Canon XIII, Section 7.a. (Continued)

1. In the case of a columbarium, the policy shall state the Congregation’s expectations regarding refunds should the remains be removed by a representative of the deceased or if the Congregation ceases to maintain the columbarium and intends to return the remains to a representative of the deceased.

2. In the case of a memorial garden, the policy shall state that cremated remains placed in the ground in a memorial garden, whether or not the remains are placed in a container, are presumed to be unrecoverable in the future. The policy shall require people, at the time they arrange for the use of a memorial garden, to acknowledge, in writing, the non-recoverability of the remains, and to release the Congregation from any responsibility for attempting to locate or remove the remains in the future.

b. If a Congregation intends to cease maintaining a columbarium, cemetery or memorial garden, it shall immediately notify the Bishop.

CANON XIV Commission on Ministry

Section 1. The Commission on Ministry of this Diocese shall consist of twelve (12) voting members, of whom six (6) shall be presbyters, two (2) shall be deacons, and four (4) electors. Members shall be appointed by the Bishop and confirmed by Convention. Terms shall be for a period of three (3) years. Terms shall be staggered with one-third (1/3) of the members being appointed annually. In the event of a vacancy, the Bishop shall appoint a replacement to fill the unexpired term. A person may serve two consecutive terms. He or she will then be eligible for reappointment after a period of one (1) year. In addition, one (1) member of the Standing Committee shall serve as liaison to the Commission on Ministry with seat and voice but without vote. This person shall be appointed by the Standing Committee.

Section 2. The duties of the Commission on Ministry shall be those prescribed in the Canons of the Episcopal Church, as amended, and such other duties relating to the ministry of this Diocese as shall be assigned by the Bishop.

Section 3. The Commission on Ministry shall make a written report of its activities for the past year available at the annual meeting of the Convention.

Section 4. No voting member of this Commission may serve on the Standing Committee during his or her term of office.