Committee to Elect a Bishop
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Office Description
Term: One year (limit of three consecutive terms, then one year off)
This committee consists of two members elected annually by Convention along with others appointed by the Bishop, Standing Committee, and Diocesan Council. Chancellor or the Vice-Chancellors are ex officio members. The committee establishes the rules and procedures for the nomination and election of the Bishop, Bishop Coadjutor, or Suffragan Bishop, within the guidelines of the Constitution and Canons of the Diocese of New York and national canons. The elected members only have responsibilities if an episcopal election is called during their term.
Candidates
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