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Appeal of Board of Elder Decisions by Members or Local Churches
Appeal to the Administrative Council of the Yearly Meeting by Members
An appellant who is dissatisfied with the decision of the Board of Elders may file an appeal with the next session of the Board of Elders or the succeeding one (but not later). The Board of Elders enters this appeal upon its minut
es as a record, sends a copy to the Presiding Clerk of the Administrative Council, and appoints a committee to represent its position. Appeal to the Administrative Council of the Yearly Meeting by Churches
A local church that is unsatisfied by the decision of the Board of Elders concerning a decision on an appeal from a member may appeal to the Administrative Council, following the procedures described above. A local church may also appeal decisions made by the Board of Elders pursuant to the section of the Faith and Practice under “Under the Care of Elders”. In such event, a written appeal shall be mailed or delivered to the Presiding Clerk of the Administrative Council within 30 days of the church(s) having received notice of the decision of the Board of Elders. A copy of the appeal shall also be mailed or delivered to the clerk of the Board of Elders and the general superintendent of the Yearly Meeting. The appeal shall state the reasons why the decision of the Board of Elders should not be implemented.
