During our 2025 Convention, Resolution 2- 2025 Revision of the Diocesan Apportionment Structure: Motion to Refer passed.

This means that a subcommittee was formed to review the apportionment process. The Subcommittee will be doing their work and reporting at various stages to the BOT. At times the Subcommittee will be reaching out directly to congregations for information, thoughts, etc. We created this page to create a resource that the diocesan community can look to for updates.

Subcommittee Members and their roles:

•  Chair – The Very Rev. Cliff Haggenjos 
•  Treasurer – Mr. John Nykamp 
•  Chancellor – Mr. Kevin Donahue 
•  The Rev. Diana Deen 
•  Ms. Sharon Burke Polona 
•  The Rev. Amy Denney Zuniga
•  The Rev. Brad Helmuth
•  The Rev. Geri Cunningham 
•  The Rev. Anne Pearson, Chaplain to the Subcommittee
•  Ms. Kati Braak, Staff Resource

Process of the Motion to Refer 

In the Episcopal Church, a motion to refer a resolution—often used to send a proposal to a committee or commission for further study—is a procedural action designed to ensure thorough review before a final vote. It is frequently employed at Diocesan Conventions or the General Convention to direct a resolution to a specific body, such as the Archives of the Episcopal Church or a Standing Commission, rather than acting on it immediately.

Key aspects of referring resolution

Committee Referral: Bishops often refer resolutions to appropriate convention committees for study and recommendation before they are considered by the full body.

Procedural Motion: A house may move to refer a resolution to a standing commission or interim body, as seen with the Archives of the Episcopal Church. 

Actionable Request: Resolutions can be directed to specific offices (e.g., Office of Government Relations) for action, notes the Archives of the Episcopal Church.

Directives: A resolution can direct that a matter be referred for further study, as in the case of Archives of the Episcopal Church.