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Election of a Bishop

Ballots and reports for use in the election of a synodical bishop

All of these documents are in PDF format

Synod Transition Checklist (2012 edition)

Guidelines for Synod Bishop Elections (2012 edition)
Appendix
A. Authorization and Release for Background Check and Screening
B. Sample Rules of Organization and Procedure
C. Sample Biographical Information Form (Interactive PDF)
D. Sample Ballots for Bishop

	First Ballot
	Second Ballot
	Third Ballot
	Fourth Ballot
	Fifth Ballot

E. Request for Withdrawal from Ballot for Bishop (Interactive PDF)
F. Sample Reports of Election Results

	Report of the First Ballot
	Report of the Second Ballot
	Report of the Third Ballot
	Report of the Fourth Ballot
	Report of the Fifth Ballot

G. Sample Questions for Synod Bishop Nominees

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