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Province II Synod Proposed Resolution submitted by Paul Ambos Resolution 2024-3 Correction of Citation in Ordinances Be it resolved, That The International Atlantic Province – the Second Province of The Episcopal Church – amend Ordinance III, Section 10 of the Ordinances of the Second Province to read as follows (insertions shown by underline, deletions by strikethrough):
There shall be a Committee on Resolutions. Such committee shall arrange and report on (a) any matters referred to the Synod under Canon I.9.11 I.9.10 of The Episcopal Church, (b) any Resolutions to be proposed to the General Convention, and (c) any other resolutions to be considered by the Synod. Explanation: Canons I.9.10 – .11 (2022) provide: Sec. 10. Within sixty days after each session of the General Convention, the Presidents of the two Houses thereof shall refer to the Provincial Synods, or any of them, such subjects as the General Convention may direct, or as they may deem advisable, for consideration thereof by the Synods, and it shall be the duty of such Synods to consider the subject or subjects so referred to them at the first meeting of the Synod held after the adjournment of the General Convention, and to report their action and judgment in the matter to the Secretary of the General Convention at least six months before the date of the meeting of the next General Convention. Sec. 11. Each Provincial Synod shall keep minutes, journals or other records of its meetings, and shall transmit one copy of the records to the Secretary of the House of Deputies, and one copy to The Archives of The Episcopal Church. The Synod shall also transmit copies of any unpublished inactive records to the Archives. The Ordinance reference to Section 11 appears to be a typographical error, which this proposal corrects. Document Province II Synod Proposed Resolution submitted by Yvonne O’Neal Resolution 2024-1 Submission of Resolution to the 81st General Convention End the Practice of Labor Trafficking of Migrant Youth Be it resolved, That The International Atlantic Province – the Second Province of The Episcopal Church – submit the following resolution to the 81st General Convention of the Episcopal Church meeting in 2024:
Resolved, the House of ______ concurring, That this 81st General Convention of The Episcopal Church call upon all members of the Church to become informed about the injustices of labor trafficking, particularly how it affects migrant youth; and be it further Resolved, That The Episcopal Church encourage its dioceses and congregations to engage in educational campaigns that raise awareness about labor trafficking, its signs, and prevention methods; and be it further Resolved, That The Episcopal Church advocate for comprehensive and enforceable policies at local, state, and national levels aimed at eradicating labor trafficking and protecting migrant youth; and be it further Resolved, That the Office of Government Relations communicate this resolution to the appropriate legislative bodies, urging them to take decisive action against the exploitation of migrant youth. Explanation This resolution aims to galvanize The Episcopal Church to take a stand against the grave injustice of labor trafficking, focusing on the particularly vulnerable population of migrant youth. The Church is called to uphold the dignity and sanctity of every human being. Labor trafficking infringes upon the freedoms and inherent dignity of individuals, which is contrary to the teachings of Christ and the values of the Episcopal Church. Migrant youth are particularly vulnerable to exploitation due to various factors including economic instability, lack of legal protections, and social isolation. Through education and advocacy, the Church can play a pivotal role in both raising awareness and pushing for meaningful change that aligns with our commitment to justice and compassion for all. See: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/25/us/unaccompanied-migrant-child-workers-exploitation.html Province II Synod Proposed Resolution submitted by Paul Ambos Resolution 2024-2 Submission of Resolution to the 81st General Convention Length of the 82nd General Convention Be it resolved, That The International Atlantic Province – the Second Province of The Episcopal Church – submit the following resolution to the 81st General Convention of the Episcopal Church meeting in 2024:
Resolved, the House of _______________ concurring, That the Joint Standing Committee on Planning and Arrangements schedule the 82nd General Convention for not fewer than ten days between June 15 and October 15, to include various committee meetings for up to four days prior to Convention, in accordance with the Guidelines set forth in Resolution 1988-A150. Explanation This Resolution would direct planners for the 82nd General Convention to follow the existing 1988 guidelines for scheduling General Conventions. The Covid pandemic caused a shortening of the 80th General Convention from the originally planned ten days to four, with no time allotted for legislative hearings during those four days; all legislative-committee hearings were held online in the two months before opening. The 81st is scheduled for six days, but with minimal hearing time other than a single three-hour slot the day before opening, again relying almost exclusively on preconvention online hearings. Many of the necessary online legislative-committee hearings are held during the working day. This diminishes the voices of those who (a) are not able to sporadically take off work to attend, (b) may not have sufficient computer or smartphone facilities to enable access, and (c) may not have available or reliable internet connections. Those of us who are privileged to be able to participate in the weeks before Convention aren't able to appreciate the plight of those less privileged, and whose voices will not be heard before the opening gavel. When legislative hearings, or final legislative hearings, are held on-site before or during General Convention, everyone who can be present can participate in the legislative process. The reliance on preconvention online hearings has led to draconian rules-of-order proposals that purport to rule any Resolution (other than as submitted by a Diocese or Province) proposed later than three months before Convention as a "late resolution" requiring special hurdles to allow its consideration. Such a rule is deemed necessary in order to force online LC review before arrival at Convention. This is the opposite of openness and transparency. Allowing time for complying with the Guidelines for Convention length will foster better deliberative consideration of legislation and allow for the collegiality that was so sadly missing in Baltimore and is likewise reduced in Louisville. The House of Bishops meets often between Conventions; Deputies only have Conventions in which to meet and work together. If Budget line 513 is insufficient to cover the logistical needs for a ten-day convention (although it was significantly increased from the prior two Conventions), the Executive Council can increase it as necessary. Document: https://www.episcopalarchives.org/cgi-bin/acts/acts_resolution.pl?resolution=1988-A150 |
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