Some of the changes agreed upon and proposed by South Indiana

The word "candidates" is replaced by "person willing to serve as delegates,"
A time prior to balloting when members can get to know "person willing to serve as delegates,"
Eligible persons may submit a written expression of willingness to serve as a delegate,
Those willing to serve are invited to indicate any criteria they believe to be important in electing bishops,
Written expressions of willingness to serve as a delegate will be submitted for printing at cost,
Submitted information shall consist of pertinent personal data and biographical sketch, a statement of why the person is a United Methodist, and a position statement on what the person believes to be the three most critical issues facing the church at General Conference.
Annual conference strives for inclusiveness in its elected delegations,
Caucuses, groups or individuals may submit surveys and questionnaires to persons willing to serve as delegates and may report and distribute any responses,
Persons willing to serve as delegates or their supporters are to give truthfully, accurately and positively information to voting conference members on issues, outside the auditorium or at its entrances,
No signs will be displayed in the bar of the conference or made visible from voting area, and
No materials or lists of who "not to vote for" will be distributed.

Last updated on 25 Apr 2008