MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF ELDERS

7 July 2005

Conference Call

 

Members present:

Rev. Elder Troy Perry, Moderator

Rev. Elder Don Eastman, Vice-Moderator

Rev. Elder Debbie Martin, Region 1

Rev. Elder Arlene Ackerman, Region 3

Rev. Elder Cecilia Eggleston, Region 4

Rev. Elder Diane Fisher, Region 5

Rev. Elder Darlene Garner, Region 6

Rev. Elder Gill Storey, Region 7

Rev. Elder Lillie Brock, Region 8

 

Also present was Rev. Cindi Love, Executive Director.

 

Judiciary Review

05.07.BE.01    Move to receive the Review of the Judiciary Proceedings and Appeals Process regarding Rev. Elder Armando Sanchez.

M/S; Passed

 

05.07.BE.02    After thorough review of the judicial proceedings and appeals process in the judicial case of Rev. Elder Armando Sanchez, the Board of Elders is of the opinion that the MCC Judiciary Process was followed and that the Appeal Panel made its decision based on substantial evidence. We move to uphold the decision of the Appeals Panel.

M/S; Passed

 

05.07.BE.03    Move that, because of the seriousness of the Judiciary case, the Board of Elders with regret, requests that Rev. Elder Sanchez resign his position of Elder (per the recommendation of the Judiciary Committee) within thirty-six hours of notification of this action.   Should Rev. Elder Sanchez not resign his position as Elder by that time, then it will be deemed that the Board of Elders has removed him from his position as Elder, effective no later than thirty-six hours of notification.

M/S; Passed