Statement by Bishop Jane Allen Middleton Regarding a Request for a Ruling of Law

Beloved,
During the clergy session of this 217^th Session of the New York Annual Conference, I was requested to make a Decision of Law regarding certain proceedings and procedures of the Conference Board of Ordained Ministry.  I have decided to provide a response at this time.   
The proceedings and procedures of the Conference Board of Ordained Ministry are not subject to review by the powers and authorities granted to Bishops by our church’s Constitution.  Accordingly, it would be improper for me, as Bishop, to make any substantive Decision of law on the questions posed.

My actual written response to this request for a Decision of Law will be issued and placed on the New York Annual Conference website within the 30 day response period allotted to me by the Book of Discipline.