Identity elements
Reference number
GC-01-R0312-05
Repository
Level of description
Fonds
Title
General Convention. Legislative Committee Records
Date(s)
- 1967-1989 (Creation)
Extent
.45 cu.ft. (2 boxes)
Name of creator
Abstract
The Legislative Committees of General Convention are made up of deputies bishops and exist only during the sessions of Convention. Individuals serving on the committees are appointed by the Presiding Bishop and President of the House of Deputies. They meet either independently or jointly in order to review resolutions, hold hearings, and recommend legislative actions to the House(s).
Content and structure elements
Scope and content
This series documents the work of the Legislative Committees of the House of Deputies and the House of Bishops. Records include membership rosters, hearing documentation, information for referred resolutions.
Arrangement
This material constitutes file Series 5 of the General Convention archive. It is arranged alphabetically by legislative committee.
Conditions of access and use elements
Access conditions
Access to Episcopal Church records is governed by the Archives Public Access Policy. Research requests must be submitted in writing.
Technical access
Rights and permissions
The Archives is able to respond to limited requests for reproductions subject to copyright restrictions, internal policy, and the condition of the source documents.
Languages of the material
- English
Scripts of the material
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Name access points
- General Convention (Subject)