the District
Conference in the reports of the elected boards and committees.
(3) Project the program of the District, determining fields of
endeavor, plans for advancement, size of budgets, and all other necessary matters.
(4) Dispose of queries that come to the District Conference.
(5) Receive reports from individuals and/or committees
appointed to deal with specific problems in the life of the District.
(6) Determine what resolutions shall be the voice of the District
on the problems of the day.
2.4 Participation.
(a) Every congregation is encouraged to participate with a full contingent
of delegates.
(b) District Conference attendance by all members of the District is
encouraged.
(c ) Announcement of coming Conferences shall be made in each
congregation within the 30-day period prior to the scheduled meeting, at least two times; once early
in the 30-day period, and again the preceding Sunday.
2.5 District Officers. The officers of the District shall be the Moderator, Moderator-
Elect, Writing Clerk and Treasurer.
(a) Election/Calling to Offices.
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