To Recommend Moving to Four-Year Convention Cycle

WHEREAS, Both decreases in the size of many Synod congregations and the uncertain economic climate of our times have placed an increased financial burden on many of those who are assessed a portion of the cost of the Synod convention; and

WHEREAS, We are all charged to be good stewards of our time and treasure; and

WHEREAS, The urgency of matters coming before a district or Synod convention does not demand a three-year cycle; and

WHEREAS, Significant savings of time and money would be made possible by moving to a four-year cycle; therefore be it

Resolved, That the Synod adopt a four-year convention cycle;

and be it further

Resolved, That the President of the Synod, district presidents, and circuit visitors, and their respective staff utilize the extra year to accomplish visitation and the implementation of both district and Synod resolutions in a more reasonable and equitable fashion; and be it further

Resolved, That this become effective upon completion of the convention thereafter; and be it further

Resolved, That bylaw provisions shall be determined for adoption at the 2023 Synod convention for immediate implementation of election cycles, terms of office, staggering of terms, and any other necessary issues that arise prior to the 2027 Synod convention; and be it finally

Resolved, That the Commission on Handbook shall make changes necessary for a four-year convention cycle.